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Texarkana Gazette Westerman speaks with locals on president’s energy policies TEXARKANA, Ark. —U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, criticized the Biden administration’s energy policies Monday in a roundtable discussion with local workers and business owners affected by them. by Karl Richter Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:23am Two girls, 12 and 14, arrested after SUV hits KFC Two juveniles have been arrested in Texarkana, Texas for allegedly taking an SUV from family and crashing the vehicle into the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant on New Boston Road. Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:17am State AG sues Walgreens over Arkansas’ opioid crisis LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday sued Walgreens, accusing the pharmacy chain of fueling the opioid crisis in the state by filling a large number of suspicious orders for painkillers. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:17am Man accused of driving vehicle as woman clung to it pleads not guilty | TEXARKANA, Texas —A man accused of causing a woman’s death by driving as she clung to the vehicle pleaded not guilty Monday in Bowie County. by Lynn LaRowe Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:20am Man, 22, pleads not guilty in death of pedestrian, 35 TEXARKANA, Texas — A 22-year-old Texarkana man pleaded not guilty to murder Monday in connection with the alleged intentional killing of a pedestrian here in January. Montavious Sharp appeared for arraignment Monday morning via video with Assistant Public Defender Clayton Haas before 202nd District Judge John Tidwell. Haas entered a not guilty plea on Sharp’s behalf and Tidwell set the case for a pretrial hearing in April. by Lynn LaRowe Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:21am Several I-30 ramps will be closed at night for work Several Interstate 30 exit ramps will be closed this week because of construction. Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:18am South a flashpoint of brewing redistricting battle The partisan showdown over redistricting has hardly begun, but already both sides agree on one thing: It largely comes down to the South. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:04am Automakers embrace electric vehicles | But what about buyers? The world’s major automakers have made something abundantly clear: They believe electric vehicles will dominate their industry in the years ahead. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 12:58am Immigrant teens to be housed at Dallas convention center The U.S. government plans to house up to 3,000 immigrant teenagers at a convention center in downtown Dallas as it struggles to find space for a surge of migrant children at the border who have strained the immigration system just two months into the Biden administration. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 12:53am SportStats Monday’s SportStats Published Mar. 15 2021 @ 9:59pm NBA ROUNDUP | Murray leads Spurs to bounce-back win over Pistons Dejounte Murray had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced attack as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 109-99 on Monday night. Published Mar. 15 2021 @ 9:49pm Rangers slugger Gallo lowers launch and is still going deep Joey Gallo got to spring training trying to lower the launch angle of his swing, straighten his posture in the box and hit more line drives. The 6-foot-5 Texas Rangers slugger isn’t worried about trying to hit home runs. by Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press Published Mar. 15 2021 @ 9:42pm Several I-30 ramps will be closed at night for work Several Interstate 30 exit ramps will be closed this week because of construction. Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:18am Arkansas lawmakers change emergency powers LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ active coronavirus virus cases on Monday dropped to their lowest point since June as lawmakers expanded their ability to end the emergency declared because of the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:09am South a flashpoint of brewing redistricting battle The partisan showdown over redistricting has hardly begun, but already both sides agree on one thing: It largely comes down to the South. by Associated Press Published Mar. 16 2021 @ 1:04am In Our View/Double Standard Biden, Pelosi refuse to call for Cuomo resignation Democrats say believe a woman if she makes an accusation of sexual misconduct. Published Mar. 14 2021 @ 9:44pm OPINION | Common tools can save you time, money on taxes Receipts, like memories, tend to fade with time. That’s just one reason to digitize and track tax-related information. The right apps and habits can save space, time, money and hassle — but only if you use them. by Liz Weston | NerdWallet Published Mar. 14 2021 @ 5:41pm OPINION | Better savers spend less money on these 3 things Reducing spending in three common budget categories may significantly boost your ability to save money. And a small mental trick could help you stick to an ongoing savings plan. by Hal M. Bundrick | NerdWallet Published Mar. 14 2021 @ 5:37pm Today in History for 3-16 Today is Tuesday, March 16, the 75th day of 2021. There are 290 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Mar. 15 2021 @ 10:58pm Girlfriend feels more like a renter Dear Abby: I have been with the same man for almost 30 years. We are not married and have no children together. He is 15 years older than I am. Published Mar. 15 2021 @ 2:07pm How to find help if you’re lonely Dear Readers: People, by our very nature, are social. We visit friends and neighbors, go to parties, go out to eat and to the theater, and wander the mall or the shops downtown for healthy and fun contact with friends, family and meeting new people. But then, here comes COVID-19. Published Mar. 15 2021 @ 2:02pm More Latest News

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