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NEW: Sen. Missy Irvin is calling the AAA to the hot seat this Thursday… After Nick Smith Jr. is deemed ineligible to play at NLRHS. “It is affecting his senior year, I realize that he is a more high-profile type, but he’s still a kid,” she stated today. #arnews #arpx @KATVNewspic.twitter.com/MREysZS2Vw

I sat down with 5-star recruit Nick Smith Jr. and his parents this evening - they made it clear their decision to move to NLR was personal and had nothing to do with playing basketball. On Wednesday night at 10 on @KATVNews you will hear their side of the story... #arnews pic.twitter.com/obHhHHCTsF

NEW: NLRSD responds to my inquiry related to the Nick Smith Jr. decision that he's not eligible to play his senior year - they say "the ultimate decision maker is the AAA." Last month - this 5-Star recruit committed to the @RazorbackMBB #arnews @KATVNews @sully7777pic.twitter.com/yLyhOV401y

Ummm, you were saying? #arpx #arleg #ARNews https://twitter.com/ChrisBequetteAR/status/1452449211820097539 …pic.twitter.com/JgS2EwcgDl

Authorities say a woman’s body was found in northeastern Oklahoma near the vehicle and personal items that belonged to an 82-year-old woman who had been reported missing in Arkansas. https://katv.com/news/local/woman-found-dead-near-car-linked-to-missing-arkansas-woman … | #arnews pic.twitter.com/p4VRU7eQu3

…in we go for the #GurdonLights. #arnews #ArkansasMysteriespic.twitter.com/dIx0wcnOiP

BREAKING: At-Large City Director @_antwanphillips just made a motion to change the form of government for @CityLittleRock to get rid of at-large directors, including himself. @KATVNews #arnews pic.twitter.com/aAth5W7mLc

Sen. Irvin wants AAA to explain handling of Nick Smith Jr. transfer case. #arnews #arpx https://buff.ly/3EkEKN6 pic.twitter.com/d4APFv3vYJ

Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods says more than 96% of its workers have been vaccinated ahead of the company’s Nov. 1 deadline for them to do so. https://katv.com/news/local/tyson-reports-mandate-led-96-of-workers-to-get-vaccine … | #arnews pic.twitter.com/ARCNOQFKRS

One Arkansas city is highlighting the current housing crisis for low-income individuals. https://katv.com/community/7-on-your-side/conway-housing-authority-highlights-current-housing-crisis-for-low-income-individuals … | #arnews pic.twitter.com/Rb89qZeQVO

The No. 1 wood-alternative decking manufacturer, Trex Company, will locate a $400 million factory and campus in the Little Rock Port. https://katv.com/newsletter-daily/trex-to-locate-400-million-factory-to-little-rock-port-will-create-500-jobs … | #arnews pic.twitter.com/5RyufLGNJr

A 53-year-old man was arrested Saturday in connection to a death in Saline County https://katv.com/news/local/53-year-old-arrested-in-saline-county-death … | #arnews pic.twitter.com/0NhSSgXWWT

Little Rock Directors are at a special called meeting to discuss the independent audit of the LRPD. #LRnews #ARnews pic.twitter.com/zFivhwiXQk

NEW: Benton School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Skelton was terminated at last night’s board meeting. “The School Board decided on Monday to go in a different leadership direction. At this time, Dr. Kim Anderson will serve as interim,” -spokeswoman. #arnews @KATVNewspic.twitter.com/IADy0nVxQ2

Nonprofit hired by city provides overview of LRPD audit. #arnews #arpx https://buff.ly/3nulTbz pic.twitter.com/sh17h7pU0O

UPDATE: Here’s what we know now about the independent audit of @LRpolice over the last 5 years. @KATVNews #arnews pic.twitter.com/bAuOUcLbp4

Here’s the response from @NLRSD regarding the investigation and eligibility of Nick Smith Jr. #arnews #arprepspic.twitter.com/BDTut20vLi