Groups seek items they say could exonerate executed inmate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two groups sued a central Arkansas city on Thursday seeking the release of evidence they say could exonerate an inmate who was executed nearly three years ago. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Innocence Project asked a state judge... Read More.

Simmons First National: 4Q Earnings Snapshot

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $52.7 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 66 cents per... Read More.
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Russellville man killed after shootout with police

ATKINS, Ark. (AP) — Police in western Arkansas fatally shot a man who had opened fire on officers, authorities said. The Atkins Police Department said an officer responded Tuesday morning to reports of someone armed with a handgun “exhibiting aggressive behavior” and pointing his weapon... Read More.

9 hurt when truck, school bus collide in Arkansas

HOXIE, Ark. (AP) — Nine people were injured, including a child who was airlifted to a hospital, when a school bus and a dump truck collided Tuesday afternoon on a state highway in northeast Arkansas, authorities said. Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said the... Read More.
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High speed pursuit ends in crash on Highway 365

A suspect wanted for aggravated robbery, theft of property, and battery in Jefferson County, AR was arrested following a deputy pursuit that ended in a crash on Highway 365 South and East Baldwin Road in White Hall, AR.The Tri-County Drug Task Force was notified... Read More.
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U of A releases new long-grain Clearfield rice variety

BY: FRED MILLERFAYETTEVILLE — CLL16, a new high-yield, long-grain Clearfield® rice variety developed by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, will be available to rice growers from Horizon Ag in 2021.Karen Moldenhauer, professor and rice breeder for the Division of Agriculture’s Arkansas... Read More.
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Arkansas inmate dies after being found hanging in cell

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prison officials said Sunday that a state prison inmate has died after being found hanging in his cell. The state Department of Correction said in a news release that David Shabazz, 53, was found by guards about 6:30 p.m.... Read More.
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Wild River Country faces foreclosure over unpaid loans

According to KATV.com, Arkansas' largest water park is being sued over $1.5 million in unpaid loans and faces foreclosure.A lawsuit filed Jan. 6 in Pulaski County Circuit Court that says the owner of Wild River Country, Toronto-based Aquapark Holdings, LLC, owes $1.47 million on... Read More.

K9 Officer helps investigator find drugs in Traffic Stop

A traffic stop led to an arrest and the seizure of drugs, thanks to Jefferson County K9 Soder.Investigator Cody Musselwhite stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, January 16th at the intersection of Highway 79 N and Highway... Read More.