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Arkansas judge orders officer who shot motorist reinstated

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Thursday ordered the city of Little Rock to reinstate a police officer who was fired for fatally shooting a black motorist. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox reversed the Little Rock Civil Service Commission’s ruling upholding... Read More.

Paws and Claws Humane Society of McGehee is in need of Your Help

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

Paws and Claws Humane Society in McGehee is in need of your support. Donations may be dropped off at Barney's Tire Center in McGehee. If you can help they are needing canned cat food, cat litter, blankets, sheets, and gently used stuffed animals for... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing Man

Wednesday, January 1 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has located sixty-two-year-old Ivy Teague who was reported missing earlier this week. Teague was located Thursday in safe and good condition.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr offers condolences following death of DEA Agent

Wednesday, January 1 by Greg

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-Little Rock District Special Agent Jonathan Vannatta from Maumelle was killed along with passenger Darcy Matthews of Belton, Texas in a plane crash Tuesday just moments after their takeoff from the Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, Kansas.Jefferson County Sheriff... Read More.

Small earthquake rattles England to open new decade

Wednesday, January 1 by Greg

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a small earthquake occurred in England, Ark. at approximately 1:59 .a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.A small 2.2 magnitude earthquake took place at that time. Even though it was a small one, seismologists say that is... Read More.

Victim identified in Pine Bluff New Years Eve homicide

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

On December 31, 2019, at about 4:42 P.M., Pine Bluff Police Officers responded to Oceans Restaurant at 2213 E. Harding in reference to a reported stabbing.A male with apparent stab wounds was located outside of the business. The victim, 33-year-old Sidney Hayes Jr., was... Read More.

Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two northwestern Arkansas police officers were cleared Monday in the fatal shooting of a man who authorities say “ambushed and executed” another officer. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Fayetteville police Cpl. Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce were justified... Read More.

Drivers license testing soon to be “One Click” easier

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

Beginning next week anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can begin using an online scheduling tool to arrange the final step toward becoming a motor vehicle licensed driver. The scheduling tool will be accessible beginning Monday, January 6th through the Arkansas State... Read More.

Memphis kidnapping suspect fatally shot in Arkansas

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — Police in eastern Arkansas fatally shot a kidnapping suspect early Tuesday during a traffic stop and officers discovered the suspected kidnapping victim alive inside the vehicle’s trunk, authorities said. Police in Memphis, Tennessee, responded to a report early Tuesday of... Read More.

Briefs filed to continue block on Arkansas abortion laws

Monday, December 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union and others on Monday asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to continue a ban temporarily blocking three Arkansas abortion restrictions. Federal Judge Kristine Baker has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the state... Read More.

2019 Report: Arkansas’ cannabis shops rake in $28 million

Monday, December 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas dispensaries sold about $28 million worth of medical marijuana in the first calendar year of legal sales in the state, according to a state agency. More than 4,200 pounds (1905 kilograms) of marijuana was bought in the state this... Read More.

Bobby Joe Carper of Stuttgart

Monday, December 30 by Greg

Bobby Joe Carper was born on November 12, 1942 to Pershing John and Anna Bell Burns Carper in Bryant, Arkansas. He departed this life in the morning hours on Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home in Stuttgart, Arkansas at the age of 77... Read More.