Little Rock Police Chief to retire

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s police chief is retiring this month after a rocky three years leading Arkansas’ capital police force that’s been marked by lawsuits and public clashes with officers.Mayor Frank Scott on Monday announced Chief Keith Humphrey submitted a letter... Read More.
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Hutchinson says presidential run possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he is weighing a presidential run in 2024 and his decision won’t be affected by whether former President Donald Trump decides to join the race.Hutchinson, a two-term Republican governor who is restricted under Arkansas law... Read More.

Council committees host free dump and disposal day

Two committees of the Pine Bluff City Council have worked together to sponsor a “free dump and disposal day” so that residents can get rid of unwanted furniture, appliances, carpet and other.The Public Health and Welfare Committee, with Council Member Steven Shaner as Chairman,... Read More.
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Senators including Boozman, Cotton oppose gun legislation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined 20 of their colleagues to introduce a Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval (CRA) to prohibit President Biden’s Department of Justice from implementing a new rule to expand firearm definitions.The Biden administration is... Read More.
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Texas man killed in accident Wednesday

A Texas man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Wednesday night.According to a preliminary report, Dwayne Pinson, 62, of Kemp, Texas was westbound on Interstate 30 when the Freightliner truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree... Read More.

Westerman introduces act to reclassify Dyslexia

WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Co-Chair of the House Dyslexia Caucus, introduced the bipartisan 21st Century Dyslexia Act to reclassify dyslexia within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The members released the following statement:"By reclassifying dyslexia as its own, stand-alone category within... Read More.
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Person of interest identified in multiple homicides

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. (AP) — Authorities in Arkansas say they’ve identified a person of interest in connection with the fatal shootings of four people last week in a rural community.Arkansas State Police say the person is now jailed on unrelated charges. Police did not... Read More.

Malvern man killed after being hit by vehicle

A 60-year-old Malvern man was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle which had previously hit two other vehicles.According to a preliminary report, Kenneth Williams was hit when the vehicle, a 2017 GMC, left the roadway and entered the median of Interstate... Read More.
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One killed, one hurt in Garland County accident

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Garland County Monday night.According to a preliminary report Llonson Escobar, 29, of Hot Springs was westbound on U.S. 270 and according to a witness, was swerving. The Honda Element he... Read More.

Man killed in Monday traffic accident

A 21-year-old Lonoke County man was killed in the early morning hours Monday when he was hit by a vehicle while walking on the highway.State Police reported that Salvador Rivera of McCrea was walking on Highway 167 when he was hit by a tractor-trailer... Read More.