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Congressional candidate injured in plane mishap

Tuesday, March 29 by Ray King

CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man who is challenging U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford in the Republican primary this spring suffered a broken back and other injuries when he crashed his single-engine airplane last week.Jody Shackelford told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that he was trying... Read More.

Monticello man killed Monday in traffic accident

Tuesday, March 29 by Ray King

A Monticello man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Drew County Monday afternoon.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Clifton D. Waldrup, 47, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 293 when a 2014 Dodge Ram that was also southbound struck... Read More.

Arkansas man pleads guilty to involvement in riot at U.S. Capitol

Friday, March 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal misdemeanor for involvement in last year’s riot at the U.S. Capitol.Robert Thomas Snow of Heber Springs pleaded guilty under an agreement with prosecutors to a count of parading, demonstrating or... Read More.

Boozman, others sponsor legislation on hiring military spouses

Wednesday, March 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is leading legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses.The Military Spouse Hiring Act would address underemployment for military spouses by expanding the... Read More.

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map for splitting up the Little Rock area among three congressional districts.The lawsuit filed Monday in Pulaski County Circuit Court by six residents claims the redistricting plan approved... Read More.

Pine Bluff man dead in fire at business

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man died in a fire early Tuesday morning.According to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley, Charles Williams, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:30 a.m.The fire was reported at 707 W. Pullen St., the site of Jonas Williams Upholstery.Fire and... Read More.

Texas jail escapee fatally shot by Arkansas Police Officer

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — An inmate who escaped from a northeast Texas jail was fatally shot by an Arkansas police officer after the inmate tussled with another officer who was trying to take him into custody, authorities said.The inmate was one of two who... Read More.

Rutledge to appeal voting laws rejection

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Monday that she would appeal a judge’s ruling that struck down four new voting laws as unconstitutional.Rutledge, a Republican, said she would appeal the permanent injunction Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen issued Friday... Read More.

Sheriff sues county judge, quorum court over budget

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has filed suit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court over a reduction in his budget for this year.The suit was filed Monday in Jefferson County Circuit Court and in addition to... Read More.

PBHS Superintendent Warren sued for FOIA violation

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Barbara Warren has been sued under provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.According to the complaint filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court Thursday, Amelia Lafont submitted an FOIA request on March 3, asking for all invoices received for... Read More.

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Judge tosses new state voting laws

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday struck down four new voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers, finding the measures unconstitutional.Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen issued a permanent injunction against the new voting laws at the end of a four-day... Read More.

Council at Star City approves grant application

Friday, March 18 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City voted Monday to permit Mayor Paul Carter to apply for a grant to build the Food Pantry and to ask for help from the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District with the application and administering the money once it... Read More.