Governor orders review of state business with Russia

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has told agencies to review whether the state has any business contracts with Russia as he condemned its war with Ukraine.Hutchinson on Monday night announced he had sent a letter to his 15 cabinet secretaries... Read More.
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Sterling files for state Supreme Court

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An attorney filed Monday to run for the Arkansas Supreme Court after losing a high court bid four years ago despite outside conservative groups spending heavily to target his opponent.David Sterling filed paperwork to run for the state Supreme... Read More.
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Former council candidate owes city $123,000 plus

A former candidate for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council owes the city more than $123,000 for the demolition and removal of a building that he owned downtown.A letter from Karla Williams, the director of Code Enforcement said the city intends to... Read More.

Boozman issues statement on invasion of Ukraine

Wednesday night, U.S. Senator John Boozman issued the following statement after news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. “We pray for the people of Ukraine as their freedom and safety are under grave assault. History will show they have not sought this conflict, but are justified... Read More.
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Drew county woman killed in two-vehicle crash

A Drew County woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on rain slick Arkansas Highway 278 East Wednesday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Crystal Gibson, 41 of Tillar was west bound on the highway when the 2012 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by an unidentified driver... Read More.

Appeal filed in voting rights lawsuit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday appealed a judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Arkansas’ new state House districts dilute the influence of Black voters in the state.The ACLU filed the appeal on behalf of the... Read More.
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Appeals Court sends mall theater suit back to circuit court

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered attorneys for Rain Investments’ to send the court a certified, supplemental record, including an amended complaint and any other documents necessary for the court’s review.Rain Investments’, DBA as the Saracen Cinema 8 filed suit against Judy... Read More.
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Texas Southern gets by UAPB 70-68

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Brison Gresham came off the bench to score 13 points to carry Texas Southern to a 70-68 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night.Davon Barnes had 11 points for Tigers (13-11, 11-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), who have won five... Read More.