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Two plead guilty to violating big cats’ public safety act

Wednesday, October 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Wednesday that two men involved with violations of the Big Cat Public Safety Act have pleaded guilty. Keidrick Damond Usifo, 30, of Conway, and Deon Johnson, 28, of Little Rock, entered guilty... Read More.

Sheridan man killed in Monday accident

Tuesday, October 22 by Ray King

A 96-year-old Sheridan man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning.According to a preliminary report, Harvey E. Gatlin was eastbound on Highway 46 in the 2000 block when the 2008 GMC he was driving veered across the south side of the roadway, then... Read More.

Study says ground beef tops soy-based substitute in building protein

Monday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal. New research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reveals that 100% ground beef packs a bigger punch for muscle protein synthesis than a soy-based counterpart. In fact,... Read More.

Court says marijuana amendment votes won’t be counted

Monday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday blocked votes from being counted for a ballot initiative that would have expanded medical marijuana in the state, ruling that the proposal’s language was misleading.In a 4-3 decision, justices ruled that the measure did... Read More.

Federal judge sentences Bryant man to prison for possession of fentanyl

Friday, October 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Montiz Tucker, a multi-convicted felon, will spend the next 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down Thursday... Read More.

Tull mobile home park subject of continued discussion by council

Thursday, October 17 by Ray King

The City Council at Tull in Grant County has suggested hiring a real estate attorney in its struggle with the attorney for the owner of a mobile home park.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the suggestion was made during the September meeting of the... Read More.

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One killed, one injured in Little Rock accident

Wednesday, October 16 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed, and a Pine Bluff woman injured in a one-vehicle accident in Litle Rock SundayAccording to a preliminary report, a 2021 Hyundai Venue driven by Lacatherine Williams, 28, of Pine Bluff was eastbound on Riverfront Drive when the vehicle... Read More.

Juveniles arrested after riot at Texarkana hospital

Tuesday, October 15 by Ray King

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Three teen-aged boys have been arrested after a group of juveniles were accused of taking over a section of a hospital in Texarkana, authorities said.The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department responded Sunday to an emergency call from the Riverview Behavioral Hospital... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects part of suit against casino license

Tuesday, October 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday rejected part of a lawsuit challenging a measure on the ballot that would revoke the license issued for a planned casino.Justices unanimously rejected the lawsuit’s claims that the measure should be disqualified for violating... Read More.

Entergy offers tips for cooler temperatures, fall projects

Monday, October 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The start of cooler temperatures outside makes fall-lovers eager for coats, sweaters and all the seasonal fun that begins in October. This time of year, can also bring opportunities for customers to tackle home improvement or landscaping projects. As fun... Read More.

Audit finds no violations of Sanders’ travel and security records

Monday, October 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Auditors reviewing travel and security records that were restricted from public release under a measure Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed last year did not find any violations of law in how money was spent, according to a report released to... Read More.

Two killed in traffic accidents in Little Rock

Monday, October 14 by Ray King

Two people were killed and a third injured in separate traffic accidents in Pulaski County this weekend.According to preliminary reports, 57-year-old Donald Proctor of Little Rock was killed after being ejected out the windshield of a 2004 Mustang that left the roadway on I-630... Read More.