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Judge says no to Barnett car show trip

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday said he won’t allow an Arkansas man arrested after he was photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot to travel for a classic-car swap... Read More.

UAPB grad named to post in Biden administration

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

Laurence J. Wilson '10 has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services position in President Joe Biden’s administration. He has been named Advance Representative for the White House Office of the Secretary.“I’m grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for this wonderful... Read More.

Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

The Star City Council on Monday approved an ordinance dealing with keeping livestock in the city limits. The ordinance, which carried an emergency clause, became effective immediately and among other things, sets out space requirements of a minimum of 10 acres for keeping cattle,... Read More.

Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged bans involving transgender people that target athletes in West Virginia and children in Arkansas, slamming them as violations of federal law.The department filed statements of interest in lawsuits that seek to overturn... Read More.

Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas district judge has announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court.District Judge Chris Carnahan, 49, said Wednesday that he is seeking the post currently held by Robin F. Wynne of Fordyce on the Arkansas... Read More.

UA Fayetteville chancellor stepping down

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The head of the flagship University of Arkansas campus announced Thursday that he would step down, citing the challenge of leading the school in “today’s polarized society.”University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz announced his resignation would take effect Friday. His... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects murder conviction appeal

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate serving life without parole failed to convince the Supreme Court that his conviction and sentence was void because the jury that convicted him had only 11 members.Corelanius Phillips, 52, is serving his sentence at the Cummins Unit and... Read More.

Online meeting set for Drew County Highway expansion

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced an online public meeting to receive comments on the planned expansion of State Highway 83 spur, also known as Scogin Drive, in Drew County.According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, some county residents have expressed concerns over the... Read More.

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Capitol rioter asks judge to ease travel restrictions

Wednesday, June 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man arrested for sitting with his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot asked a federal judge to allow him to travel for a classic-car swap meet.Read More.

Federal judge asked to prevent abortion ban

Tuesday, June 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Abortion rights supporters asked a federal judge on Monday to prevent Arkansas’ near-total ban on the procedure from taking effect while the groups challenge its constitutionality.The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood asked the judge to issue a... Read More.

False disability claims result in federal prison sentence

Monday, June 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man was sentenced for collecting over $250,000 in Social Security Disability payments when he was not actually disabled. Levell Baltimore, Jr., 45, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by United States District Judge James M. Moody, Jr.In 2005,... Read More.

Supreme Court says remote court hearings can cease

Friday, June 11 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said courts around the state can do away with the practice of holding hearings remotely that had been imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In November 2020, the court said if any attorney, party, witness or a member of... Read More.