Lawsuit challenges new voting restrictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two groups are asking an Arkansas judge to strike down several voting restrictions enacted this year that they say are unconstitutional and will disenfranchise the state’s voters.The League of Women Voters of Arkansas and Arkansas United filed a lawsuit... Read More.
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Gang leader sentenced to federal prison

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The leader of a violent white supremacist gang that began in Arkansas’ prisons was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday for his role in a racketeering and drug conspiracy.Wesley Gullett, the president of the New Aryan Empire, pleaded... Read More.

Homicide victim identified by coroner

By Ray KingJefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified the victim of an early morning shooting at the Alon Gas Station at 28th Avenue and Olive Street.Kelley pronounced George W. Tolbert, 60, dead at the scene at 12:22 a.m. and listed the cause of... Read More.
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Sheridan City Council assumes role of picking fire chief

The Sheridan City Council will now decide who serves as Chief of the Sheridan Fire Department.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the council approved legislation that makes the change and gives the council the sole authority to select and hire the chief.Previously, members of... Read More.

State fires bridge inspector

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An inspector who failed to discover a crack in the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that prompted the span’s closure has been fired, Arkansas transportation officials said Monday.Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Lorie Tudor said the inspector... Read More.
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Lieutenant Governor’s race gets another candidate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Washington County Judge Joseph Wood on Monday said he’s seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas lieutenant governor next year in what’s becoming an increasingly crowded primary.Wood became the fourth candidate to announce he’s running in the GOP primary for... Read More.
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National Guard halts distribution of PPE

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas National Guard has ended its work at a warehouse in North Little Rock where it helped distribute personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management requested closure of the warehouse operations mission... Read More.

Testing scheduled at Arsenal beginning Monday

Residents living close to the Pine Bluff Arsenal shouldn’t be alarmed next week if they hear loud noises coming from the Arsenal.According to information from the Arsenal, the Directorate of Engineering and Technology will be doing some testing Monday May 17 through Wednesday, May... Read More.
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