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Two killed in Cleveland County accident

Wednesday, April 28 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident at Woodlawn in Cleveland County Tuesday afternoon resulted In the deaths of the drivers of both vehicles.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Michael A. Burkhart, 50, of Warren and James E. McCoy, 77, of Little... Read More.

State House works to change gun law restrictions

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday reworked an effort to preempt federal gun restrictions in the state following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety.The House State Agencies and... Read More.

Senate overrides veto of gun legislation

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of a bill prohibiting local police from enforcing federal gun restrictions, moving closer to enacting the measure despite objections that it would jeopardize public safety.The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

State resumes Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday resumed giving the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after federal officials gave the green light to use it again.Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the move two days after U.S. Health officials said they were lifting an... Read More.

End to Confederate flag day bill fails in legislature

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to end Arkansas’ day set aside to commemorate the flag of the Confederacy failed before a Senate committee on Monday.The proposal to end Confederate Flag Day, which is marked on on the Saturday before Easter, failed before... Read More.

Census data shows state gained population

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday shows that Arkansas’ population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade.The data shows that Arkansas’ population, including U.S. military and civilian employees and their families living... Read More.

counties will not get extra doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Additional first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccine will not be sent to 17 Arkansas counties next week, only second doses, according to the health officials.Vaccine orders were based on requests from those who provide vaccinations, state... Read More.

Investigation ongoing in Saturday fire deaths, injury

Sunday, April 25 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation is continuing into a deadly fire Saturday that resulted in the death of two people and injuries to a third.The fire was at a camper trailer at 4811 Goodfaith Road and while firefighters were battling the blaze, discovered two victims... Read More.

cut in early voting days discussed in legislature

Friday, April 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal to cut early voting by one day in Arkansas is advancing in the state legislature as lawmakers near the end of this year’s session.The Senate by a 19-13 vote Thursday approved legislation to eliminate early voting on... Read More.

Governor vetoes bill prohibiting police from enforcing federal gun laws

Friday, April 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday vetoed legislation that would prohibit local police from enforcing federal gun laws, saying the measure would jeopardize law enforcement and the public.The Republican governor rejected the measure sent him by the majority-GOP Legislature... Read More.

Japanese American Internment Museum reopens at McGehee

Friday, April 23 by Ray King

The WWII Japanese American Internment Museum at McGehee has reopened, according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News.Mayor Jeff Owyoung, the museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday for now. It has been closed during the pandemic.Admission to the museum... Read More.

Carthage man killed in Thursday accident

Friday, April 23 by Ray King

A Carthage man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Dallas County Thursday.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Gary Eugene Rogers, 62, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 229 when the 2007 Ford F-150 crossed the center line... Read More.