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Bill to require ultrasound in abortions sent to Governor

Tuesday, March 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday voted to require a woman undergoing an abortion to first view an ultrasound, the latest restriction to advance in a state that has already enacted an outright abortion ban.The majority-Republican House voted 74-14 for the... Read More.

Razorback women lose to Wright State

Tuesday, March 23 by Ray King

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arkansas came to the NCAA Tournament armed with a seasoned lineup forged in a tough regular season that included wins over UConn and Baylor.Wright State came with scorer Angel Baker and an attitude that it was time to make history.... Read More.

Governor vetoed bill on refunding mask mandate fines

Tuesday, March 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation requiring the state to refund fines imposed on businesses violating coronavirus safety rules, as the state’s virus cases and hospitalizations continued to drop.The sponsor of the refund legislation said he’ll seek... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Sunday traffic accident

Tuesday, March 23 by Ray King

A 32-year-old Pine Bluff man was killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident Sunday night.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, William Boyd Jr., was traveling south on U.S. 79B, Camden Road at a high rate of speed when the... Read More.

Ban on transgender sports competition sent to Governor

Monday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday approved banning transgender girls and women from competing on school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, the latest state to advance the prohibition despite warnings of the devastating impact it could have on trans... Read More.

Governor: Mask mandate likely to end

Monday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month. On CNN’s ‘State of the Union,’... Read More.

Arkansas downs Colgate 85-68

Friday, March 19 by Ray King

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Smith had 29 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 10 Arkansas shut down high-scoring Colgate to open the NCAA Tournament with an 85-68 win on Friday.The 14th-seeded Raiders (14-2) had upset pickers out of their seats early in the South... Read More.

Governor activates national guard to help with covid vaccinations

Friday, March 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with coronavirus vaccinations.Hutchinson said the Guard members would administer vaccinations in four public health regions. Each of the four teams will... Read More.

Pine Bluff sues Jefferson County over jail bed space fees

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

By Ray KingA lawsuit has been filed by the City of Pine Bluff against Jefferson County seeking to enforce an agreement between the city and county dealing with fees for bed space at the adult detention center and which goes back more than 15... Read More.

Casino shooting suspect Langel surrenders to police

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

Tirek Langel, 22, the final suspect linked to the shooting on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino last Thursday is now in custody.Langel’s attorney surrendered him to police and Langel will be taken to the adult detention center pending a court appearance.Witnesses and... Read More.

Razorbacks hope for long stay in NCAA tournament

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

Eric Musselman might need to break the bubble and sneak off to the mall. Or at the very least swing by the hotel gift shop.The Arkansas coach packed one bag for his team’s trip to Indiana for the NCAA Tournament and blamed team managers... Read More.

Legislature approves conscience objector bill

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Thursday approved a bill allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone due to religious or moral objections, sending it to the governor over complaints that would create a blanket right to discriminate against patients.The majority-Republican... Read More.