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Appeals Court affirms Farris conviction

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By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man who alleged that Circuit Judge Alex Guynn erred when he denied the man’s motion for a directed verdict on a charge of aggravated robbery. Carlton Farris, 30, was convicted... Read More.

Governor signs bill nixing vaccine passports

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law measures preventing state and local governments from requiring the coronavirus vaccine or proof of vaccination in order to access services. The ban on requiring a vaccine would also prohibit it as... Read More.
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State house rejects cut to early voting days

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday rejected legislation to cut early voting in the state by a day. The House voted down the measure 39-43. The Senate last week had approved the bill, which would have eliminated early voting on the... Read More.
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Two killed in Cleveland County accident

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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.
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State House works to change gun law restrictions

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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

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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.
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State resumes Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations

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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

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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.
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Census data shows state gained population

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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

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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.
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