Federal judge blocks abortion restrictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge in Little Rock has temporarily blocked four new abortion restrictions hours after they took effect in Arkansas, including one that bans a procedure commonly used in the second trimester. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker late Tuesday granted... Read More.

Razorbacks top Abilene Christian 85-72

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Moses Moody scored 21 points and Arkansas rolled to an 85-72 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday and will head into Southeastern Conference play undefeated. Arkansas coach Eric Musselman missed the game due to COVID-19 protocols and associate head coach David... Read More.
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Star City school board tables update to press box

The Star City School Board has tabled a request to update the press box at the school’s football field until an itemized list of expenses could be given to them. At a meting of the board Dec. 14, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell said the old press... Read More.

Man accused of raping 7-year-old

A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of raping a seven-year-old girl. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for John Edward Mayo following a police investigation that began Sunday. Detective Natalie McCool reported that a forensic interviewer talked... Read More.
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Charges filed in October murder

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death in October. On Friday, Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Sharrodrick Dunn, 26, with capital murder and with being a felon in possession of a firearm... Read More.
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Four charged in firebombing police vehicles in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK— A federal investigation resulted in charges against four people for their alleged involvement in fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock and North Little Rock in August 2020. Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Bureau... Read More.
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Woman accused of trying to hit two with vehicle

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly drove her vehicle over a curb and tried to hit two people, then sprayed them with pepper spray. Desire Deshazier, 30, was taken into custody after one of the alleged victims said Deshazier... Read More.

Lady Razorbacks down UALR, to face UAPB

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points and No. 12 Arkansas won its fifth-straight game 80-70 over Little Rock on Saturday. Destiny Slocum added 16 points for the Razorbacks (8-1), Makayla Daniels added 11 and Amber Ramirez 10. Arkansas... Read More.
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Big second half carries Hogs to victory

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 22 points with a career-high 17 rebounds and Arkansas had a big second half to beat Oral Roberts 87-76 on Sunday. Despite the Razorbacks’ (7-0) 58-32 rebounding advantage, and 57-point second half, Oral Roberts (3-5) proved difficult to... Read More.

State reports more than 1,500 new cases of coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Sunday reported 1,536 new cases of the coronavirus and 46 more deaths. The Arkansas Department of Health said that the state has reported 201,650 cases since the pandemic began. The state’s death toll is at 3,237. “The high number... Read More.