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Judge says teachers can discuss critical race theory in class

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools.U.S.... Read More.

$100,000 bonds set for two men accused of violating machine gun act

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwo Pine Bluff men accused of violating the Machine Gun Act will have to post $100,000 bonds to be released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Wednesday.Javonni Kendall, 20, and Jaqualyn Kendall, 19, were taken into custody after police... Read More.

Cash, Bates statues set for U.S. Capitol

Monday, May 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — When Arkansas lawmakers decided five years ago to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, there was little objection to getting rid of the existing sculptures. The statues that had stood there for more than 100 years... Read More.

Little Rock man killed in Wednesday accident

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

A 23-year-old Little Rock man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on the I-40 Frontage Road Wednesday.According to a preliminary report, Cameron Barker was westbound on the frontage road at a high rate of speed when the 2010 GMC he was driving collided with... Read More.

Council member Frazier joins MLK Commission on anti-bullying campaign

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

City Council Member Lanette R. Frazier of Ward 3 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas proudly announces her partnership with the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission to escort the Pine Bluff Anti-Bullying Campaign to the nation's capital.This collaborative effort aims to address the pressing issue... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Twin Rivers Paper Mill sold to American Kraft Industries

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

Madawaska, ME --Twin Rivers Paper Company, a leading producer of specialty paper products, announced Tuesday the sale of its Pine Bluff, Arkansas unbleached kraft paper mill to American Kraft Paper Industries, an affiliate of global industrial group American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC). Terms of... Read More.

Legislature approves Governor’s budget proposal

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave final approval to bills outlining the state’s $6.3 billion budget for the coming year as they wrapped up this year’s legislative session.The House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed Revenue Stabilization Act, the state’s budget... Read More.

Boozman, Cotton approve naming of Grimes as U.S. marshal

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate confirmation of Gary Grimes to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas. “Gary Grimes has dedicated his career to public safety. I am confident he will continue to serve Arkansas with... Read More.

legislature sends restrictions on cryptocurrency bill to Governor

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments’ ability to regulate them last year.The majority-Republican House overwhelmingly approved the Senate-backed measures, sending them to GOP Gov.... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges background checks on gun buyers

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty-six Republican attorneys general filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers across the United States to run background checks on buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.The lawsuits filed in federal court... Read More.

lawsuit filed over decision to remove X on state ID and driver’s licenses

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards.The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas... Read More.

One killed, two hurt in fiery Tuesday accident

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 63 at the River Bridge Tuesday night.According to a preliminary report, the victim, an-unidentified female was a passenger in a vehicle that was southbound that crossed the centerline and struck... Read More.