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Governor Sanders presents budget to legislature

Thursday, April 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass her $6.3 billion budget proposal that boosts spending on a new school voucher program. But she stopped short of making new policy proposals as she delivered her first... Read More.

Attorney General praises court decision on voting machines

Tuesday, April 9 by Ray King

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is praising the State Supreme Court’s recent decision on voting machines used in Arkansas elections. On Friday, April 5, Griffin issued a statement following the same day’s ruling by the Arkansas Supreme Court in Arkansas Voter Integrity Initiative v. Thurston... Read More.

Missouri man sentenced to federal prison on drug charges

Tuesday, April 9 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A Noel, Missouri man was sentenced on Friday, March 1, to 180 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the... Read More.

State legislature prepares for budget session

Monday, April 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are convening at the Capitol and their top agenda item is taking up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ $6.3 billion proposed budget for the coming year.The session also could include efforts to tweak or outright repeal a law dealing... Read More.

McGehee Police, Desha County SO cooperate on amnesty program

Friday, April 5 by Ray King

People who have active misdemeanor warrants in Desha County have until April 30 to take advantage of a new program that will allow them to avoid being arrested.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the McGehee Police Department and Desha County Sheriff’s Department are cooperating... Read More.

Felon with federal charges pending sentenced to 50 months in prison

Thursday, April 4 by Ray King

HELENA-WEST HELENA—Demarcus Parker will spend the next 50 months in federal prison for receiving a firearm while under felony information. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down Tuesday by United States District... Read More.

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3 dead in accident in Ashley County

Thursday, April 4 by Ray King

Three people were killed in a two-vehicle accident in Ashley County Wednesday morning.According to a preliminary report, a 2015 Kia Sportage driven by Jolita Bowles, 57, of Crossett was eastbound on U.S. Highway 82 at the Highway 82 Bypass and attempting to merge onto... Read More.

Little Rock woman killed in Thursday accident

Friday, March 29 by Ray King

A Little Rock woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident Thursday.According to a preliminary report, Antoinette Jones, 42, was southbound on Barbe Street in a 2016 Toyota when the vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a tree. She and a passenger... Read More.

Wet/dry issue divides Monticello A&P Commission

Friday, March 29 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission has started discussions about the wet-dry township issue, with one member saying she would remain neutral on the issue.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, commissioner Glenda Nichols, who is director of the Chamber of Commerce, said she had... Read More.

Sheridan City Council to consider solar panels for recreation center

Thursday, March 28 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will consider a proposal to put solar panels on the roof of the Sheridan Parks and Recreation Center.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the council held a special meeting to hear a presentation by a representative of SolarConnect to upgrade... Read More.

Report on Governor’s lectern being delayed

Thursday, March 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A report detailing the audit of a $19,000 lectern purchased for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be completed later than expected after the governor’s office said it needed more time for its response, the state’s legislative auditor told lawmakers... Read More.

Teacher, students sue state over ban on critical race theory

Wednesday, March 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state’s ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional.The lawsuit by the teacher... Read More.