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Boozman legislative package benefits Arkansas

Monday, March 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate approved a legislative package of six appropriations bills that includes funding for Arkansas defense, health and education priorities championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) including significant investment in the future pilot training mission in Fort Smith. The legislation was signed into law... Read More.

State gas prices increase compared to last year

Thursday, March 21 by Ray King

Little Rock — AAA reports that the statewide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in Arkansas has risen by 11 cents to price of $3.18 over the past week.This price is 14 cents higher than it was on this day last year.Of the... Read More.

ATF agents involved in shootout with L.R. Airport director

Wednesday, March 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal agents were involved in a shootout early Tuesday as they tried to serve a search warrant at the Little Rock home of the person who leads the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, authorities confirmed.The Bureau of Alcohol,... Read More.

Governor sends National Guard to Texas border

Wednesday, March 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas National Guard will send about 40 guardsmen to Texas to support border control efforts along the nation’s southern border, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office said Tuesday.The guard’s operation is at the governor’s direction and will begin April... Read More.

Recycling, Composting legislation passes U.S. Senate

Tuesday, March 19 by Ray King

UPDATED 3-20-2024WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad group of stakeholders have voiced support following Senate passage of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) and the Recycling Infrastructure Accessibility Act (RIAA) — legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public... Read More.

UAMS opens clinic to treat young people with substance use disorders

Monday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A bridge is defined as a means of connection or transition. The newest clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hopes to serve as a transition for the numerous young people in Arkansas dealing with substance use disorders. The... Read More.

Senators Boozman, Cotton, Smith claim victory for catfish farmers

Friday, March 15 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in claiming victory for U.S. farm-raised catfish producers and processors following the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement reversing a preliminary decision that would have greatly reduced anti-dumping duties on imported... Read More.

State says no to using X instead of gender on license or ID cards

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will no longer allow residents to use “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards, officials announced under new rules Tuesday that will also make it more difficult for transgender people to change... Read More.

Court of Appeals turns down inmate appeal of dug sentence

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by an inmate that there was not enough evidence to support his conviction.A Jefferson County jury convicted Joshua Branch, 37, of one count of furnishing prohibited articles and sentenced him to 20 years... Read More.

Three killed in shooting at Jonesboro party

Tuesday, March 12 by Ray King

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Three people were killed and several others injured early Sunday when a shooting broke out at a private party in Arkansas, police said.Officers found multiple gunshot victims when they arrived at the scene near Jonesboro’s downtown area around 5 a.m.,... Read More.

Jury convicts man of felon in possession of gun at federal trial

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—After a two-day trial, a Texas man has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, a federal jury found Kaeron Washington, 33, Lancaster, Texas, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, the sole count... Read More.

Governor Sanders proposed $6.3 billion budget

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming year, with most of the increase in spending going toward a school voucher program.Sanders’ budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1... Read More.