18 from Texas charged in thefts at Arkansas drug stores

LITTLE ROCK— Eighteen individuals from Texas who are accused of stealing more than $1.5 million worth of narcotics from numerous pharmacies in Arkansas were arrested in Houston on November 28, 2023, following an indictment returned in the Eastern District of Arkansas. Seven defendants appeared... Read More.

Two killed, two hurt in accident near White Hall

Two Sheridan residents were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 270 near Ashley Road in Jefferson County Tuesday.According to a preliminary report, a 2008 Chevrolet driven by Angel Hatten, 46, was westbound when the vehicle crossed the centerline and... Read More.
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Electronic duck stamp legislation sent to president by Congress

WASHINGTON – Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season.The... Read More.

Jefferson County woman killed in Sunday accident

A Jefferson County woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident near Tucker Sunday.According to a preliminary report, Joy Lynn Binns, 66, of Sherill was northbound on Highway 15 at State Farm Road when the 2021 Toyota Highlander she was driving collided with a tree... Read More.
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Three injured in drive-by shooting

Three people received what were described as “non-life threatening” injuries after a reported drive-by shooting in the early morning hours Tuesday.A police report identified the victims as Braylin Johnson, 26, Johanta Gaddie, 36, and Gaddie’s 11-year-old daughter.The shooting occurred at an apartment at 2400... Read More.
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Appeals Court upholds Rouse conviction and sentence

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man convicted of a 2019 murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals he was justified in using deadly physical force against the victim.Jason Rouse, now 39, is serving a 28-year prison sentence at the North Central Unit... Read More.
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State revenue in November tops expectations

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported Tuesday that state revenue last month exceeded expectations by over 28 million dollars, indicative of a strong economy.The DFA said that in November, sales tax collections alone were $17 million above forecast.For example, sales... Read More.

State says no to Uygur presidential candidacy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas election officials on Monday said online news personality Cenk Uygur, who was born in Turkey, can’t appear on the state’s Democratic presidential primary ballot next year.The determination comes weeks after Uygur proclaimed that he had become the first... Read More.
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Kingsland woman died in Monday accident

A one-vehicle accident near Fordyce in Dallas County early Monday resulted in the death of a Kingsland woman.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Linda Fletcher, 62, was southbound on  U.S. 79 when the 2011 Ford Flex she was driving left... Read More.

Four killed in two separate accidents in Chicot County

Two separate accidents in Chicot County over the weekend resulted in the deaths of four people.Three of those deaths occurred as the result of a two-vehicle Friday while the fourth person died in a one-vehicle accident Sunday.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas... Read More.