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Inmate appeal of conviction rejected by Court of Appeals

Friday, September 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections’ Varner Unit on Wednesday failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was wrongly convicted.Corey Steward, 40, was convicted in 2021 of aggravated assault on a correctional officer or employee and was... Read More.

Boozman seeks protection for farmers from EPA rules

Friday, September 8 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is fighting to deliver certainty to the agriculture community as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rulemaking threatens the industry.In August 2022, the EPA proposed a rule to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)... Read More.

Griffin to appeal court ruling on gender hormone treatment for minors

Friday, September 8 by Ray King

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced in a release on Thursday that he has filed a petition seeking review by the full United States Court of Appeals for the case regarding the Save Adolescents From Experimentation Act.“I am asking the full Eighth Circuit to... Read More.

Blogger sues State Police over records on governor’s security

Thursday, September 7 by Ray King

Associated Press -- An Arkansas attorney and blogger has filed a lawsuit against the Arkansas State Police that accuses the agency of illegally withholding public records he requested related to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' travel and security.Matthew Campbell, who runs the Blue Hog Report website,... Read More.

County judge declares state of emergency after appropriation ordinances rejected

Thursday, September 7 by Ray King

County Judge Gerald Robinson has declared a State of Emergency in Jefferson County due to the Quorum Court’s rejection of appropriation ordinances that would cover the county’s bills. The consequences of this fiscal turmoil are now causing disruptions to essential services and negatively affecting... Read More.

Hogs roll over Western Carolina behind Jefferson

Sunday, September 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — K.J. Jefferson completed his first 12 passes while leading Arkansas to three first-quarter touchdowns, and the Razorbacks methodically put away FCS-level Western Carolina 56-13 on Saturday.Jefferson’s second pass of the game was a wide-receiver screen to the left sideline... Read More.

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UA School of Law to host record sealing clinic Sept. 16

Friday, September 1 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas School of Law will host a criminal record sealing clinic in Pine Bluff to commemorate Constitution Day. This free event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old St. James Missionary Baptist Church... Read More.

Federal judge blocks law requiring consent on social media accounts for minors

Friday, September 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law that would have required parental consent for minors to create new social media accounts, preventing the state from becoming the first to impose such a restriction.U.S.... Read More.

Arkansas Prison escapee caught in West Virginia

Thursday, August 31 by Ray King

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison last year was arrested Tuesday in West Virginia, the U.S. Marshals Service said.Samuel Paul Hartman, 39, was arrested along with his wife, his... Read More.

Pine Bluff teenager accused in shooting at Texarkana, Texas

Thursday, August 31 by Ray King

A teenager from Pine Bluff is being held on a $500,000 bond and is accused of being involved in a shooting at Texarkana, Texas.Tristen McAllister, 19, is being held on allegations of aggravated assault and engaging in organized criminal activity.KATV Television reported that McAllister... Read More.

Bond set for woman accused of trying to cash fraudulent check

Thursday, August 31 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman who attempted to cash a fraudulent check Wednesday, and when she was searched, suspected methamphetamine was found under the seat of the vehicle she was riding in.Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

White Hall High School soft lockdown lifted

Monday, August 28 by Ray King

Update: 11:42 amStudent is in custody and the soft lock down has been lifted. Parents in the White Hall School District have been notified that the high school is on a “soft lockdown” after a student reportedly mentioned a gun on social media. HallAccording to... Read More.