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Judge blocks law allowing criminal charges against library employees, booksellers

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday.U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the... Read More.

Solid waste rate hike approved by Monticello City Council

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council approved a rate hike that will keep the Solid Waste Department in the black.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the rate increase means that the cost for trash carts will go to $18 per month while large dumpsters will cost... Read More.

Crime lab director announces retirement

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is retiring after 16 years on the job.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Kermit Channell plans to retire at the end of August. Officials said Monday that J.R. Howard, a former director of... Read More.

Monticello woman killed when hit by vehicle Wednesday

Thursday, July 27 by Ray King

A Monticello woman died Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle on North Conley Street.According to a preliminary report, Linda Martin, 58, died at the Monticello airport where she had been taken before she could be airlifted to a hospital.The report said Martin... Read More.

Webb joins crowded field for State Supreme Court chief justice

Thursday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Justice Barbara Webb announced Monday that she’s running for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, the third member of the court to seek the top spot next year.Webb, who was elected to the Supreme Court in 2020, is running... Read More.

Franklin calls on County Judge to make committee appointments

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingA member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Wednesday asked County Judge Gerald Robinson to appoint members of the Quorum Court to various committees as soon as possible.According to a letter from Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., “committees play... Read More.

District Judge Kearney announces bid for reelection

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

John L. Kearney, currently serving as District Court Judge in Division 2, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, now in his fourth, 4-year term, has announced his candidacy for re-election to that position in the 2024 election.Judge Kearney was first elected to the position and began serving... Read More.

State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)— Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery has died a day after announcing he was leaving office following two strokes he experienced over the past several months, his office said. He was 66.Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died from complications from his... Read More.

Arkansas man who was involved in Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison.Peter Francis Stager struck the Metropolitan Police Department officer with his... Read More.

Walmart cuts price for subscription service

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

The nation’s largest retailer has slashed the price of its online subscription service in half for those on government assistance.Walmart+ service, which is $98 per year, will cost $49 a year, or $6.47 per month for those on Medicaid, Social Security, the Supplemental Nutrition... Read More.

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Woman killed in Thursday accident

Friday, July 21 by Ray King

A North Little Rock woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday.According to a preliminary report, Cecilia Cesareo, 26, was northbound on Interstate 430 at the five-mile-marker when the 2010 GMC Savana she was driving was hit by a 2012 Dodge... Read More.

Westerman, others introduce Child Sex Victims Protection Act

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Thursday, Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), David Trone (D-MD-06), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced the Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act, legislation to reform the way juvenile victims of sex trafficking and abuse are sentenced if they retaliate against their abusers.“The... Read More.