One killed, one hurt in accident at Malvern

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Malvern in the early morning hours Wednesday.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Terrance Allen, 21, of Hope was a passenger in a 2021 Prius driven by... Read More.
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One killed in Sunday accident

A North Little Rock man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Sunday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Joseph Steven Montgomery, 38, was eastbound on Interstate 440 near the 13-mile marker when the left front bumper of a front bumper of a... Read More.

Former congressman Berry dies at 80

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who served seven terms in Congress and was known for his blunt rhetoric and advocacy for farmers and older residents, has died. He was 80.Berry, who was known as “Marion,”... Read More.
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May is high blood pressure awareness month

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a contributing risk for heart disease in individuals, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.“Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure... Read More.

One dead in small plane crash

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The pilot of a small plane was killed Wednesday when the aircraft crashed in northwest Arkansas, authorities said.Lt. Rick Jensen of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call about 12:30 p.m. from someone saying they heard a... Read More.
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Child porn conviction results in 90 year prison sentence

LITTLE ROCK— Augustus “Gus” Shenker, 23, of Little Rock was sentenced to serve the next 90 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Shenker was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky.In May 2021, FBI received a cyber tip... Read More.
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Sheridan man arrested in Sharp County

A Sheridan man is in custody in Sharp County after leading police on a high speed chase through the Hardy area.Christopher Keith was staying at the Days Inn in Hardy on Monday with his girlfriend and her 12 year old daughter. Police were notifiied... Read More.

House speaker Shepherd won’t seek another term

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Matthew Shepherd, Arkansas’ longest-serving House speaker, said Tuesday he won’t seek another term leading the House next year.Shepherd has served as House speaker since 2018, and his term will end in January 2025. He has served in the... Read More.
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Boozman, Cotton support Back the Blue Act

WASHINGTON –  As police officers from Arkansas and across the country gather in the nation’s capital for National Police Week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) are honoring the men... Read More.

Panel recommends raises for elected officials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Top elected officials in Arkansas could see a 3% salary increase but legislators’ pay would stay flat under a proposal from a state panel.The Arkansas Independent Citizens Commission proposed the pay increases on Friday and will consider giving them... Read More.