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Sanders orders hiring freeze, bans critical race theory in schools

Wednesday, January 11 by Ray King

- On the day that she was inaugurated as the 47th Governor of the State of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed multiple executive orders, including one instituting an immediate freeze on government hiring and promotions in The Natural State and another banning Critical Race... Read More.

Benton man killed in Tuesday accident

Wednesday, January 11 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Saline County Tuesday afternoon.According to a preliminary report. Eric Jon Vernon, 57, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 35 at 6:45 p.m., when the 2002 Yamaha motorcycle he was riding crossed into the southbound lane... Read More.

Arkansas man on trial in 1-6 incident

Wednesday, January 11 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the riot at the U.S. Capitol planned the trip for weeks and came prepared for violence, a prosecutor said Tuesday as his trial got... Read More.

Sanders sworn in as Arkansas Governor

Tuesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was sworn in as Arkansas governor Tuesday, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the state and portraying herself as part of a new generation of leaders.Sanders took the... Read More.

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State legislature begins annual session as Sanders prepares to take office

Tuesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers kicked off their annual legislative session Monday, with Republicans enjoying expanded supermajorities and embracing an agenda by incoming Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that calls for overhauling the state’s education system.House and Senate leaders called the education legislation, as... Read More.

Sanders picks Bragg for Inspector General

Monday, January 9 by Ray King

Arkansas governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday she will be nominating Allison Bragg as the Inspector General."Allison Bragg shares my vision to promote efficiency by tackling waste, fraud, and abuse at every level of government, making her the ideal choice to be the... Read More.

Officer involved shooting leaves one dead in Mayflower

Monday, January 9 by Ray King

MAYFLOWER, Ark. (AP) — A man accused of firing at Arkansas officers after leading them on a chase was fatally shot early Sunday, according to authorities. Arkansas State Police allege that Scotty Helton fled from Faulkner County deputies around 1 a.m. after they had tried... Read More.

Doss leads UAPB over Texas Southern

Sunday, January 8 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Shaun Doss had 22 points in Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s 70-66 win over Texas Southern on Saturday night.Doss also contributed 10 rebounds for the Golden Lions (5-11, 1-2 Southwestern Athletic). Kylen Milton scored 20 points while going 6 of 15 from... Read More.

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Sanders prepares to take office as Governor

Sunday, January 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — After running a campaign heavily focused on national politics and her time as President Donald Trump’s spokeswoman, Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she wants to keep her attention on Arkansas as she takes charge as the state’s 47th governor.Sanders will be... Read More.

Auburn downs Arkansas behind Green

Sunday, January 8 by Ray King

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. hit a 3-pointer, drew a foul and polished off a four-point play just 14 seconds into the game.No. 22 Auburn never lost the lead after that fast start.Green scored 19 points and Allen Flanigan matched his season... Read More.

Two killed; Grapevine man injured in crash on I-40

Friday, January 6 by Ray King

Two people were killed and a third injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident on Interstate 40 early Thursday morning.According to a preliminary report, Daniel Charles Brown, 31, of Grapevine, Arkansas got on the interstate at the 247-mile marker westbound and headed east in the... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for programs in Pine Bluff & Little Rock

Thursday, January 5 by Ray King

-LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for Health Career University, a program for students interested in pursuing careers in health care or research.Health Career University provides high school and... Read More.