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Craighead County clerk sentenced for theft allegations

Friday, September 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Former Craighead County Clerk Jacob Kade Holliday was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison today for taking more than $1.5 million in county money for his personal use. Holliday, 34, of Jonesboro, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James M.... Read More.

Supreme Court OK’s recreational marijuana proposal

Friday, September 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure from the November ballot.Justices granted a request by Responsible Growth Arkansas, the group behind the... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

Thursday, September 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied a petition from a prison inmate who wanted evidence from his case to be scientifically tested.Stanley Norton Mahmoud, 51, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, attempted first-degree murder,... Read More.

Appeals Court agrees on ruling dealing with mall theater owners

Wednesday, September 21 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed an order by Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., that dissolved an injunction preventing the owners of the Pines Mall from evicting the owners of the movie theater at the mall.Rain Investments LLC, DBA Saracen Cinema 8... Read More.

Motorcycle crash kills Hampton man

Wednesday, September 21 by Ray King

A 51-year-old Hampton man was killed Tuesday when the4 motorcycle he was riding left the roadway and hit a tree in Bradley County.According to a preliminary report, Jonathan Ferrell, 51, was eastbound on Bradley County Road 16 when he failed to negotiate a curve... Read More.

Fight after Razorback game results inb felony allegation

Tuesday, September 20 by Ray King

A top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.Doug Ramsey was also charged with making a terroristic threat after the... Read More.

One killed in accident in Cleveland County

Tuesday, September 20 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two more.The accident was reported on State Highway 8, east of New Edinburg in rural Cleveland County at 5:20 a.m.State Police reported that Marykaylee Neal,... Read More.

Murder charge filed in February traffic accident

Monday, September 19 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday and is accused of second-degree murder stemming from a fatal traffic accident in February.Andre Heard, 46, was booked into the adult detention center where he is being held on a $75,000 cash only bond, according to a... Read More.

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One killed, one hurt in Friday accident

Monday, September 19 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Friday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Thomas Price, 68, of North Little Rock was west on Bevis Road approaching the intersection of Highway 15 and failed to stop at... Read More.

Memphis downs ASU behind Henigan TD passes

Sunday, September 18 by Ray King

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seth Henigan threw for three touchdowns and 360 yards and Memphis survived a wild fourth quarter to edge Arkansas State 44-32 on Saturday night.The teams combined for 38 points in the fourth quarter, with Memphis (2-1) retaking its final lead... Read More.

Hogs slip by Missouri State 38-27

Sunday, September 18 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Bobby Petrino broke Arkansas’ heart once. Sam Pittman wasn’t going to let it happen again.Pittman’s 10th-ranked Razorbacks overcame a 10-point deficit with three touchdowns in the final 11:38 to beat Petrino’s FCS-level Missouri State team 38-27 on Saturday night.Petrino coached... Read More.

Oklahoma State routs UAPB 63-7

Sunday, September 18 by Ray King

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State accomplished its mission of staying focused during a 63-7 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday night.Spencer Sanders matched his career single-game high of four touchdown passes in the first 16 minutes and completed 13 of 16 passes for... Read More.