Motorcycle rider killed after hitting vehicle

A 39-year-opld Little Rock man was killed Tuesday morning when the motorcycle he was riding hit the side of a car turning into a parking lot in Little Rock.According to a preliminary report, Danny Jackson was southbound on Scott Hamilton Road on a 2003... Read More.

Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council voted to increase the fine for discharging a firearm inside the city limits.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, City Attorney Ed Koon said the current ordinance has exceptions for law enforcement officers and those using... Read More.
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Hiring plan for experienced police officers on council agenda

By Ray KingAll eight members of the Pine Bluff City Council are cosponsoring a proposed ordinance permitting police officers with prior experience to transfer to the Pine Bluff Police Department and receive extra compensation.The [proposed ordinance will be discussed when the council meets Monday... Read More.

Tax cut package approved as legislature ends session

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a $500 million tax cut package and adjourned a special session without taking up teacher raises, abortion ban exceptions or other issues Democrats had hoped to add to the agenda.The majority-Republican House and Senate... Read More.
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Woman killed in Saline County accident

A Benton woman was killed and a man injured in a one-vehicle accident in Saline County Wednesday night.According to a preliminary report, Lynette Lorene Earles, 60, died when the 2002 Chevrolet Suburban she was driving left the roadway on Highway 9 north of Nethercutt... Read More.

Magnolia man sentenced to federal prison on drug charges

EL DORADO – A Magnolia man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing methamphetamine in Columbia County. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District... Read More.
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Four accused of mail theft

LITTLE ROCK—Four defendants have been indicted for their alleged involvement in stealing mail from mail receptacles. Byrannia Burks, 20, James Miller, 26, Kobe Powell, 24, and Eshawn Tucker, 21, all of Little Rock, have been charged by a grand jury with possession of stolen... Read More.
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One killed, one injured in Pulaski County accident

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County early Monday.According to a preliminary report, Max Morden, 23, of Sherwood was southbound on Highway 107 passing highway 89 when the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving was struck... Read More.
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Tyson reports 3rd quarter earnings

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $750 million.On a per-share basis, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $2.07. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.94 per share.The results topped Wall Street... Read More.

Recreational marijuana supporters ask for court help

Supporters of a recreational marijuana initiative have asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to order election officials to put their measure on the November ballot.Responsible Growth Arkansas asked the court on Thursday to reverse the State Board of Election Commissioners’ rejection of the popular name and... Read More.