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State Prison Director to retire

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ prison system said Monday she’s retiring at the end of July after more than 2,300 inmates have been infected with the coronavirus.Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Wendy Kelley announced her retirement at a state Board... Read More.

State Trooper identified following Saturday officer involved shooting

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

Sergeant Marcus Daniels, a 13 year veteran of the Arkansas State Police, is identified as the Arkansas State Trooper who shot Aloysius Keaton Saturday evening, only seconds after Keaton stabbed an Arkansas Highway Police Officer while fleeing from police. The shooting incident... Read More.

Cases of COVID-19 decline in state after increases last week

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingReported cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas which last week were in excess of 700 per day have declined for the past three days, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday.There are currently 20,257 cumulative cases of COVID-19, that’s 439 more than were reported on... Read More.

Local student Tirzah Walden receives National Honor

Monday, June 29 by Greg

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Tirzah D. Walden from White Hall, AR, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The... Read More.

Arkansas governor says he will encourage, not require, masks

Monday, June 29 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he will encourage people to wear face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus but indicated that he doesn’t plan to enact a statewide requirement. “We’re not going to pass... Read More.

Bond set in domestic battery incident

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $200,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of beating his girlfriend and cutting off one of her fingers Saturday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timothy Parker,... Read More.

Hit and run accident at Stuttgart leaves man dead

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

A Stuttgart man was found dead near U.S. Highway 79 in Arkansas County Saturday after he was apparently hit by a vehicle that had left the scene.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Nelson Sims, 56, was pronounced dead by Deputy... Read More.

Suspect dies after being shot by State Trooper

Sunday, June 28 by Greg

Aloysius Keaton, 58, of Little Rock died last night at a Little Rock hospital. An Arkansas State Trooper shot Keaton yesterday (Saturday, June 27th), about 7:08 PM, after Keaton stabbed an Arkansas Department of Transportation, Highway Police Officer. Keaton was wanted in... Read More.

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New COVID-19 cases in state top 675

Friday, June 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn additional 678 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas over the past 24 hours with nearly all of them in community settings.State Health Director Dr. Nate Smith said Friday that only nine of the new cases came from a correctional facility.... Read More.

Tip leads to meth seizure, two arrests

Friday, June 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Little Rock couple were arrested Thursday after large quantities of suspected methamphetamine was found In a vehicle they were in.Douglas Barrow, 51, and Jessica Barrow, 35, were taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies and investigators received a tip that a large... Read More.

July 4th Arkansas Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement

Friday, June 26 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK) – As Arkansans prepare for the approaching July 4th Independence Day holiday weekend, many families will include plans to travel across the state for cookouts and the customary summer festivities. However, experience and records tell us, some drivers and their passengers... Read More.

Man accused of robbing same store 3 times

Friday, June 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday and accused of robbing the same store three times over a two-month period.Demetrius Nelson, 29, was accused of taking money from the convenience store at 31st Avenue and Hazel Street in April and early June... Read More.

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