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Arkansas court overturns National Guard officer conviction

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a military court conviction of a national guard officer accused of sexual assault, arguing lack of jurisdiction because the man wasn’t on active duty when the alleged assault happened. The high court on Thursday ruled... Read More.

More than 7 tons of medical marijuana sold in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than seven tons of medical marijuana has been sold in the state in just more than a year since sales began, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. DFA said Saturday that 22 dispensaries have sold 14,714... Read More.
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Charges filed in two separate homicides

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By Ray KingProsecutors have filed charges against two Pine Bluff women accused of murder in two separate incidents.Breanna Moses, 27, and Kendra Howard, 29, were each charged with first-degree murder and both appeared in district court Monday where charges against them were read.Moses is... Read More.

Shooting in Rison leaves four injured

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The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that four people were injured after a shooting at a party Saturday night in Rison.The shooting happened at Powell Park at “The Hill” shortly before midnight.All injuries are not considered life threatening, and no arrests have been made.No... Read More.
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State sets new record for COVID-19 cases

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By Ray KingArkansas recorded the largest number of COVID-19 cases that have ever been reported with 731 new cases over the past 24 hours, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily COVID-19 briefing Friday, the Governor said there have now been 11,547 cases since... Read More.
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Supreme Court says jury trials can resume July 1

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By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court has issued new guidelines to resume some in-person proceedings in courts around the state while maintaining the safety of the public and particularly participants in court proceedings.The new guidelines were issued late Thursday and among other things, deal... Read More.

Arkansas protests continue, call for law enforcement reform

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Demonstrations continue in at least four Arkansas cities, with protesters calling for changes in how police handle situations involving people of color in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. New policies would prohibit tactics that could lead to... Read More.
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Former VA pathologist pleads guilty in patient’s death

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A pathologist fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital after officials said he had been impaired while on duty pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient who authorities allege he misdiagnosed. Robert Morris Levy also pleaded... Read More.

GFPB proposes PACE district to City Council Committee

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On June 2, 2020, Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley proposed establishing the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas as a Property Assessment Clean Energy District (PACE) to the Planning and Development Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council.PACE is an Act approved by... Read More.
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City Council at Star City accepts grants

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By Ray KingDuring their last meeting, the City Council of Star City accepted grant money to help pay for a new mosquito fogging machine and to replace the air conditioner at the Civic Center.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the council approved a resolution... Read More.
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