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Law enforcement investigating video that may show missing Stuttgart girl Cassie Compton

Thursday, January 14 by Staff

Local police and the FBI are currently looking into a TikTok video that recently surfaced showing a girl that closely resembles missing Stuttgart girl Cassie Compton. Compton has been missing from Stuttgart since 2014. She was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance. On... Read More.

Stand your ground legislation advances in State Senate

Thursday, January 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Wednesday advanced legislation loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, two years after the proposal failed before the same committee. By a 5-2 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposal... Read More.

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Governor Releases State Broadband Map That Pinpoints Location of High-Speed Internet Providers in Arkansas

Wednesday, January 13 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Broadband Map will allow Arkansans to pinpoint broadband providers in the state and will assist state agencies in developing broadband policy, Governor Asa Hutchinson said today in announcing the release of the map. “This project puts Arkansas on the cutting edge of... Read More.

State expands coronavirus vaccine distribution

Wednesday, January 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is expanding its distribution of the coronavirus vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 and older, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday. Hutchinson said the state starting Monday will move into part of its next phase of the vaccine distribution,... Read More.

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Grant County man wanted by Grant County Sheriff and US Marshals

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

William Tyler Wiley is currently being sought for multiple felony charges by the US Marshals Office and Grant County Sheriff. Possibly armed and dangerous. If you have any information please contact 870-942-2101

Arkansas governor: Don’t retreat from virus safety steps

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson urged lawmakers Tuesday to not “retreat” from the state’s coronavirus safety measures and to enact hate crimes legislation as he delivered a State of the State address 11 months into the pandemic. The Republican governor called... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man accused of murder in Texas

Tuesday, January 12 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man is in jail in Texas after allegedly killing his wife Sunday. Brian Marshall, 36, was taken into custody after he allegedly shot Takela Marshall, 34, inside a home in the Houston area. According to newspaper reports and court documents, Brian Marshall hid... Read More.

COVID hospitalizations set another record

Tuesday, January 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hospitalizations for the illness caused by the new coronavirus have set a second record high Monday for Arkansas in three days, the state Department of Health reported. The 1,371 COVID-19 hospitalizations bested the record 1,346 set Saturday. “Today’s report of 31... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court fills vacant slot in County Clerk’s office

Monday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King At a brief meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday, the justices of the peace approved a request to fill a vacant slot in the County Clerk’s Office, an ordinance establishing procedures for conducting meetings, and appropriating funds to the County... Read More.

AMBER ALERT CANCELED: Police locate girl abducted in Little Rock

Monday, January 11 by Staff

UPDATE: Police have located the child and arrested two adult suspects. ORIGINAL STORY: Arkansas State Police issued an Amber Alert for a girl abducted in Little Rock following a shooting. Delilah Collier disappeared around 6:45 p.m. Monday. She is three-years-old. Police say she Last seen wearing... Read More.

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State legislature begins in middle of pandemic

Monday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday began a session in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic that has prompted new safety measures and an effort by some Republicans to scale back the governor’s emergency powers. The House and Senate convened for... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge provides updates on construction of new county buildings

Monday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King As County Judge Gerald Robinson begins his third year in office, construction is underway on three new buildings, including a new health department, coroner’s office and veteran’s service office. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Robinson was asked about them. Robinson said... Read More.

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