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Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas district judge has announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court.District Judge Chris Carnahan, 49, said Wednesday that he is seeking the post currently held by Robin F. Wynne of Fordyce on the Arkansas... Read More.

UA Fayetteville chancellor stepping down

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The head of the flagship University of Arkansas campus announced Thursday that he would step down, citing the challenge of leading the school in “today’s polarized society.”University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz announced his resignation would take effect Friday. His... Read More.
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Hutchinson announces cyber advisory council

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According to the news source, Gov. Asa Hutchinson has created the Arkansas Cyber Advisory Council to identify and manage the risk of cyberattacks and to enhance the state’s response to threats and attacks.“The hacks of the Colonial pipeline and JBS Foods were an urgent... Read More.

Capitol rioter asks judge to ease travel restrictions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man arrested for sitting with his feet on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot asked a federal judge to allow him to travel for a classic-car swap meet.Read More.
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Federal judge asked to prevent abortion ban

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Abortion rights supporters asked a federal judge on Monday to prevent Arkansas’ near-total ban on the procedure from taking effect while the groups challenge its constitutionality.The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood asked the judge to issue a... Read More.
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False disability claims result in federal prison sentence

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LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man was sentenced for collecting over $250,000 in Social Security Disability payments when he was not actually disabled. Levell Baltimore, Jr., 45, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by United States District Judge James M. Moody, Jr.In 2005,... Read More.

Supreme Court says remote court hearings can cease

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The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said courts around the state can do away with the practice of holding hearings remotely that had been imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In November 2020, the court said if any attorney, party, witness or a member of... Read More.
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Walton family launches $1 million LGBT assistance fund

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family members of Walmart founder Sam Walton on Thursday launched a $1 million fund for groups assisting LGBT people in the retail giant’s home state of Arkansas, which has enacted measures restricting transgender people’s rights.The new fund is being... Read More.

Quarantine policy for COVID exposure changed by Governor

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas no longer requires students exposed to the coronavirus to quarantine so long as they’re fully vaccinated against the virus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday.Hutchinson said the new quarantine policy aligns with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease... Read More.
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