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Porch Pirating now a Class D felony

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According to THV11, Arkansas lawmakers have made porch pirating or the act of stealing packages from someone's front porch or property a felony. That crime used to be a misdemeanor, now it's a Class D felony in Arkansas that could lead up to 6... Read More.

Murder suspect seeks trial delay

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man charged with killing an Arkansas woman who went missing after she went jogging is seeking to delay his trial. Attorneys for Quake Lewellyn on Friday asked a judge to continue his trial until next spring. The attorneys cited a... Read More.
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State COVID cases increase over weekend

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday reported 1,246 new coronavirus cases and 23 more hospitalizations from the past three days as Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned that the state could face a “tough week” in the virus’ growth. The Department of Health said the... Read More.

Governor to commute sentence of water pistol robber

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said this week he intends to commute the sentence of a man who’s been serving life in prison for robbing a taco shop in 1981 with a water pistol. Hutchinson on Thursday announced he intended to... Read More.
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State reports surplus of near $ billion

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1 billion, more than double the state’s previous record, finance officials said Friday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 with... Read More.

Westerman extends holiday greetings

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Greetings, Happy Fourth of July weekend! Whether you’re sitting by the lake, grilling hot dogs with neighbors, or keeping it cool indoors, I hope you’re able to take time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Capitol tours have remained closed this summer, and I... Read More.
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Hutchinson distancing himself from Trumpism

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this... Read More.
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State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in four months Wednesday, an increase the state’s governor said was being fueled by the delta variant of the virus. The state reported 686 new virus cases, bringing its total since... Read More.

Lowery to run for Secretary of State

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The sponsor of Arkansas’ voter ID law said Wednesday that he would challenge the incumbent secretary of state in next year’s Republican primary. State Rep. Mark Lowery announced he would oppose Secretary of State John Thurston for the Republican nomination.... Read More.
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Westerman named to Healthy Futures Task Force

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On Tuesday, Republican House of Representatives leader Kevin McCarthy announced the appointment of Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) to the Healthy Future Task Force. The Task Force will build on Republican health policy successes and craft a patient-focused agenda for the future.  “I am grateful to... Read More.

Third surge of COVID possible

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas may be headed into a third surge of the coronavirus, a top hospital official warned Tuesday as the state’s virus cases continued to rise. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson and Gov. Asa Hutchinson said... Read More.
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