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Ouachita County Man Arrested for Perjury and Illegal Voting in 2024 Election

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

A Ouachita County resident has been arrested on felony charges related to voter fraud during the 2024 general election, following an investigation by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit (EIU). Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday that Thomas Wesson has been charged with perjury... Read More.

“Speeding Slows You Down” Campaign to Target Dangerous Driving Across Arkansas

Monday, July 7 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) is launching the “Speeding Slows You Down” high-visibility enforcement campaign in partnership with Arkansas law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The statewide initiative will run from July 9 through... Read More.

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1 dead, 1 injured in Little Rock traffic accident

Friday, July 4 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident on Interstate 430 Wednesday night resulted in the death of one person and injuries to a second. According to a preliminary report, Denise Graydon, 43, of Little Rock was northbound on I-430 at the four-mile marker when the 2013 Toyota Rav 4... Read More.

AG Griffin says no to wording of proposed amendment

Thursday, July 3 by Ray King

A proposed constitutional amendment intended to safeguard direct democracy in Arkansas was rejected for a second time on Tuesday by Attorney General Tim Griffin. The reason: it didn’t comply with a new law requiring ballot titles to be written at or below an eighth-grade reading... Read More.

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Farmers express concern about effect of tariffs

Thursday, July 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — As the growing season ramps up, Arkansas farmers are voicing concerns over the impact of tariffs on the agriculture industry. At a Farmers for Free Trade town hall in North Little Rock, many farmers expressed support for balanced trade policies but noted that... Read More.

Senate rejects AI proposal after Governor Sanders, others object

Tuesday, July 1 by Ray King

A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. The Senate voted 99-1 to strike... Read More.

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New Arkansas Laws Take Effect July 1

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

A new set of Arkansas state laws are going into effect starting July 1, following the passage of legislation that included emergency clauses to expedite implementation. While many other laws from the 2025 legislative session are set to take effect on August 5, these... Read More.

Arkansas Fire Fatalities on the Rise in 2025: Officials Urge Smoke Detector Use

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office has reported a troubling increase in fire-related deaths across the state in 2025. As of late June, 34 Arkansans have lost their lives to fires, already exceeding the 27 fatalities recorded in all of 2024—and the year is... Read More.

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Arkansas Law Enforcement Urges Drivers to Stay Sober This Fourth of July

Monday, June 30 by Luke Matheson

As Independence Day approaches, Arkansas law enforcement and the Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) are urging residents to celebrate responsibly by making the choice to drive sober—or secure a sober ride home. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety... Read More.

State sued over social media laws

Sunday, June 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas Friday over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents of children who killed themselves to sue over content on the platforms. The lawsuit... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Urge Drivers to Stay Calm Amid Rise in Road Rage Incidents

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

As temperatures climb this summer, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) are issuing a clear message to drivers across the state: Stay calm, stay cool, and avoid road rage. With a noticeable rise in aggressive driving and road rage cases in recent years, ASP is emphasizing... Read More.

Arkansas Upgrades Missing Persons Website to Provide Real-Time Updates

Friday, June 27 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) announced a major technological upgrade to the state’s missing persons website, NeverForgotten.ar.gov, on Friday, June 27, 2025. The revamped system now offers real-time updates to help law enforcement and the public locate... Read More.

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