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15-year prison sentence for felon found with gun

Wednesday, May 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Kamron Leemonte Mathis, a multi-convicted felon, will spend more than 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down by United States District... Read More.

AG issues warning about price gouging after tornados

Tuesday, May 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — In the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Arkansas on Sunday, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement warning of post-storm rebuilding scams.He continued on informing businesses of prohibitions on price gouging in Act 367 of 1997 following Governor Huckabee's... Read More.

Eight dead after tornados hit Northwest Arkansas

Monday, May 27 by Ray King

A series of deadly tornados swept across mostly Northwest Arkansas Saturday night resulted in what media sources say are at least eight dead and many more injured.At least three people died in Benton County and at least three others were killed in Marion County.The... Read More.

Judge says lawyers can carry guns in any courthouse in the state

Wednesday, May 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge has ruled that attorneys are 'officers of the court' and are allowed to carry a handgun in any courthouse of the state of Arkansas.The court case stemmed from a local attorney, Chris P. Corbitt, who was... Read More.

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Highway Department reveals plans for widening of Highway 5

Wednesday, May 22 by Ray King

SALINE COUNTY — In Saline County, planning continues for the long-awaited widening of Highway 5. That expansion could have an impact on some businesses in Bryant.Dave Parker with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) said construction for the project will not start for another two... Read More.

Bryant teacher sentenced to prison for having sex with minor

Monday, May 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Heather Hare, 33, of Conway, was sentenced to serve the next 13 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Hare was sentenced Thursday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky.The investigation... Read More.

Veterans Group honors Boozman

Friday, May 17 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2024 Leadership in Government Award in recognition of his advocacy for policies to improve the services and benefits veterans and their families have earned. “I’m proud to work with IAVA to ensure... Read More.

Walmart announces layoffs at campus offices

Wednesday, May 15 by Ray King

Bentonville, Ark. (AP) — Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices.It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its primary offices in Bentonville, Arkansas;... Read More.

Legislators question documentary series on Pulaski County jail

Wednesday, May 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the county jail, with one critic saying the move exploited inmates.Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins defended the decision to... Read More.

Judge says teachers can discuss critical race theory in class

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools.U.S.... Read More.

Cash, Bates statues set for U.S. Capitol

Monday, May 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — When Arkansas lawmakers decided five years ago to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, there was little objection to getting rid of the existing sculptures. The statues that had stood there for more than 100 years... Read More.

Little Rock man killed in Wednesday accident

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

A 23-year-old Little Rock man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on the I-40 Frontage Road Wednesday.According to a preliminary report, Cameron Barker was westbound on the frontage road at a high rate of speed when the 2010 GMC he was driving collided with... Read More.

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