Michigan sex offender convicted of crimes in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK—A registered sex offender from Michigan has been convicted of committing multiple sex offenses in Arkansas at the conclusion of a three-day trial. On Wednesday, a federal jury found Jeremy Robert Ward, 33, of Marine City, Mich., guilty on all nine counts for... Read More.

Chick-fil-A to offer free spicy chicken sandwich

Chick-fil-A restaurants in Little Rock and Pine Bluff are celebrating the New Year by offering a free Spicy Chicken Sandwich.It was stated in a news release that from January 29 through February 3, participating restaurants will offer a free Spicy Chicken Sandwich entrée through... Read More.
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AG approves ballot measure to reduce abortion ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday approved the wording of a proposed ballot measure that would scale back the state’s abortion ban, clearing the way for supporters to begin gathering enough signatures to qualify for the November election.Republican Attorney General... Read More.
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Former teacher pleads guilty to having sex with minor

LITTLE ROCK—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Monday that a former Bryant High School teacher has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Heather Hare, 33, of Conway,... Read More.

Judge throws out lawsuit against prison board

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Monday dismissed Attorney General Tim Griffin’s lawsuit that accused the Board of Corrections of violating the state Freedom of Information Act, part of an escalating dispute between the panel and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders over... Read More.
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Senators oppose proposed lower duty fees for foreign catfish

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in warning the Biden administration of the disastrous economic outlook for U.S. catfish farmers and processers if it adopts a preliminary decision to significantly reduce anti-dumping duties on imported catfish... Read More.

New Arkansas Organization Will Support Healthy Families by Listening to Parents, Advocating for Better Maternal Health Care

Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health promotes healthy moms, which leads to healthier families and stronger communities  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 17, 2024) — A new maternal health non-profit organization has launched a digital platform for Arkansas parents to share their personal experiences before, during and after... Read More.
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Conway County man killed in one-vehicle accident

A Conway County man as killed in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 9 near Birdtown Thurssay morning.According to a preliminary report, Matthew Brockman, 81, of Center Ridge was southbound when the 1997 Chevrolet he was driving left the roadway to the right, traveled down... Read More.