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Corrections Board fires Secretary of Corrections appointed by Governor Sanders

Thursday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Board of Corrections voted 5-2 Wednesday to fire Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri, who has been on suspension for the past four weeks with pay.The board held a special meeting via teleconference to discuss the status of Profiri’s job, the... Read More.

Springdale man sentenced to prison on drug distribution charges

Wednesday, January 10 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A Springdale man was sentenced Wednesday to 235 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Distribution of Methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court... Read More.

Medical marijuana sales set new record in 2023

Wednesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' medical marijuana industry is continuing to reach new highs in the state as sales reached a record-breaking $283 million last year.According to the Department of Finance and Administration, the industry beat the record revenue of $276 million it saw in 2022.The... Read More.

Boozman and Womack welcome Army Chief of Staff to Arkansas

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

Fort Smith, AR – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-03) welcomed Gen. Randy George, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, to Arkansas to highlight the training capabilities and capacity found at Fort Chaffee that significantly enhance the Army’s mission readiness.“Arkansas has always been a proud... Read More.

Entergy offers tips to save money on heating bills

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Entergy Arkansas has some tips on how Arkansans can stay warm this winter and save money.With heating costs making up over half of a customer's energy use, Entergy offered some alternatives to raising the temperature on your thermostat to help reduce costs:... Read More.

Little Rock man gets 10 year prison sentence with no parole for federal gun violation

Friday, January 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Chadwick Umfleet, a multi-convicted felon, will spend the next 10 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 Wednesday by United States District... Read More.

Governor OK’s summer food assistance program for kids

Thursday, January 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas is participating in a federal program to provide summer meals for children while they are not in school.The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program allows families to purchase food for families whose children qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Gov.... Read More.

Pedestrian struck and killed in Pulaski County

Thursday, January 4 by Ray King

A Beebe man was killed in the early morning hours when he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to U.S. Highway67 in Jacksonville.According to a preliminary report, Leyton McMasters, 24, was attempting to cross the highway at the 15-mile marker when he was... Read More.

Little Rock woman killed in accident on Interstate 30

Friday, December 29 by Ray King

A Little Rock woman was killed Wednesday when she was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross interstate 30.According to a preliminary report, Alyisia Osburn, 36, entered the Number One lane at the 131 mile marker and the driver of a 2018 Lexus... Read More.

New state laws affect jobs and economy, health care, law enforcement and corrections

Friday, December 29 by Ray King

A handful of laws passed by lawmakers in 2023 will go into effect on Monday. These new laws include changes to health care, education, labor and taxes. These laws were passed in the regular legislative session and a special session in September.New laws concerning... Read More.

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Petition to use paper ballots for election presented to Attorney General

Friday, December 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group that wants Arkansas elections to be conducted with paper ballots — and also to put greater restrictions on absentee voting — has resubmitted proposed constitutional amendments to the state attorney general.The group Restore Election Integrity resubmitted the... Read More.

Magnolia woman killed in I-40 accident

Wednesday, December 27 by Ray King

A Magnolia woman was killed when she was struck by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock Tuesday.According to a preliminary report, Hayley Ward, 36, was walking across the interstate in the right lane to the center lane at 7:52... Read More.

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