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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.

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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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Legislature approves Governor’s budget proposal

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave final approval to bills outlining the state’s $6.3 billion budget for the coming year as they wrapped up this year’s legislative session. The House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed Revenue Stabilization Act, the state’s budget... Read More.

Boozman, Cotton approve naming of Grimes as U.S. marshal

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate confirmation of Gary Grimes to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas. “Gary Grimes has dedicated his career to public safety. I am confident he will continue to serve Arkansas with... Read More.

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legislature sends restrictions on cryptocurrency bill to Governor

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments’ ability to regulate them last year. The majority-Republican House overwhelmingly approved the Senate-backed measures, sending them to GOP Gov.... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges background checks on gun buyers

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty-six Republican attorneys general filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers across the United States to run background checks on buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores. The lawsuits filed in federal court... Read More.

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lawsuit filed over decision to remove X on state ID and driver’s licenses

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas... Read More.

Supreme Court turns down block of age verification of porn websites

Tuesday, April 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users. The justices rejected an emergency appeal filed by the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry. The... Read More.

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Former President Clinton praises late Senator Pryor at funeral

Monday, April 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. David Pryor was remembered during a Saturday funeral service by family, friends and colleagues, including former President Bill Clinton. Pryor died at the age of 89 on April 20 from natural causes. The memorial was... Read More.

Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Friday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney Jack Wagoner, who helped successfully challenge Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage before state and federal courts, has died. He was 62. Wagoner died in Little Rock on Tuesday, said Bruce Tennant, an attorney who worked with him at his law... Read More.

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