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Court issues stay to EPA rule affecting coal fired power plants

Friday, May 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday halted the Environmental Protection Agency’s rejection of Arkansas’ plan to comply with federal rules designed to assure that the state’s coal-fired power plants and industrial sites don’t pollute the air in other states. The... Read More.

White supremacist sentenced to life in federal prison

Thursday, May 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Marcus Millsap, 55, of Little Rock, was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to violate racketeering laws, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Millsap was sentenced earlier Wednesday by United States District Judge Brian S.... Read More.

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Arkansas man convicted of Jan. 6 capitol riot sentenced to federal prison

Thursday, May 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office in a widely circulated photo from the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in prison. Richard “Bigo” Barnett became one of the faces... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges 2021 U.S. house districts map

Wednesday, May 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group of voters and a coalition of religious leaders asked a federal court on Tuesday to strike down Arkansas’ 2021 U.S. House map as unconstitutional, saying it dilutes the influence of Black voters in the Little Rock area. The lawsuit... Read More.

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One killed, one hurt in accident at Malvern

Wednesday, May 24 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Malvern in the early morning hours Wednesday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Terrance Allen, 21, of Hope was a passenger in a 2021 Prius driven by... Read More.

Two Arkansas teens killed after being struck by train while walking on tracks

Tuesday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — Two teenagers have died after being struck by a train while walking on the tracks near a park in a central Arkansas town. Liam Harrison and Charlie Elliott, both 16, died in Cabot on Saturday evening, police told local news outlets. Officers... Read More.

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Former congressman Berry dies at 80

Monday, May 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who served seven terms in Congress and was known for his blunt rhetoric and advocacy for farmers and older residents, has died. He was 80. Berry, who was known as “Marion,”... Read More.

Governor Sanders Declares May as Arkansas Beef Month and Arkansas Egg Month

Friday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On May 18, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined agriculture leaders and industry partners in declaring May as Arkansas Beef Month and Arkansas Egg Month. The proclamations highlight the state’s beef and egg industries and the value that both contribute to Arkansas’s economy. “Agriculture is our... Read More.

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One dead in small plane crash

Thursday, May 18 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The pilot of a small plane was killed Wednesday when the aircraft crashed in northwest Arkansas, authorities said. Lt. Rick Jensen of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call about 12:30 p.m. from someone saying they heard a... Read More.

Child porn conviction results in 90 year prison sentence

Wednesday, May 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Augustus “Gus” Shenker, 23, of Little Rock was sentenced to serve the next 90 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Shenker was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky. In May 2021, FBI received a cyber tip... Read More.

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House speaker Shepherd won’t seek another term

Wednesday, May 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Matthew Shepherd, Arkansas’ longest-serving House speaker, said Tuesday he won’t seek another term leading the House next year. Shepherd has served as House speaker since 2018, and his term will end in January 2025. He has served in the... Read More.

New USDA proposal could remove chocolate and strawberry milk from school cafeteria’s

Tuesday, May 16 by Staff

Younger kids might see chocolate and strawberry milk leaving the cafeteria in the future if a new proposal from the USDA is passed. One of the proposals would allow flavored milk for high school students, but would be cut as an option for elementary and... Read More.

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