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Missouri man sentenced to prison on drug related charge

Monday, February 13 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A Noel, Missouri man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the... Read More.

Woman sentenced to federal prison after drug conviction

Friday, February 10 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A Springdale woman was sentenced Thursday to 137 months in 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.

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Operation targeting illegal drugs said to be successful

Thursday, February 9 by Ray King

A statewide operation designed to get illegal drugs off the streets has resulted in more than 1,000 arrests since November, and the seizure of more than $55 million in drugs. According to Arkansas Drug Director Boyce Hamlet, “Operation Task Force Arkansas” was a combined effort... Read More.

Governor Sanders outlines plan for education

Thursday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed on Wednesday an overhaul of the state’s schools that will pair a 39% raise in starting teacher pay with a new voucher program that will direct public money to pay for private and... Read More.

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by 3 vehicles

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

A Dequeen man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by three different vehicles while standing in the fast lane of Highway 71 at Ashdown. According to a preliminary report, James Revels, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by... Read More.

State house approves restrictions on adult themed performances

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House voted Monday to restrict “adult-oriented” performances, revamping a measure that previously targeted drag shows following discrimination complaints from the LGBTQ community. The bill approved by the majority-Republican House on a 78-15 vote no longer explicitly adds drag shows to... Read More.

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GOP picks Sanders to respond to Biden speech

Tuesday, February 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, once a White House press secretary for President Donald Trump, is set to return to the national stage when she delivers the GOP response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Sanders, 40,... Read More.

1 killed in Northeast Arkansas traffic accident

Monday, February 6 by Ray King

A Corning man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Greene County Sunday. According to a preliminary report, David M. Crawford Jr., 28, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 135 when the 2003 Jeep Liberty he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway... Read More.

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One killed and four injured at rap concert in Arkansas

Monday, February 6 by Staff

NEWPORT, Ark. (AP) — One person is dead and four others injured following a shooting at a rap concert in Newport, Arkansas, early Sunday, police told KAIT-TV in Jonesboro. A 19-year-old woman was killed and four people were injured in the attack, which occurred during... Read More.

Former senator sentenced to federal prison

Sunday, February 5 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – A former Arkansas State Senator was sentenced Friday to 46 months in prison in the Eastern District of Arkansas for accepting multiple bribes and tax fraud in connection with a multi-district investigation spanning the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and the... Read More.

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Tyson Foods announces new benefits for employees

Friday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Workers at Arkansas based Tyson Foods are going to be enjoying some new benefits. Rick Walker has this report..

Sanders picked for state of union response

Thursday, February 2 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week as the GOP seeks to show it’s creating a new generation of leaders. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy... Read More.

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