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Judge rejects new evidence testing in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

Thursday, June 23 by Staff

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge won’t allow new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of three boys nearly 30 years ago.The judge denied a motion seeking access to the evidence from the 1993 killing of three 8-year-boys in... Read More.

Perry County Detention Officer shot and killed during inmate booking process

Thursday, June 23 by Ray King

UPDATE 2:35 PM Perry County Detention Officer Jeremiah Story, 21, of Oppelo (Conway County) died at a Conway hospital early today after he was shot by an inmate who was in the process of being booked into jail. The incident occurred inside the county jail... Read More.

Appeals court sides with state in boycott ban

Wednesday, June 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld Arkansas’ law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel, finding the restriction is not an unconstitutional violation of free speech.The full 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a 2-1 Read More.

Senate Passes Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

WASHINGTON–– The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This landmark legislation backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will deliver toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits.“No veteran... Read More.

Little Rock man killed in pedestrian accident

Wednesday, June 15 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle on Airport Road.According to a preliminary report, Johnnie J. Washington, 40, was struck by a 2016 GMC that was traveling south toward Roosevelt Road at 1:21 a.m.Washington was pronounced dead... Read More.

Early voting begins statewide

Tuesday, June 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday in Arkansas for next week’s primary runoff election.There are no statewide or congressional races on the ballot in the June 21 runoff so the action will instead focus on several Republican primaries for the state... Read More.

Attorney files lawsuit over injuries following protest

Monday, June 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas attorney who was hospitalized after he was struck by a beanbag fired by police during a protest at the state Capitol over George Floyd’s killing filed a lawsuit Friday against the head of state police and several troopers.Don... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Friday, June 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – With the increased concern about school safety in the wake of recent events around the nation, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission. “The recent violence in Texas was a stark... Read More.

Arkansas school bus struck by gunfire; no one inured

Thursday, June 9 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gunfire struck a school bus in Arkansas’ capital Wednesday morning that was transporting a student home, but no one was injured in the incident. Little Rock Police said they did not believe the bus was being targeted when its door... Read More.

15-year-old arrested following murder of 80-year-old Marion County man

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

A 15 year-old has been taken into custody by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and is being held in connection with the death of a Marion County man.The male youth is being detained at Conway under laws applicable to an accused juvenile offender until... Read More.

At least 3 dead following accidents on I-30; ARDOT working to reopen lanes

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

UPDATE THURSDAY 9:45 a.m. FRIENDSHIP, Ark. (AP) — Traffic remained blocked Thursday morning in westbound lanes of heavily traveled Interstate 30 in southwestern Arkansas, where at least three people were killed the previous day during a series of crashes that happened during stormy weather, authorities... Read More.

Two Deltaplex students receive appoints to the U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2026

Wednesday, June 8 by Staff

WASHINGTON - Five Fourth District students received appoints to the U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2026. This weekend, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) hosted a sendoff for three students and their families at the Hot Springs District Office. Rep. Westerman released the following... Read More.

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