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Final defendant in fentanyl drug ring sentenced to prison

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—The final defendant in a 17-person indictment charging a central Arkansas narcotics distribution ring has been sentenced to more than 18 years in prison, concluding the case of a large-scale drug conspiracy that involved multiple kilograms of fentanyl. On Tuesday, Darrell Walls, a/k/a/... Read More.

medical marijuana funding drives for legal recreational marijuana

Thursday, November 3 by Ray King

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The call went out from leaders in the medical marijuana industry: Money was needed for a Missouri ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis for adults. Their colleagues responded. Marijuana farms, manufacturers and retailers provided millions of dollars that footed a... Read More.

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Hiker found after 4-day search

Wednesday, November 2 by Ray King

HORSESHOE BEND, Ark. (AP) — A Louisiana man who was reported missing while hiking in the Ozark Mountains has been found alive after a four-day search, officials said. Clinton Preston Smith, 67, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was found “in good spirits” at about noon Tuesday,... Read More.

Little Rock man killed in one-vehicle crash

Tuesday, November 1 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed in the early morning hours Monday when he lost control of the car he was driving which struck a utility pole and overturned. According to a preliminary report, Corey Bell, 23, was thrown from the 2015 Dodge he was... Read More.

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Doctor convicted on drug related allegations

Tuesday, November 1 by Ray King

TEXARKANA, AR – A federal jury convicted a Texarkana Doctor Friday on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription. According to court documents... Read More.

Life sentence for man convicted of sex trafficking 6-year-old

Monday, October 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man was sentenced to life in prison last week for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a six-year-old child. DeMarcus George, 28, was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller. In February 2018, a 6-year-old child was taken to... Read More.

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One killed, one hurt in Pulaski County accident

Monday, October 31 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County in the early morning hours Saturday resulted in the death of one man and injuries to another. According to a preliminary report, Tyler Hayes, 23, of Bauxite died when the 2014 Nissan Sentra he was driving southbound in the... Read More.

Mortgage rates increase slowing down real estate market in U.S.

Monday, October 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Mortgage rates have hit 7%, which is slowing down the real estate market all over the country. Rick Walker has this report.

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Biker’s backpack ignites when Arkansas trooper uses Taser

Friday, October 28 by Staff

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas motorcyclist carrying a gasoline-filled backpack was expected to survive after he was engulfed by a fireball when a state trooper used a Taser on him during a traffic stop, authorities said. The Oct. 13 traffic stop was... Read More.

Appeals Court tosses part of redistricting lawsuit

Tuesday, October 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A three-judge panel on Monday dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map, which split the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The federal panel tossed some of the constitutional claims in the lawsuit challenging the... Read More.

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State Legislators come out against Issue 4

Monday, October 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, October 24th, a coalition of 64 legislators from the Arkansas House of Representatives issued a statement opposing Issue 4, the amendment to legalize marijuana in Arkansas. In the statement, lawmakers said, “As your elected representatives, we want voters to... Read More.

Sanders defends avoidance of media during debate

Sunday, October 23 by Ray King

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders defended her avoidance of local media in her bid for Arkansas governor on Friday as she appeared in her only debate ahead of next month’s election. Sanders, the Republican nominee who is heavily favored in the... Read More.

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