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Feds ask to drop charges in former state senator’s case

Friday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss wire fraud and bribery charges against a former Arkansas state senator who was set to face trial next month for a second time after a jury deadlocked last year. Gilbert Baker, who... Read More.

Early voting for general election begins Monday

Friday, October 21 by Ray King

Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins Monday across Arkansas. According to Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, early voting runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 7 with the polls open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday thr9ugh Friday and 10 a.m.... Read More.

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One person killed in Cabot accident

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Cabot Sunday night. According to a preliminary report, Michael Lynn Henley, 66, was northbound on Willie Ray Drive when the 2002 Ford F150 pickup he was driving left the roadway, ran into... Read More.

Federal trial on transgender care begins

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The nation’s first trial over a state’s ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week, the latest fight over restrictions on transgender youth championed by Republican leaders and widely condemned by medical experts. U.S. District Judge Jay... Read More.

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Tractor rider shot by sheriff’s deputy

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

DECATUR, Ark. (AP) — A 71-year-old man was fatally shot by a northwest Arkansas sheriff’s deputy who found him driving a tractor and displaying a handgun, authorities said. Nelson Amos was fatally shot Saturday by a Benton County sheriff’s deputy, according to Arkansas State Police.... Read More.

Grants and loans made for water and wastewater projects

Thursday, October 6 by Ray King

More than $140-million was awarded; last week to six water and wastewater projects, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. The awards came from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. Included was a $2.38 million loan from the Clean Water Revolving Fund to relocate the... Read More.

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Tyson foods announces office consolidations affecting Chicago and South Dakota

Wednesday, October 5 by Ray King

Tyson Foods will relocate around 1,000 corporate positions from the Chicago area as well as South Dakota to its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. One of the world’s largest meat producers said Wednesday that corporate staff at its Chicago and Downers Grove, Illinois, locations and Dakota... Read More.

Three dead in fire at North Little Rock

Tuesday, October 4 by Ray King

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say three people have died after a fire early Tuesday at a North Little Rock apartment complex. The fire broke out shortly after 2 a.m. at an apartment near Shorter College, authorities said. North Little Rock Fire Department... Read More.

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Friday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man charged with fatally shooting a man visiting a patient at a Little Rock-area hospital pleaded not guilty Thursday to capital murder and aggravated assault. A judge set bond at $500,000 for Raymond Lovett, 24, during a brief video... Read More.

Arkansas senator suspended over filing frivolous complaint

Wednesday, September 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas state senator won’t have access to Senate offices and can’t participate in legislative meetings after the Senate on Tuesday ruled he made a frivolous ethics complaint against a fellow lawmaker in retaliation for sanctions he received earlier... Read More.

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Two killed in accident at Hot Springs

Tuesday, September 27 by Ray King

Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Springs Monday. According to a preliminary report, Robert G. Newton, 76, and Joyce M. Newton, 75, both of Leona were passengers in a 2017 Ford Edge driven by Kenneth W. Newton,... Read More.

Man killed by vehicle that left scene Sunday

Monday, September 26 by Ray King

A North Little Rock man was killed in the early morning hours Sunday when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene. According to a preliminary report, Gary Wayne Lea, 57, was southbound on U/s. 67/167 when the 2005 Yamaha he was riding... Read More.

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