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Arkansas police officer arrested on child rape allegations

Wednesday, May 25 by Staff

Aaron Cochrane, 41, of Jackson County, who most recently has been employed as a Bradford police officer, was arrested by Arkansas State Police this afternoon and transported to the Jackson County jail in Newport. Cochrane is being held on probable cause pending the filing of... Read More.

Ex-reality star Josh Duggar to be sentenced for child porn

Wednesday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar will return to federal court on Wednesday, where a judge could sentence him to up to 20 years in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography. Prosecutors are seeking a maximum sentence for Duggar, whose... Read More.

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Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas

Wednesday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sen. John Boozman won the Republican primary in Arkansas on Tuesday, fending off challengers on the right after relying heavily on his endorsement from Donald Trump, conservative groups, and the state’s top GOP figures. Boozman’s race was a test of... Read More.

Car Mart reports earnings

Tuesday, May 24 by Ray King

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) _ America’s Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT) on Monday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $26.7 million. On a per-share basis, the Rogers, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $4.01. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks... Read More.

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Congressman Westerman talks republican primary

Tuesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman did not draw an opponent in the Republican primary and was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday. Like other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Westerman must run for reelection every two... Read More.

Sanders blasts national Democrats, media in bid for Governor

Tuesday, May 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — During her two years as President Donald Trump’s spokesperson, Sarah Sanders used the White House briefing room to take aim at Democrats on issues such as immigration and crime. She is poised to win the Republican nomination for Arkansas... Read More.

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UAMS near completion of Acetaminophen toxicity test

Monday, May 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The first rapid diagnostic test for acetaminophen toxicity has cleared a major hurdle on its long road to the marketplace from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The test’s inventors, UAMS’ Laura James, M.D., Jack Hinson, Ph.D., and Dean Roberts,... Read More.

Joe Rogers announces bid for Mayor of Monticello

Monday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

In the upcoming General Election in November, Joe Rogers, former Mayor of Monticello, announces his candidacy for mayor. Rogers, a native of Monticello and resident of Drew County for 58 years, has been the manager of his successful family business, Rogers Men’s Wear for the past... Read More.

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Head-on crash kills one, injures second Sunday

Sunday, May 22 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured on rainy Interstate 30 in Saline County early Sunday morning. According to a preliminary report, a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe was westbound in the eastbound lanes when it collided with a 2014 Freightliner tractor-trailer at 2:19 a.m. The driver... Read More.

Arkansas 1 or 2 states that missed 1 in 20 residents missed during US census

Friday, May 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could shortchange them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from a survey... Read More.

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Bill for VA breast cancer screening goes to President for signature

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday and are headed... Read More.

Man killed after high-speed chase in Little Rock

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured when a vehicle being chased by Arkansas State Troopers ran off Interstate 30 in Pulaski County Thursday. According to a preliminary report, Marcus Scott Jr., was northbound on I530 fleeing troopers in the left lane when the... Read More.

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