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Supreme Court halts ruling on new voting laws

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday allowed four new voting laws that a lower court judge found unconstitutional to remain in effect, halting his ruling while justices take up the case about the restrictions. The high court granted an emergency stay... Read More.

Jury finds man guilty of sex crimes

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man has been convicted of four sex offenses at the conclusion of a three-day trial. A federal jury found KeShawn Boykins, 27, guilty on all four counts for which he was indicted: two counts of sex trafficking, distribution of child... Read More.

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Second tornado reported by Weather Service Wednesday

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second, weak, tornado struck Arkansas on Wednesday as severe storms rolled across the Deep South, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. An EF-1 tornado with winds of about 100 mph (161 kph) struck the unincorporated Harmony community... Read More.

Non-profit to pay fines to state and feds

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri nonprofit that was at the center of a corruption probe that involved several legislators is paying more than $8 million to the federal government and the state of Arkansas under an agreement with prosecutors announced Thursday. Federal prosecutors announced... Read More.

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Arkansas State University chancellor announces resignation

Thursday, March 31 by Staff

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — The chancellor of Arkansas State University announced Thursday that he’s resigning after being named the sole finalist to become president of Texas State University. Arkansas State said Chancellor Kelly Damphousse’s resignation will take effect June 30. Damphousse is the only finalist... Read More.

Major construction at Little Rock VA hospital beginning in April

Wednesday, March 30 by Staff

Beginning Monday, April 11, 2022, the south entrance and roadway at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock will be fenced off and closed to all traffic and personnel as part of the new front entrance project. The contractor will begin fencing on... Read More.

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Possible tornado hits Arkansas, Deep South braces for storms

Wednesday, March 30 by Staff

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Severe storms and a possible tornado damaged buildings and downed power lines in northwest Arkansas early Wednesday as tornadoes and hurricane-force winds were forecast in much of the Deep South, a week after severe storms struck the New Orleans... Read More.

Arkansas judge won’t stay ruling striking down 4 voting laws

Wednesday, March 30 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge said Tuesday that he will not stay his decision that struck down as unconstitutional four new voting laws approved by the Republican-led Legislature last year. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen denied Republican Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Read More.

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Congressional candidate injured in plane mishap

Tuesday, March 29 by Ray King

CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man who is challenging U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford in the Republican primary this spring suffered a broken back and other injuries when he crashed his single-engine airplane last week. Jody Shackelford told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that he was trying... Read More.

Hillary Clinton to voice ‘Into The Woods’ role in Arkansas

Tuesday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hillary Clinton will play the offstage role of the Giant in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods” in her onetime home state of Arkansas, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre announced on Monday. “Real news and I’m really excited! Check out... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police plans distracted driving enforcement operation

Monday, March 28 by Staff

Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes along nationwide roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers to put down their phones while driving. Stepped-up enforcement... Read More.

Arkansas AG asks judge to stay ruling against 4 voting laws

Friday, March 25 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has asked a state judge to stay his ruling that strikes down four new voting restrictions while she appeals his decision. Rutledge, a Republican, filed the motion on Thursday shortly after Pulaski County Circuit Judge... Read More.

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