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Murder trial begins for former deputy

Wednesday, March 16 by Ray King

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — The body camera footage of the moments after an Arkansas deputy fatally shot a white teenager during a traffic stop were shown publicly for the first time Tuesday as the deputy’s manslaughter trial began. Michael Davis, a former sergeant with... Read More.

Trial set to begin for Arkansas deputy in teen’s shooting

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — Jury selection was set to begin Tuesday in the trial of a former Arkansas deputy charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a white teenager during a traffic stop, a case that has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists. Read More.

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Arkansas State Police to launch St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign

Monday, March 14 by Staff

The boisterous celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day are expected to return this year. Regardless to what extent the celebrations may trend toward in local communities, drivers who may participate are encouraged to make plans for a safe return home. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety... Read More.

High school principal, coach arrested in slaying of wife

Monday, March 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

OMAHA, Ark. (AP) — A northwest Arkansas high school principal and basketball coach has been arrested in the death of his wife. Rocky Dodson, 53, of Omaha was arrested Thursday on a second-degree murder warrant. A statement by Boone County Sheriff Tim Roberson... Read More.

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Two sentenced to prison for fraudulent wind farm scheme

Wednesday, March 9 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas men have been sentenced to federal prison for fraud and money laundering related to a proposed wind farm project in Elm Springs, Arkansas, that was never built. Jody Douglas Davis, 47, of Searcy was sentenced to 12 years and... Read More.

Bill to pay bonuses to law enforcement officers signed by Governor

Tuesday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law legislation Tuesday giving one-time payments to law enforcement officers and raising state troopers’ pay as lawmakers wrapped up this year’s session. Hutchinson signed legislation that sets aside $50 million to give $5,000 one-time... Read More.

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Legislature gives initial approval to state budget

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a $6 billion state budget for the coming year, moving closer toward wrapping up this year’s session. The majority-Republican House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed Revenue Stabilization law, which prioritizes... Read More.

Felon with gun sentenced to 10 years in prison

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A West Memphis man has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky sentenced Deterrius Wilson, 36, Thursday afternoon in Little Rock. In addition to the ten-year... Read More.

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Officer shoots teen armed with rifle

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) — A rifle-carrying man was wounded when he was shot by a police officer in eastern Arkansas, according to Arkansas State Police. Travon Brewer, 18, was shot in Helena-West Helena by a Jonesboro officer who was part of a multi-jurisdictional task... Read More.

Suspect arrested in death of three

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

A central Arkansas couple and their adult daughter have been found dead and the daughter’s husband arrested in connection with the deaths, Arkansas State Police said Saturday. The bodies of James Turner, 64, and Amanda Turner, 62, of Hazen and Mirranda Munnerlyn, 46, of Carlisle... Read More.

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State COVID cases fall below 400

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansas residents hospitalized due to the coronavirus has dropped to levels not seen since late November, when the omicron variant began to surge, according to the state health department. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations fell by 41... Read More.

Arkansas lawmakers OK $1M for pregnancy resource centers

Friday, March 4 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved setting aside in $1 million in state funds Thursday for private pregnancy resource centers that discourage pregnant women from getting an abortion. The majority-Republican House approved by a 75-19 vote legislation creating a grant program for the... Read More.

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