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Arkansas governor: No further reopening as virus cases surge

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday he is not ready to further ease restrictions on businesses while coronavirus cases continue surging, while the mayor of the state’s capital city ordered people to wear masks in public to prevent the... Read More.

Candidate’s bid for Arkansas Senate ballot spot rejected

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected granting a spot on Arkansas’ ballot to an independent candidate who had hoped to challenge Republican Sen. Tom Cotton but fell short of the signatures needed to qualify. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Wednesday... Read More.
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Arkansas schools consider options for virtual learning

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Some Arkansas school districts are finalizing virtual learning options for students in kindergarten through 12th grades because officials are uncertain if schools can safely operate on a traditional schedule amid the pandemic. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Education Secretary Johnny... Read More.
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Arkansas AG sues TV pastor over virus treatment claims

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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced a lawsuit against Morningside Church Productions, Inc., which conducts business as The Jim Bakker Show, as well as Jim Bakker and Sherrill Sellman, for falsely telling Arkansas consumers that colloidal silver products would cure,... Read More.

Arkansas governor gives businesses virus lawsuit protections

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday granted businesses protections from coronavirus lawsuits, while the state’s epidemiologist said she’s concerned loosened restrictions may have caused some to lower their guard against the virus. Hutchinson signed executive orders that grants similar immunity... Read More.
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Arkansas court overturns National Guard officer conviction

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a military court conviction of a national guard officer accused of sexual assault, arguing lack of jurisdiction because the man wasn’t on active duty when the alleged assault happened. The high court on Thursday ruled... Read More.

More than 7 tons of medical marijuana sold in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than seven tons of medical marijuana has been sold in the state in just more than a year since sales began, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. DFA said Saturday that 22 dispensaries have sold 14,714... Read More.
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Arkansas protests continue, call for law enforcement reform

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Demonstrations continue in at least four Arkansas cities, with protesters calling for changes in how police handle situations involving people of color in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. New policies would prohibit tactics that could lead to... Read More.

Speed limits in Arkansas to be raised

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Hitting the highway is about to be a little faster across the state. The Department of Transportation is getting ready to raise the speed limit on highways and interstates. State highways will go up five miles per hour. Interstates inside the... Read More.
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