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Arkansas men charged in scheme to defraud military insurer

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas doctor and a medical sales representative have been accused of taking part in a scheme which defrauded the U.S. military’s health insurer of more than $12 million. Federal prosecutors announced Friday that Dr. Joe David May and Derek... Read More.

National Weather Service confirms several tornado touchdowns in Southeast Arkansas

Monday, January 13 by Greg

Four tornadoes have been confirmed in Southeast Arkansas following Friday night/Saturday morning's storms. One tornado was confirmed in Drew County, while three have been confirmed in Ashley County. Information on each tornado can be found below. Jerome (Drew County) Tornado Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 MPH Path Length... Read More.

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Lawsuit says Arkansas Baptist Convention ignored accusations that pastor raped teen

Friday, January 10 by Greg

According to KATV, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention is being sued on accusations that it ignored warnings that a pastor was allegedly sexually abusing underage boys. A lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court claims that Teddy Hill, former senior pastor at Millcreek Baptist Church... Read More.

Arkansas inmate cites mental illness in death penalty appeal

Thursday, January 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas death row inmate convicted of killing a state legislator’s daughter was diagnosed with schizophrenia and should not be executed, his attorney told the state Supreme Court Thursday. Justices heard arguments from the state and Karl Roberts over the... Read More.

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Judge bars Arkansas circuit court candidate from election

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. (AP) — A man seeking a seat on an Arkansas circuit court isn’t qualified to run for the judgeship because of a misdemeanor traffic offense he committed as a teenager, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza called his own... Read More.

Arkansas Levee Task Force Presents Final Report to Governor Hutchinson

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Levee Task Force has presented its final report with recommendations to improve monitoring and maintenance of the state’s levee system, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a press conference on Tuesday. In the past six months, the Arkansas Levee Task... Read More.

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SE Arkansas Regional Branch Library in Monticello host “Story Time”

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

SE Arkansas Regional Library in Monticello host "Story Time" from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM the first Thursday of every month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend.

Arkansas judge orders officer who shot motorist reinstated

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Thursday ordered the city of Little Rock to reinstate a police officer who was fired for fatally shooting a black motorist. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox reversed the Little Rock Civil Service Commission’s ruling upholding... Read More.

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Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two northwestern Arkansas police officers were cleared Monday in the fatal shooting of a man who authorities say “ambushed and executed” another officer. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Fayetteville police Cpl. Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce were justified... Read More.

Memphis kidnapping suspect fatally shot in Arkansas

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — Police in eastern Arkansas fatally shot a kidnapping suspect early Tuesday during a traffic stop and officers discovered the suspected kidnapping victim alive inside the vehicle’s trunk, authorities said. Police in Memphis, Tennessee, responded to a report early Tuesday of... Read More.

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Briefs filed to continue block on Arkansas abortion laws

Monday, December 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union and others on Monday asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to continue a ban temporarily blocking three Arkansas abortion restrictions. Federal Judge Kristine Baker has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the state... Read More.

2019 Report: Arkansas’ cannabis shops rake in $28 million

Monday, December 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas dispensaries sold about $28 million worth of medical marijuana in the first calendar year of legal sales in the state, according to a state agency. More than 4,200 pounds (1905 kilograms) of marijuana was bought in the state this... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Arkansas men charged in scheme to defraud military insurer

National Weather Service confirms several tornado touchdowns in Southeast Arkansas

Lawsuit says Arkansas Baptist Convention ignored accusations that pastor raped teen

Arkansas inmate cites mental illness in death penalty appeal

Judge bars Arkansas circuit court candidate from election

Arkansas Levee Task Force Presents Final Report to Governor Hutchinson

SE Arkansas Regional Branch Library in Monticello host “Story Time”

Arkansas judge orders officer who shot motorist reinstated

Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

Memphis kidnapping suspect fatally shot in Arkansas

Briefs filed to continue block on Arkansas abortion laws

2019 Report: Arkansas’ cannabis shops rake in $28 million

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