Arkansas court won’t prohibit judge from hearing AG’s cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the state attorney general’s request to prohibit a judge who demonstrated against the death penalty from handling any cases involving her office. In a 4-3 decision, justices rejected the request by Attorney General... Read More.
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Federal court realigns district offices in eastern Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The federal court in eastern Arkansas is reshuffling its district offices, a cost-cutting effort that will draw criminal jury pools from areas closer to where the crime took place. The realignment of the Eastern District of Arkansas ends a longstanding... Read More.

Arkansas tax collections keep state’s revenue up for year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office says higher than expected sales and income tax collections in November kept the state’s revenue above forecast and above the same month last year. The Department of Finance and Administration on Tuesday said the state’s net available... Read More.
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Arkansas murder suspect allegedly sighted in Georgia

Jory Worthen, wanted out of Camden, Arkansas, has been allegedly spotted in Georgia Worthen is wanted for allegedly murdering his girlfriend Alyssa Cannon and her four-year-old son Braydon Ponder, who were both found dead inside their home on June 25. Gonzalez Bonding Company, out of Reidsville,... Read More.

Construction begins on solar project in southeast Arkansas

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. (AP) — Workers have begun construction on a new solar project in southeast Arkansas that’s expected to produce enough electricity to power more than 18,000 homes once it’s up and running. The Chicot Solar Energy Center near Lake Village is a project... Read More.
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Inactive Medical Pot Licenses for Arkansas Retailers May Be Revoked

Arkansas officials say they may consider revoking medical marijuana licenses for dispensaries that aren’t open by June. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control officials regulate the state’s budding cannabis industry. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that that those officials say they could begin taking action against inoperable dispensaries... Read More.

Arkansas County Sheriff Department Search For Escaped Rapist

The inmate, Antonio Holliman, was incarcerated at ACDC for Rape. He is described as a Black male, with brown eyes, black hair, 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds. According to Arkansas County Sheriff Todd Wright, an inmate at Arkansas County Detention Center escaped on the... Read More.
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Arkansas Democrats: No path to replace Cotton challenger

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Democrats won’t be able to field a new challenger to Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton after the previous candidate abruptly dropped out following the filing deadline, the state Democratic party’s chairman said Monday. Chairman Michael John Gray said the party... Read More.
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Lobbyist faces sentencing in Arkansas corruption scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A lobbyist who pleaded guilty to bribing three former Arkansas state lawmakers, including the governor’s nephew, is set for sentencing in federal court in Missouri. Rusty Cranford could face up to 10 years in federal prison Monday for bribing Republican Sen.... Read More.