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Arkansas Says Executions Unlikely Before Spring 2019

Monday, August 27 by Greg

A federal judge on Friday delayed a trial over Arkansas' lethal injection method after an attorney for the state said it is "highly unlikely" the state will be obtaining new execution drugs or set execution dates before next spring. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker granted... Read More.

Arkansas Abortion Pills Restriction Remains on Hold

Friday, August 24 by Greg

A federal appeals court says it won’t allow Arkansas to enforce a law that critics say would make the state the first in the U.S. to effectively ban abortion pills. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied a request by the state... Read More.

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Badge, Guns Stolen from Arkansas Police Officer’s Personal Vehicle

Friday, August 24 by Greg

Fort Smith police are investigating after guns were stolen from an officer's personal vehicle last week. Police said a man stole a semiautomatic rifle, a 9mm handgun, a tactical bag and the officer's badge from the vehicle about 10:40 p.m. Friday, the Fort Smith TV... Read More.

Arkansas Approves Increases for Marketplace Insurers

Friday, August 24 by Greg

Arkansas has approved average rate increases ranging from 1 percent to 4.6 percent for plans offered through the insurance marketplace under the federal health care law. The Insurance Department on Thursday announced the new rate increases for the plans for 2019. It approved a 4.6... Read More.

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Arkansas Man Gets 50 Years for Road Rage Killing of Toddler

Thursday, August 23 by Greg

An Arkansas man who fired his gun into another driver's car and killed a 3-year-old boy in the back seat was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison without the possibility for parole. Jurors found Gary Eugene Holmes guilty of first-degree murder and terroristic threatening... Read More.

Satanic Temple Unveils Statue at Arkansas Capitol

Friday, August 17 by Greg

By Hannah Grabenstein of The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK — The Satanic Temple unveiled its statue Thursday of a goat-headed, winged creature called Baphomet during a First Amendment rally at the Arkansas State Capitol to protest a Ten Commandments monument already on the Capitol grounds. With... Read More.

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Sheridan teacher is one of top four finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Sheridan School Teacher, Candace Wilson is one of the top four finalist for Arkansas's Teacher of the Year! She is a Science Teacher at Sheridan Junior High.

Arkansas Among States Being Monitored by CDC on Measles Outbreak

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Arkansas is among 21 states where a measles outbreak is being monitored by the Centers for Disease Control. From January 1 to July 14, 2018, 107 people from the affected states were reported to have measles. Along with Arkansas, other states being monitored at... Read More.

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Arkansas Law Enforcement Warn Drivers to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

Thursday, August 16 by Greg

Over the next few weeks, Arkansas law enforcement officers will participate in the national campaign to prevent impaired driving. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over operation will run from Friday, August 17th through Monday, September 3rd. The intensified enforcement campaign coincides with the Labor... Read More.

Lawsuit Filed Over Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirement

Wednesday, August 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Three people on Arkansas’ expanded Medicaid program sued the Trump administration on Tuesday seeking to block a newly implemented rule in the state that would drop coverage for them and thousands of others if they don’t work 80 hours a month. The... Read More.

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Amazon bringing distribution center to Arkansas

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Tech-giant Amazon is coming to Arkansas.North Little Rock city officials confirm a distribution center is set to go in the area of 1920 N. Locus Street, just south of the interstate. The 40,000-square-foot facility will offer 60 to 100 jobs and provide quicker delivery items... Read More.

Arkansas State Troopers Looking for Recruits to Fill 2019 Academy Class

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police is looking for eligible recruits to fill the 2019 academy class. Qualified individuals will be selected to enter the Arkansas State Police Recruit Academy, with a start date of February 24, 2019. “If you have what it takes to become an... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Arkansas Says Executions Unlikely Before Spring 2019

Arkansas Abortion Pills Restriction Remains on Hold

Badge, Guns Stolen from Arkansas Police Officer’s Personal Vehicle

Arkansas Approves Increases for Marketplace Insurers

Arkansas Man Gets 50 Years for Road Rage Killing of Toddler

Satanic Temple Unveils Statue at Arkansas Capitol

Sheridan teacher is one of top four finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Arkansas Among States Being Monitored by CDC on Measles Outbreak

Arkansas Law Enforcement Warn Drivers to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

Lawsuit Filed Over Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirement

Amazon bringing distribution center to Arkansas

Arkansas State Troopers Looking for Recruits to Fill 2019 Academy Class

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