Appeals Court upholds ruling on drug used in executions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas’ use of the sedative midazolam in its lethal injections. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judge’s ruling upholding the state’s execution process. U.S.... Read More.

Motorcycle rider killed after hitting vehicle

A 39-year-opld Little Rock man was killed Tuesday morning when the motorcycle he was riding hit the side of a car turning into a parking lot in Little Rock. According to a preliminary report, Danny Jackson was southbound on Scott Hamilton Road on a 2003... Read More.
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Alexander discusses Parks audit

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander said members sometimes make statements during meetings to put items on the record “in case something hits the fan” or some people are doing things (council members) don’t find... Read More.
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Sheridan City Council increases fine for firearms discharge

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan City Council voted to increase the fine for discharging a firearm inside the city limits. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, City Attorney Ed Koon said the current ordinance has exceptions for law enforcement officers and those using... Read More.
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DOC continues search for escaped inmate

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is asking for the public’s help in locating inmate Samuel Hartman #156358, who escaped the East Arkansas Regional Unit the morning of Friday, August 12, 2022. The public is encouraged to visit the DOC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to... Read More.
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End of summer patrols to target impaired drivers

Arkansas motorists will begin to see more Arkansas State Troopers, sheriff’s deputies and local police on patrol later this week.  The increased presence of law enforcement officers on state highways and local roads is part of a joint mission with the U.S. Department of... Read More.
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AGFC’s Jason Hooks talks new hunting laws and more

Hunting season in the state of Arkansas is now less than a month away and some changes are coming. Jason Hooks from the Delta Rivers Nature Center was a guest of Rick Walker and Sunrise Deltaplex and discussed some updates, including a new opening... Read More.