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High court blocks referendum on Arkansas eye surgery law

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a referendum on a law expanding the procedures optometrists can perform that had sparked an unusually heated and expensive campaign. In a 6-1 ruling, justices ruled that the campaign behind the referendum didn’t... Read More.

Murder suspect appears in court

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By Ray King An investigation into the shooting death of a Pine Bluff man on Sept. 3 has resulted in the arrest of a teenager accused of the crime. Vernon Lee Mccraney III, 18, is accused in the death of Horace Harrington, 69, whose body was... Read More.
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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr thankful for Quorum Court support

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By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended approval of two appropriation ordinances for the sheriff’s office totaling more than $368,000. On Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said he was thankful for the support. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show,... Read More.
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Court lifts block on 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a judge’s ruling that has blocked four Arkansas abortion restrictions from taking effect, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would effectively... Read More.
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Outburst at court hearing results in contempt ruling

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By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman arrested Tuesday after an altercation with her parents was found in contempt of court after cursing at District Judge Kim Bridgforth Thursday. Bridgforth had ruled that prosecutors had probable cause to charge Dana Littrell, 50, with second-degree domestic battery... Read More.

Suspect in Monday murder makes first court appearance

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By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Monday made his first court appearance Wednesday and will be held on a $250,000 bond pending the filing of formal charges. District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... 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.

Supreme Court says jury trials can resume July 1

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By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued new guidelines to resume some in-person proceedings in courts around the state while maintaining the safety of the public and particularly participants in court proceedings. The new guidelines were issued late Thursday and among other things, deal... Read More.
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Supreme Court rejects unconstitutional sentence claim

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By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis did not err when she denied a claim by a prison inmate that his sentence was unconstitutional. Rico Benton, now 47, pleaded guilty to capital murder in Hempstead County in... Read More.

In-person court proceedings to resume Monday

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By Ray King In-person court appearances will resume Monday, June 1 for the Eleven-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. According to a press release from Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt, the administrative judge for the District, everyone entering the courthouse will be required to... Read More.
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