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Judge Says Blogger is Not a Reporter and Must Reveal Sources

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A blogger who was sued for defamation over an article criticizing a former Arkansas school board member must disclose her sources because she’s not protected under an Arkansas media law, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Mackie Pierce concluded... Read More.
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Supreme Court upholds Judge Dennis’ ruling

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Jefferson County Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied the petition of a prison inmate who alleged that his prison sentence of life does not meet the standards of an illegal sentence. Serandon... Read More.
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judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.

Arkansas court: Judge can’t handle capital murder case

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge who was barred from hearing execution-related cases after he participated in an anti-death penalty protest can’t preside over a capital murder case. Justices granted a request by the state to prohibit... Read More.