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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Grant County; Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles Damaged

Wednesday, June 4 by Luke Matheson

A suspect is in custody following a high-speed pursuit that unfolded across Grant County on Wednesday morning, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and resulting in significant vehicle damage. According to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began in the Ico... Read More.

Arkansas Troopers Safe After Patrol Car Hit Highlights Move Over Law Importance

Tuesday, June 3 by Luke Matheson

On June 3, 2025, around 11 a.m., two Arkansas State Troopers were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 430 northbound near the 6A exit when their patrol car was struck by a passing vehicle. Both Troopers were transported to Baptist Medical Center, where they were... Read More.

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Multi-State Crackdown on Move Over Law Violations to Enhance Road Safety

Tuesday, May 13 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Louisiana State Police, New Mexico State Police, and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, will conduct an enhanced enforcement operation aimed at ensuring compliance with Move Over and Slow Down laws. This initiative is... Read More.

Sergeant Clayton Cantrell Graduates Prestigious Law Enforcement Leadership Program

Monday, May 12 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) has announced that Sergeant Clayton Cantrell graduated from the School of Law Enforcement Supervision (SLES) session LXII on May 9, 2025. SLES is a comprehensive four-week program dedicated to enhancing leadership and management skills among Arkansas law enforcement supervisors.... Read More.

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Arkansas Enacts Death Penalty Law for Rape of a Minor

Thursday, April 17 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas has enacted a new law under Senate Bill 375, signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, that permits the death penalty for the rape of a minor. The law stipulates that individuals over 18 convicted of this crime can face either the death penalty or... Read More.

Arkansas School Transfer Law impacts student athletes and districts

Thursday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

Among the many laws and regulations adopted by the Arkansas General Assembly this year was legislation dealing with student transfers, particularly for athletics. Dr. Keith McGee, the Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where host Greg Horne... Read More.

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Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

A new law in Arkansas, Act 229, mandates that public schools and open enrollment public charter schools provide age-appropriate firearm safety education. This initiative, led by Rep. R. Scott Richardson, arose from community discussions about children's exposure to firearms, particularly unsecured ones in homes they... Read More.

Paychecks issued to Jefferson County employees after Governor signs SB 182 into law

Tuesday, February 11 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County employees have started picking up paychecks after going two pay periods without money due to the ongoing budget impasse by the Jefferson County Quorum Court. The paychecks come after Senate Bill 182 was signed into law by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on... Read More.

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Senate Bill 182 signed into law by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Monday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed Senate Bill 182 into law. The law now mandates that counties adopt the previous year's budget if they have not passed a new one by January 1. The Bill successfully passed through both legislative chambers within the past... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a Texas man being charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

Wednesday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Texas man accused of spitting on a police officer who was trying to arrest him for shoplifting. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to chare Marcus... Read More.

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Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Friday, December 27 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I... Read More.

Law enforcement to launch Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign

Monday, November 18 by Luke Matheson

This Thanksgiving holiday, Arkansas law enforcement is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the State’s Highway Safety Office on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket seat belt awareness and enforcement campaign. From Nov. 25 through Dec.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: law

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest in Grant County; Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles Damaged

Arkansas Troopers Safe After Patrol Car Hit Highlights Move Over Law Importance

Multi-State Crackdown on Move Over Law Violations to Enhance Road Safety

Sergeant Clayton Cantrell Graduates Prestigious Law Enforcement Leadership Program

Arkansas Enacts Death Penalty Law for Rape of a Minor

Arkansas School Transfer Law impacts student athletes and districts

Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

Paychecks issued to Jefferson County employees after Governor signs SB 182 into law

Senate Bill 182 signed into law by Sarah Huckabee Sanders

A $15k bond was set for a Texas man being charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

Federal judge rejects state law on challenging library books

Law enforcement to launch Thanksgiving Click It or Ticket campaign

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