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Arkansas protests continue, call for law enforcement reform

Friday, June 12 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Demonstrations continue in at least four Arkansas cities, with protesters calling for changes in how police handle situations involving people of color in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. New policies would prohibit tactics that could lead to... Read More.

Governor expresses concern about protests spreading COVID-19

Thursday, June 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he was concerned about the large gatherings of people in Arkansas who have been protesting the death of George Floyd could lead to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. “I hope they’re all careful and... Read More.

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Dozens arrested in protests at Little Rock

Wednesday, June 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Dozens of people were arrested at protests in downtown Little Rock over the death of George Floyd, the governor said Wednesday as demonstrations continued in Arkansas’ capital city. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said 79 people were arrested late Tuesday after protests... Read More.

PBPD Chief Sergeant encourages peaceful protests

Tuesday, June 2 by Ray King

By Ray King While cities across the country including several in Arkansas have seen protests, some of them violent following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week, Pine Bluff has thus far been spared and Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant wants to keep it... Read More.

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Protests continue throughout Arkansas over death of Floyd

Monday, June 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Protests continued for a second night outside Arkansas’ Capitol and throughout the state over the death of George Floyd. Late Sunday, police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators outside the Capitol, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. The move... Read More.

Arkansas cemetery allows Confederate flags despite protests

Monday, February 24 by Greg

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas cemetery will continue allowing individuals or groups to place Confederate flags on grave markers unless a family member of the deceased objects, despite complaints the flag is a racist symbol. Eureka Springs’ cemetery commission approved an amendment earlier... Read More.

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