Goal-line stand sends Liberty over Razorbacks

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Liberty coach Hugh Freeze said it might have been the biggest win of his career. Arkansas’ Sam Pittman knew it was his worst loss. No. 23 Liberty picked up its first win over an SEC school just five years after its... Read More.
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Concession stand update presented to Sheridan City Council

The Sheridan City Council in its first meeting of the year heard an update on concession stand renovations at the city’s ballpark. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the top of the current facility will be renovated, and the downstairs restrooms will be remodeled and... Read More.
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Governor signs Stand ground law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure easing the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense. The Republican governor signed the measure that removes the duty to retreat before deadly force can be... Read More.

Stand Your Ground Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

The Arkansas State House is sending the Stand Your Ground bill to the desk of Governor Hutchinson.  The bill has received a lot of attention both in last year's session and this one.  The law, if signed by the governor, loosens restrictions on deadly... Read More.
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stand ground bill advances in house

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Tuesday advanced legislation loosening the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, weeks after rejecting the same measure. The House Judiciary Committee voted 10-9 for the bill that would remove would... Read More.
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Stand Your Ground Bill Falls in Committee

The "Stand Your Bill" is dead, for now.  The Arkansas House Judiciary Committee defeated SB 24 on a voice vote.  The bill, carried by State Senator Bob Ballinger, was previously approved by the State Senate.  The committee heard more than three hours of public... Read More.

State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House. The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would remove the state’s duty to retreat.... Read More.
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Stand your ground legislation advances in State Senate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Wednesday advanced legislation loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, two years after the proposal failed before the same committee. By a 5-2 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposal... Read More.