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Lawsuit challenges state law on providing harmful material to minors

Friday, June 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Friday challenges an Arkansas law that would subject librarians and booksellers to criminal charges if they provide “harmful” materials to minors. A coalition that includes the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock filed the challenge... Read More.

State joins robocalls lawsuit

Monday, May 29 by Ray King

Arkansas has joined into a lawsuit against an Arizona based company, accusing them on facilitating billions of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Tim Griffin released a statement saying "I'm joining with 48 Attorneys General to push back against the nuisance of robocalls." For it's part the... Read More.

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State Senator Stephanie Flowers shares her thoughts on those opposing the continuation of the tax

Tuesday, May 9 by Alex Bivens

As voters go to the polls today to decide the fate of extending the five-eights cent Go Forward sales tax for another seven years and adopting an additional three-eights cent tax devoted to public safety, State Senator Stephanie Flowers had some thoughts on people... Read More.

State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

Tuesday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday formally adjourned this year’s session without lawmakers attempting to override any vetoes Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued. The Senate adjourned sine die after confirming several of Sanders’ appointments to various state panels, while the... Read More.

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Arkansas State WBB adds 4 D1 transfers

Wednesday, April 26 by Staff

Four Division-I transfers have been added to the 2023-24 Arkansas State women’s basketball roster, head coach Destinee Rogers announced Wednesday. Post players Cheyenne Forney (Denver) and Emma Imevbore (Lamar) will bolster A-State’s frontcourt, while guards Wynter Rogers (West Virginia) and Bre Sutton (ULM) look to... Read More.

15-year-old Malvern girl found safe

Thursday, April 20 by Staff

UPDATE: 15-year-old Destiny Lynn Johnson has returned home and is safe according to a social media post made by her mother. ORIGINAL STORY: The Arkansas State Police along with the Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 15-year-old Destiny Lynn Johnson, who is missing from... Read More.

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Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from Arkansas State Trooper

Thursday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $1,500 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from an Arkansas State trooper Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ahmad Harris, 18, with felony fleeing. Trooper... Read More.

Legislature approves state budget and ends session

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved a proposed $6.2 billion budget and an overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws on Friday as they wrapped up an 89-day legislative session that’s been marked by approval of Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ school voucher... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police, JCSO handle “hallucinating” driver on I-530

Saturday, April 8 by Staff

Arkansas State Police Troopers and Jefferson County Deputies responded to a situation on I-530 near Redfield Saturday afternoon involving an 18 Wheeler that had parked in a lane of travel on the interstate, leading to the driver of the truck getting out of his... Read More.

Jefferson County Prosecutors discuss Warren murder case and his Washington State charges

Friday, April 7 by Staff

Prosecutors in Washington State have filed aggravated first-degree murder charges against a Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting deaths of his former girlfriend and her daughter. If convicted, Kirkland C. Warren, now 27, would be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of... Read More.

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Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced

Tuesday, April 4 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced The SB Live basketball post season awards were recently released and the 5A State Champion Pine Bluff Zebras were well represented on the boys side. COACH OF THE YEAR Billy Dixon- Pine Bluff 27-5/15-1 5A South PLAYER OF THE YEAR Deion Buford-Wesson... Read More.

State tax cuts get initial approval

Tuesday, April 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a plan to cut the state’s individual and corporate income taxes by $124 million a year. The majority-Republican Senate approved the measure — backed by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders — to cut the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state

Lawsuit challenges state law on providing harmful material to minors

State joins robocalls lawsuit

State Senator Stephanie Flowers shares her thoughts on those opposing the continuation of the tax

State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

Arkansas State WBB adds 4 D1 transfers

15-year-old Malvern girl found safe

Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from Arkansas State Trooper

Legislature approves state budget and ends session

Arkansas State Police, JCSO handle “hallucinating” driver on I-530

Jefferson County Prosecutors discuss Warren murder case and his Washington State charges

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced

State tax cuts get initial approval

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