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Arkansas Says Executions Unlikely Before Spring 2019

Monday, August 27 by Greg

A federal judge on Friday delayed a trial over Arkansas' lethal injection method after an attorney for the state said it is "highly unlikely" the state will be obtaining new execution drugs or set execution dates before next spring.U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker granted... Read More.

Amber Alert Activated After 3-Year-Old Taken by Biological Father in Jacksonville

Monday, August 27 by Greg

Authorities have requested the activation of an Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old from Jacksonville.State Police say Jal'ah Ware was taken by her biological father, Jal'on Ware, 21, during an aggravated residential burglary around 12:00 a.m. Monday.According to the report, the suspect also shot... Read More.

Fight Causes Panic, Leads to Cancellation of Salt Bowl

Monday, August 27 by Greg

One of the biggest high school football games in Arkansas was cancelled after a fight led to rumors of gunfire at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.More than 38,000 people were in attendance for the rivalry game between Benton and Bryant when someone fired... Read More.

Police Investigate Overnight Homicide in Pine Bluff

Monday, August 27 by Greg

Authorities say one person is dead and three more are injured after an overnight shooting in Pine Bluff. Pine Bluff police say the shooting occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the 2600 block of Fir Street near West 34th Avenue.When officers arrived, they found one... Read More.

Sunday Morning Shooting Leaves 1 Dead in Pine Bluff

Monday, August 27 by Greg

Pine Bluff police responded to a shooting that occurred on Sunday morning at about 10:16 a.m. at 19th Avenue and Amis Street.When officers arrived, they found a male victim in a yard who had received several gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to the... Read More.

Arkansas Abortion Pills Restriction Remains on Hold

Friday, August 24 by Greg

A federal appeals court says it won’t allow Arkansas to enforce a law that critics say would make the state the first in the U.S. to effectively ban abortion pills.The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied a request by the state... Read More.

Badge, Guns Stolen from Arkansas Police Officer’s Personal Vehicle

Friday, August 24 by Greg

Fort Smith police are investigating after guns were stolen from an officer's personal vehicle last week.Police said a man stole a semiautomatic rifle, a 9mm handgun, a tactical bag and the officer's badge from the vehicle about 10:40 p.m. Friday, the Fort Smith TV... Read More.

Arkansas Approves Increases for Marketplace Insurers

Friday, August 24 by Greg

Arkansas has approved average rate increases ranging from 1 percent to 4.6 percent for plans offered through the insurance marketplace under the federal health care law.The Insurance Department on Thursday announced the new rate increases for the plans for 2019. It approved a 4.6... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Locate Parents of 2-Year-Old Found on Street Alone

Friday, August 24 by Greg

Pine Bluff police have located the parents of a two-year-old child who was wandering on the streets alone early Friday morning.Authorities say the child was found at 3:00am at 26th Avenue and Locust Streets in Pine Bluff.Pine Bluff police requested help from the community... Read More.

Splash Park Open for Labor Day, Last Day for Season

Friday, August 24 by Greg

As summer winds down and Labor Day swiftly approaches, many popular summer hangouts are getting close to the end of their operational season. Lake Saracen Splash Park is one of them.The park’s operating season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and according to... Read More.

Detainee at Jail Beaten, Second Detainee Arrested

Friday, August 24 by Greg

A detainee at the adult detention center was hospitalized after allegedly being beaten by another detainee.Antonio Harris, 19, was initially treated at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, then transferred to St. Vincent Hospital at Little Rock following the incident that occurred on August 12.Harris was... Read More.

Five Named to Coaches Preseason All-SEC Squad

Thursday, August 23 by Greg

Five Razorbacks have been named preseason All-SEC by the league’s coaches with Hjalte Froholdt, Brian Wallace, De’Jon Harris, Santos Ramirez and De’Vion Warren picking up honors.The second-team honor is added to a long list of preseason accolades for Froholdt, who is on watch lists... Read More.