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Medical marijuana expansion ruled off November ballot

Tuesday, October 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday.Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said it planned to... Read More.

Griffin sues Google, You Tube and parent company for violating deceptive trade practices act

Monday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on Monday, Sept. 30, announcing a lawsuit in the Phillips County Circuit Court against Google LLC, YouTube LLC, XXVI Holdings, Inc., and the parent company, Alphabet, Inc.The lawsuit claims the companies have engaged... Read More.

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Hot Springs man killed in motorcycle-vehicle accident

Friday, September 27 by Ray King

A Hot Springs man was killed Wednesday when his motorcycle hit the rear of a vehicle that failed to yield while crossing an intersection.According to a preliminary report, Bryce Metcalf, 22, was westbound riding a 2012 Honda CRB600 that was on U.S. 270B, Malvern... Read More.

Sheridan prepares for annual Timberfest celebration

Friday, September 27 by Ray King

The 41st annual Timberfest celebration takes place in Sheridan beginning Oct. 4 and continuing Oct. 5.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, participants in saw cutting, ax throwingAnd other lumberjacking activities will be competing for Arkansas State Championships sponsored by Relyance Bank.The Chamber of Commerce... Read More.

Staff reductions save Cleveland County School District nearly $420K

Thursday, September 26 by Ray King

Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King has reported that staff reductions have saved the district more nearly $420,000.In a report to the district published in the Cleveland County Hearld, King five classified positions and four certified positions have been eliminated since last year.King... Read More.

Two arrested on child porn allegations

Thursday, September 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after agents in his Special Investigations Division made two arrests within 24 hours in separate cases involving child pornography:“Last night, agents from my office arrested Giovanni Ibarra, 25, of Sherwood on three... Read More.

Chamber sets annual Farmers Appreciation Fish Fry

Tuesday, September 24 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 72nd Annual Farmers Appreciation Fish Fry on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Hestand Stadium featuring delicious King Kat catfish or chicken with all the trimmings.Tickets are $20 for Chamber Members... Read More.

UAPB sets Fall Summit Oct. 2, other schools invited to participate

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces its upcoming UAPB Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons... Read More.

Boozman, Heinrich introduce act to extend kids free access to national parks

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act to provide free access to national parks and other public lands to all American fourth graders and their families through 2031.“Introducing young Americans to our national... Read More.

3 killed in separate Pulaski County accidents

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

Three people were killed in three separate traffic accidents in Pulaski County this weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday.According to preliminary reports, the victims were identified as Jamecio Williams, 36, of North Little Rock, Jesse Henderson, 50, of Sherwood and Lavell Garrett,... Read More.

State lawmakers adopt rule to help pharmacists

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

An Arkansas legislative subcommittee on Thursday adopted an emergency rule to help pharmacies around the state deal with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and the costs associated with them.PBM’s act as middlemen between pharmacies and insurance companies and decide which drugs are covered, how much... Read More.

Senator Boozman, AIM calling for improvements in maternal health care

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) are calling for immediate action to address the critical gaps in maternal health care across Arkansas, as highlighted by the latest March of Dimes report.Arkansas currently ranks sixth in the nation for... Read More.