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Senate panel OK’s home delivery of alcohol

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Tuesday advanced legislation allowing home delivery of alcohol by liquor stores, a measure that would make permanent something that’s been temporarily allowed during the coronavirus pandemic.The Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee approved... Read More.

State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

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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Another state legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, a House spokeswoman said, the second to be infected since the Legislature began its session last week.Rep. Keith Slape told the House speaker Tuesday he had tested positive for the virus, House... Read More.

Man arrested after alleged assault with handguns

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested in Monday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them.Willie Word, 72, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 500 block of Park... Read More.

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Bond set in shooting incident

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people during an altercation of Jan. 15.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Watts, 53, with... Read More.

Governor, health secretary get COVID vaccine shots

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. José R. Romero received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Monday.Hutchinson, a 70-year-old Republican, said he was being vaccinated in public to show state residents that the shot is a... Read More.

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Boston scores 26 as South Carolina downs Arkansas

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — On a day South Carolina unveiled a bronze statue of A’ja Wilson, current standout Aliyah Boston shined in a manner not unlike the Gamecocks great.“The numbers speak for themselves,” coach Dawn Staley said. “If you look across the board at... Read More.

Alcorn routs UAPB behind Crosby

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Troymain Crosby had 18 points as Alcorn State routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 82-48 on Monday. Oddyst Walker and David Pierce III added 15 points each, and Kurk Lee had 14 points and eight assists for Alcorn State (2-6, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Shaun... Read More.

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Alabama rolls over Arkansas behind Petty

Monday, January 18 by Ray King

TUSCALOSSA, Ala. (AP) — John Petty Jr. made five 3-pointers and set an Alabama program record and finished with 17 points as the Crimson Tide routed Arkansas 90-59 on Saturday.Alabama (11-3, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) has won seven straight, its longest win streak since opening... Read More.

Southern downs UAPB behind Henderson

Monday, January 18 by Ray King

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Harrison Henderson recorded 19 points and 13 rebounds to lift Southern to an 88-53 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. Ahsante Shivers had 15 points and seven rebounds for Southern (2-4, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Samkelo Cele added 12 points... Read More.

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lawsuit claims Rutledge misuses office

Monday, January 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawsuit alleges Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge misuses her office to promote her political aspirations and illegally used taxpayer money.The lawsuit filed Friday in Pulaski County Circuit Court in Little Rock alleges Rutledge overstepped her authority by supporting... Read More.

State to expand COVID Vaccinations

Monday, January 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday will expand its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 or older.Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is 70, is set to get his first dose of the vaccine Monday afternoon.On Sunday, Arkansas reported 976... Read More.

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