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legislature sends restrictions on cryptocurrency bill to Governor

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments’ ability to regulate them last year.The majority-Republican House overwhelmingly approved the Senate-backed measures, sending them to GOP Gov.... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges background checks on gun buyers

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty-six Republican attorneys general filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers across the United States to run background checks on buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.The lawsuits filed in federal court... Read More.

lawsuit filed over decision to remove X on state ID and driver’s licenses

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards.The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas... Read More.

One killed, two hurt in fiery Tuesday accident

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 63 at the River Bridge Tuesday night.According to a preliminary report, the victim, an-unidentified female was a passenger in a vehicle that was southbound that crossed the centerline and struck... Read More.

Supreme Court turns down block of age verification of porn websites

Tuesday, April 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.The justices rejected an emergency appeal filed by the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry. The... Read More.

Former President Clinton praises late Senator Pryor at funeral

Monday, April 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. David Pryor was remembered during a Saturday funeral service by family, friends and colleagues, including former President Bill Clinton.Pryor died at the age of 89 on April 20 from natural causes. The memorial was... Read More.

Jefferson County payroll in jeopardy after dispute with County Judge, other elected officials

Monday, April 29 by Ray King

For the second time in a month, Jefferson County employees are facing the possibility of not getting paid.This is the result of an on-going dispute between County Judge Gerald Robinson and County Assessor Gloria Tillman who Robinson has been accused of nepotism because her... Read More.

Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Friday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney Jack Wagoner, who helped successfully challenge Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage before state and federal courts, has died. He was 62.Wagoner died in Little Rock on Tuesday, said Bruce Tennant, an attorney who worked with him at his law... Read More.

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Woman pleads guilty to stealing and selling human body parts

Thursday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that a former employee of a mortuary services provider has pleaded guilty to transporting stolen body parts across state lines and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Candace Chapman... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court approves additional money for annex renovations

Thursday, April 25 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court has approved an additional $400,000 for the current phase of the Grant County Annex project, which is converting the former First Baptist Church on Rose Street.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the additional money is designed to helping to... Read More.

State panel prohibits electronic signatures on voter registration forms

Thursday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel has prohibited election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with an electronic signature, a move that critics say amounts to voter suppression.The State Board of Election Commissions on Tuesday unanimously approved the emergency rule. The... Read More.

Grant County sets up fund for search and rescue operations

Wednesday, April 24 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court has approved legislation setting up a “pay for call” policy for Grant County Rescue: Search and Rescue operations.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the ordinance sets a standard $20 for each response to qualifying emergencies.The newspaper said many first... Read More.