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More than 7 tons of medical marijuana sold in Arkansas

Monday, June 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than seven tons of medical marijuana has been sold in the state in just more than a year since sales began, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. DFA said Saturday that 22 dispensaries have sold 14,714... Read More.

Former VA pathologist pleads guilty in patient’s death

Thursday, June 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A pathologist fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital after officials said he had been impaired while on duty pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient who authorities allege he misdiagnosed. Robert Morris Levy also pleaded... Read More.

Speed limits in Arkansas to be raised

Wednesday, June 10 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Hitting the highway is about to be a little faster across the state. The Department of Transportation is getting ready to raise the speed limit on highways and interstates.State highways will go up five miles per hour. Interstates inside the... Read More.

Both John L. McClellan VA Hospital entrances to reopen

Wednesday, June 10 by Greg

Starting Wednesday, June 10, both the South (closest to I-630) and Main entrance circles at John L. McClellan VA Hospital will be open to vehicular drop-off and pick-up traffic for our Veterans. Both entrances will be open to entry and exit foot traffic.Screenings will... Read More.

Governor directs Guardsmen to deactivate from civil disturbance mission

Monday, June 8 by Greg

Arkansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will deactivate and return home after being directed to support the Arkansas State Police in a civil disturbance mission that began on May 31 after the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minnesota.Arkansans took to the streets of... Read More.

Governor declares emergency; Little Rock curfew expanded

Tuesday, June 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas governor declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to continued demonstrations to protest the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police. A statement from a spokeswoman for Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the Republican governor... Read More.

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Arkansas authorities use tear gas to break up violent protesters

Tuesday, June 2 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas authorities used tear gas for the third night in a row Monday to disperse violent protests outside the state Capitol over the death of George Floyd. Arkansas State Police fired tear gas to break up the protest, which had... Read More.

Federal judge upholds use of sedative in Arkansas executions

Monday, June 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday upheld Arkansas’ execution process, ruling that the state can continue to use a sedative in lethal injections that other states have backed away from and rejecting claims that its use amounts to cruel and... Read More.

Group stops collecting signatures for marijuana legalization

Thursday, May 28 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group seeking a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas has stopped collecting signatures due to the coronavirus pandemic but will refocus its efforts for 2022, a spokeswoman said. Arkansas True Grass wanted an amendment to legalize marijuana... Read More.

Arkansas State Capitol to Reopen to the Public June 1

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced Wednesday that the Arkansas State Capitol would reopen to the public on Monday, June 1st. Hours and services will be limited.Until further notice, the building will be open to the public from 9:00... Read More.

New data from CDC estimates COVID-19 mortality rate is 0.4%, significantly lower than previously reported

Wednesday, May 27 by Greg

New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising questions about just how deadly the coronavirus is.The virus has had a catastrophic impact on the U.S. killing nearly 100,000 Americans. However, a new estimate from the CDC indicates a smaller percentage of people... Read More.

Food Assistance Approved for Families of Students in Free Lunch Program

Tuesday, May 26 by Greg

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) --- The State of Arkansas received federal approval today to provide food assistance to families of students who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program when schools are in session, the Departments of Education (ADE) and Human Services (DHS) announced... Read More.

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