State News
Member of white supremacist gang in Arkansas sentenced
LITTLE ROCK—A Dover man was sentenced Monday for distribution of methamphetamine in connection with white supremacist groups in the Pope County area. Joseph Pridmore, 34, of Dardanelle, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller. Cody... Read More.
Asa Hutchinson to issue directive banning social gatherings of more than 10 people
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he'd authorized emergency temporary medical licenses for medical residents who have completed one-year internships.Hutchinson said in a news conference that expediting the licensing process has added 100 new physicians to the fight against COVID-19 in the state.... Read More.
Little Rock expands curfew because of virus outbreak
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest city on Wednesday expanded its curfew because of the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of cases in the state rose to at least 280.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said the city will impose a curfew from 9... Read More.
Arkansas Tech issues credit for lost housing due to pandemic
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Students at Arkansas Tech University will receive a credit toward future university housing after the outbreak of the coronavirus forced student dorms to close.
The school’s board of trustees approved the pro-rated credits Sunday. Credits will be applied over the next... Read More.
Governor: Arkansas has had first 2 COVID-19 deaths
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials reported the state’s first two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, and the governor said he’s calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to address a budget shortfall expected because of the pandemic.
The deaths include a 91-year-old man who died... Read More.
Hot Springs Police Officer fatally shot during traffic stop
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas State Police are investigating after a Hot Springs police officer has been fatally shot during a traffic stop Tuesday night.Hot Springs police officer Brent Scrimshire was conducting a traffic stop around 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kenwood... Read More.
Arkansas man to be sentenced 3rd time for 1991 murder
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man who killed a 12-year-old girl while robbing a grocery store more than 20 years ago will be sentenced a third time after his attorneys argued that prosecutors tainted his previous sentencing, the state’s highest court ruled.
Chad... Read More.
Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law, but the decision is not likely until after the 2020 election.The court said it would hear an appeal by 20 mainly Democratic states of... Read More.
Group files new lawsuit over Arkansas ‘eye law’ referendum
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an Arkansas law to expand the procedures optometrists may perform filed a new lawsuit Friday to prevent an effort to repeal the measure from appearing on the ballot this fall.
The group, Arkansans for Healthy Eyes, asked the... Read More.
2 violations upheld for Hot Springs medical pot dispensary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — State regulators have dismissed one violation and sustained two others against a medical marijuana dispensary in Hot Springs.
The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted Wednesday to sustain two violations against Green Springs Medical dispensary. The Hot Springs dispensary is... Read More.
Woman faces charges after coronavirus scare clears Arkansas courthouse
A woman faces criminal charges after she falsely claimed she had the coronavirus and caused a central Arkansas courthouse to be evacuated Wednesday.Celia Hill, 34, of North Little Rock, faces counts of filing a false report, obstructing governmental operations and contempt of court.According to... Read More.
