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Voters to decide fate of casino in Pope County

Thursday, August 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify.A campaign to ease restrictions on the state's medical marijuana program,... Read More.

Accident on U.S. 270 leaves one dead, one injured

Wednesday, July 31 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Monday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Terry Eugene Hill Jr., 40, of Malvern was westbound on U.S. Highway 270 when the 2015 Jeep he was driving failed to... Read More.

30-year prison sentence for man involved in child porn scheme

Wednesday, July 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Justin Lee Palmer, who “coached” young girls who were anorexic and encouraged them to self-harm and film child pornography, will spend 30 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas,... Read More.

State Supreme Court orders signature count of abortion petitions

Wednesday, July 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in favor of putting an abortion-rights measure on the ballot — but only ones collected by volunteers for the proposal’s campaign.The one-page order from the... Read More.

Two killed, four injured in Monday accident

Tuesday, July 23 by Ray King

Two people were killed, and four others injured in a two-vehicle accident near Hazen in Prairie County Monday.According to a preliminary report, Luis Vega Romero, 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada was eastbound n the westbound lane of I-40 at the 198-mile marker in a... Read More.

Former Governor talks about Trump pick for Vice-President

Friday, July 19 by Ray King

Former governor Asa Hutchinson gave input on the state of the Republican party amid former President Trump's assassination attempt and election season in full gear.J.D. Vance has been selected as Trump's running mate, and the move has raised a lot of questions Hutchinson pointed... Read More.

Lawsuit filed after abortion petition rejected by Secretary of State

Thursday, July 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is being sued for rejecting petitions in favor of a proposed ballot measure to scale back the state’s abortion ban, with supporters asking the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order officials to start counting more than 100,000 signatures... Read More.

UAMS named to best hospitals list

Tuesday, July 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. In the magazine’s annual Best Hospitals edition, released today, UAMS was named Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, in a... Read More.

Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Robinson

Monday, July 15 by Ray King

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has directed the United States flag and the Arkansas State flag to fly at half-staff in memory of former Congressman Tommy Robinson.Congressman Robinson passed away at the age of 82 on July 10. Flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise... Read More.

Former Congressman, Pulaski County Sheriff Robinson dies at 82

Thursday, July 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tommy Robinson, who gained notoriety as an Arkansas sheriff for tactics that included chaining inmates outside a state prison to protest overcrowding, has died. He was 82.Robinson died at a Forrest City hospital Wednesday night of... Read More.

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Little Rock couple charged with murder in death of infant child

Wednesday, July 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas couple has been charged with capital murder after one of their four young children left inside a hot vehicle died from apparent heat exhaustion, authorities said.Prosecutors in Little Rock filed the murder charges Monday against Deja and... Read More.

State records surplus as fiscal year ends

Monday, July 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has ended its fiscal year with a $698.4 million surplus, state finance officials announced Tuesday.The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal year that ended on Sunday totaled $6.9 billion.... Read More.

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