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Deltaplex area residents named to SAU Dean’s and President’s List

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia named 585 students to its Dean’s and President's List for the fall 2019 semester, including Southeast Arkansas residents.Dean's List honorees from the area earned a 3.5 GPA or higher , and include:Ruston Smith, senior Athletic Training major from White... Read More.

Lawyers say fired officer’s reinstatement should go forward

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys for a Little Rock police officer fired for fatally shooting a motorist say an Arkansas judge should reject an effort to halt the officer’s reinstatement. Attorneys for Officer Charles Starks asked Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Tuesday... Read More.

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Judge bars Arkansas circuit court candidate from election

Wednesday, January 8 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. (AP) — A man seeking a seat on an Arkansas circuit court isn’t qualified to run for the judgeship because of a misdemeanor traffic offense he committed as a teenager, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza called his own... Read More.

Arkansas Levee Task Force Presents Final Report to Governor Hutchinson

Tuesday, January 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Levee Task Force has presented its final report with recommendations to improve monitoring and maintenance of the state’s levee system, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a press conference on Tuesday.In the past six months, the Arkansas Levee Task... Read More.

REAL ID requirement takes effect in 2020

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

HOUSTON — It's 2020, and that means the deadline is nearing for air travelers to make sure their identification is in compliance with legal requirements or risk being turned away at the airport.Beginning this fall all travelers will be required to be "REAL ID... Read More.

Arkansas judge orders officer who shot motorist reinstated

Thursday, January 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Thursday ordered the city of Little Rock to reinstate a police officer who was fired for fatally shooting a black motorist. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox reversed the Little Rock Civil Service Commission’s ruling upholding... Read More.

Small earthquake rattles England to open new decade

Wednesday, January 1 by Greg

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a small earthquake occurred in England, Ark. at approximately 1:59 .a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.A small 2.2 magnitude earthquake took place at that time. Even though it was a small one, seismologists say that is... Read More.

Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two northwestern Arkansas police officers were cleared Monday in the fatal shooting of a man who authorities say “ambushed and executed” another officer. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Fayetteville police Cpl. Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce were justified... Read More.

Drivers license testing soon to be “One Click” easier

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

Beginning next week anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can begin using an online scheduling tool to arrange the final step toward becoming a motor vehicle licensed driver. The scheduling tool will be accessible beginning Monday, January 6th through the Arkansas State... Read More.

Memphis kidnapping suspect fatally shot in Arkansas

Tuesday, December 31 by Greg

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — Police in eastern Arkansas fatally shot a kidnapping suspect early Tuesday during a traffic stop and officers discovered the suspected kidnapping victim alive inside the vehicle’s trunk, authorities said. Police in Memphis, Tennessee, responded to a report early Tuesday of... Read More.

Briefs filed to continue block on Arkansas abortion laws

Monday, December 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union and others on Monday asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to continue a ban temporarily blocking three Arkansas abortion restrictions. Federal Judge Kristine Baker has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the state... Read More.

2019 Report: Arkansas’ cannabis shops rake in $28 million

Monday, December 30 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas dispensaries sold about $28 million worth of medical marijuana in the first calendar year of legal sales in the state, according to a state agency. More than 4,200 pounds (1905 kilograms) of marijuana was bought in the state this... Read More.

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