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July 30, 2023

Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning librarians from exposing minors to 'harmful' material

A judge has blocked a law from taking effect in Arkansas that would have allowed criminal charges to be brought against librarians for exposing minors to "harmful" materials.

July 26, 2023

Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery dies after suffering 2 strokes

Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery, aged 66, passed away a day after revealing his decision to step down from office due to two strokes he had suffered in recent months.

July 25, 2023

Arkansas treasurer out early after suffering 2 strokes in office

Republican Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery plans to retire September 30, according to his office, with his family citing effects of his second stroke this year as a deciding factor.

July 24, 2023

Arkansas trucker gets 4 years for beating officer with flagpole at Jan. 6 riot

Peter Stager, 44, of Conway, Arkansas, has been sentenced to over four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol Building.

July 24, 2023

Justice Barbara Webb announces candidacy for chief justice of Arkansas Supreme Court

Justice Barbara Webb announced Monday her candidacy for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. She will be the third person to join the race for the top spot next year.

July 24, 2023

Gov. Sanders visits southern border, calls it 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) on what she witnessed at the southern border and the 2024 presidential election

July 23, 2023

Arkansas rape suspect turns himself in after reportedly shooting himself and going missing: police

Rape suspect Miguel "Mickey" Salazar turned himself into the Franklin County Sheriff's Office after he went missing. Police were told he shot himself and walked into the woods.

July 19, 2023

Sarah Sanders slams 'The Left' for outrage over Jason Aldean song while not stopping 'looters and criminals'

Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders called out the “priorities of Democrats" after left-wing activists attempted to cancel Jason Aldean’s recent hit, "Try That in a Small Town."

July 19, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders hasn't ruled out special legislative session on tax cuts

After ending the fiscal year with a near-record surplus, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has not ruled out a special legislative session on tax cuts.

July 18, 2023

Director of Arkansas crime lab to retire at end of August

The director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, Kermit Channell, is set to retire after dedicating 16 years to the position. His retirement is scheduled for the end of August.