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Arkansas becomes latest state to send troops to southern border amid migrant surge

June 30, 2021

Arkansas becomes latest state to send troops to southern border amid migrant surge

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that his state would become the latest to send National Guard troops to the southern border -- after an appeal for help in dealing with the border crisis from Arizona and Texas.Hutchinson announced a 90-day deployment of up to 40 members of the state’s National Guard to Texas to help with security at the border.

Sen. Cotton argues Biden's picks of Clarke, Gupta to lead DOJ reveals his support of decreasing police funding

June 29, 2021

Sen. Cotton argues Biden's picks of Clarke, Gupta to lead DOJ reveals his support of decreasing police funding

Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., argued that President Biden’s picks for two of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) top positions illustrate the president’s stance on defunding the police.

Arkansas duo accused of killing police officer face additional charges

June 27, 2021

Arkansas duo accused of killing police officer face additional charges

The suspects in the killing of an Arkansas police officer face additional charges, according to Sunday reports.

Arkansas police officer dead after run over, dragged by vehicle; 2 suspects in custody

June 27, 2021

Arkansas police officer dead after run over, dragged by vehicle; 2 suspects in custody

Two suspects were arrested Saturday night after an Arkansas police officer was run over and dragged by a driver while he approached their vehicle earlier in the day, according to reports.

US Marshals in Arkansas nab suspect in shooting of Texas police officer; girlfriend also arrested

June 25, 2021

US Marshals in Arkansas nab suspect in shooting of Texas police officer; girlfriend also arrested

Following a multi-day manhunt, U.S. Marshals in Mountain View, Arkansas, on Thursday arrested a suspect accused of shooting a Texas law enforcement officer earlier this month, according to reports.

Arkansas boys basketball team's sex-assault allegations infuriate parents demanding action

June 15, 2021

Arkansas boys basketball team's sex-assault allegations infuriate parents demanding action

An Arkansas school board is under pressure from parents to take action after several members of a boys' basketball team alleged that they were sexually assaulted by other boys in the locker room.

Cotton warns Beijing Olympics will pose challenges for the 'safety, security and privacy' of American athletes

June 15, 2021

Cotton warns Beijing Olympics will pose challenges for the 'safety, security and privacy' of American athletes

EXCLUSIVE: Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sent a letter to President Biden asking what the federal government’s plans are to ensure the safety and security of American athletes competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

Critical Race Theory: These states are already cracking down on the controversial concept

June 12, 2021

Critical Race Theory: These states are already cracking down on the controversial concept

Critical Race Theory is a controversial philosophy – a progressive idea that proponents say can increase racial equity and which critics describe as a Marxist, anti-American and neo-racist.

Arkansas woman suing police after PIT maneuver flips her car going 60 mph while she was pregnant

June 9, 2021

Arkansas woman suing police after PIT maneuver flips her car going 60 mph while she was pregnant

An Arkansas woman is suing an Arkansas State Police officer after she says a "negligently performed" Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) resulted in her car flipping over on the highway at 60 miles per hour last summer.

University of Arkansas may move statue of William Fulbright, late senator and Bill Clinton's mentor

June 9, 2021

University of Arkansas may move statue of William Fulbright, late senator and Bill Clinton's mentor

The University of Arkansas’ chancellor has reportedly met with state lawmakers this week to hear their concerns about the potential relocation of a campus statue of late Sen. James William Fulbright – the one-time mentor to Bill Clinton whom the former president delivered a eulogy for at his funeral.