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Tattooing Arkansas’ Youth Becomes (Mostly) Illegal July 1, 2024
New laws in the Great State of Arkansas go into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024, including new starting wages for State employees, new cyber security rules and insurance plans for government offices, plus new rules for permanent body artists and minimum age requirement increases for body art in the state.
Arkansas board upholds decision to revoke medical marijuana dispensary license
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board has voted to uphold a May decision revoking the license of Green Springs Medical Dispensary in Hot Springs. This was the first time the license for an Arkansas medical marijuana dispensary has been revoked since the program started...
Arkansas Racing Commission votes to proceed with Cherokee Nation proposal for Pope County casino
An Arkansas state board has given the green light for one developer to continue in the process of trying to get a license to open a gaming venue in Pope County and told another to fold.
Arkansas wrecks kill 3 and injure 3
Arkansas Wrecks Claim Three Lives, Leave Three Injured. Arkansas witnessed a string of devastating wrecks on Monday, resulting in the tragic loss of three lives and three more injured victims. Preliminary reports from law enforcement jurisdictions suggest a hectic afternoon and evening on the state’s roads. Among the series...
Where to get free meals this summer in Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — One in five Arkansans experience food insecurity, while one in four children in Arkansas face hunger, according to Feeding America. Although many students look forward to being away from school for the summer, other students may depend on their school for one or two hot meals each day.
Woman sues city, police over LR arrest
Woman Files Lawsuit Against City and Police Over Controversial Little Rock Arrest. A lawsuit has been filed by a local woman against the city of Little Rock and its police department, claiming her civil rights were violated during an arrest last year. Various incidents of alleged police misconduct have been reported throughout the city recently, and this lawsuit has added fuel to the growing public debate about law enforcement practices.
Arkansas governor calls for special session on tax cuts and funds for hunting and fishing agency
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday called a special legislative session to take up tax cuts and the budget for the agency overseeing hunting and fishing. The Republican governor said in a post on X that she’s calling for $500 million in income...
OSBI seeks information on 1971 cold case involving a murder on I-40
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) seeks information regarding a 1971 cold case. According to OSBI, 56-year-old Mack Watkins picked up two hitchhikers, an adult male, and an adult female, while driving westbound from Little Rock, Arkansas. Watkins was found dead the next...
Black Bear Spotted in Little Rock Neighborhood in Arkansas
Before Arkansas was referred to as the Natural State, Arkansas was known as the Bear State in the early days. Maybe we should go back to that slogan since a black bear was recently spotted this week on the streets of Little Rock. Black Bear. Imagine going out to your...
12 Jun 2024 Juneteenth celebrations in Little Rock include 5k run/walk, parade and fireworks
LITTLE ROCK — Little Rock is preparing to host the state’s largest Juneteenth holiday celebrations on June 15. The weekend will offer Arkansas residents and guests a rich schedule of family-friendly events, live entertainment, culinary delights and Civil Rights experiences to celebrate African American freedom and the contributions of Black culture and achievement to the state.
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