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Gender-neutral IDs prohibited, electronic voter registration limited in Arkansas
Arkansas lawmakers gave final approval Friday to two rules that have generated opposition and litigation: one limiting the use of electronic signatures on voter registration forms and one eliminating the gender-neutral “X” marker on driver’s licenses. The Arkansas Legislative Council’s Administrative Rules Subcommittee approved both rules Thursday. The driver’s license rule prohibits the use of […]
Arkansas panel OKs $1.25 million to public defenders to forestall layoffs, clear case backlog
Arkansas lawmakers directed $1.25 million Friday to the state Public Defender Commission to support processing a backlog of more than 5,000 cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission would have had to lay off attorneys immediately without the money, executive director Gregg Parrish told a panel of the Arkansas Legislative Council on Monday. The […]
Arkansas scientists studying medical properties of scorpion venom
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Scientists in Arkansas are researching the potential medical properties of scorpion venom. According to a release, scientists at Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and the University of Arkansas (U of A) have "produced a high-quality genome assembly for a scorpion," which they say could lead to the development of pain treatments.
Man arrested in connected with shooting at judge’s home
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Law Enforcement has made in arrest connected to a shooting that happened at the home of Judge Ron Hunter. “On August 24, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, a search warrant was executed by the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police, and FBI in the Greenfield area on Daisy Road. This operation was linked to a shooting incident involving Judge Ron Hunter and law enforcement on the evening of August 23, 2024.
Outdoor Notes: Squirrel season opens Aug. 24
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite traditions. The day serves as an excellent opportunity for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport. ...
Pine Bluff ready for 2024 season after heartbreaking playoff loss | Preps on 11
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In the offseason, Pine Bluff football's motto has been clear: don't get too high on the highs and too low on the lows. All four athletes who spoke at Thursday's media day said something to that degree when asked what they learned about last season.
Stop the Violence Rally in Texarkana offers hope, community softball game
TEXARKANA, Ark. – A Stop the Violence Rally in Texarkana provided hope to others with speakers and a community softball game on Saturday. The organizer, Shawntell Young, who lost her daughter Jaqualyn Paxton to gun violence in 2019, uses her memory to uplift young people with a scholarship offered to area college-bound kids.
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