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Arkansas State Police receives $4. 2 million from immigration enforcement incentive program
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (31+ words) Texarkana Gazette Arkansas State Police receives $4. 2 million from immigration enforcement incentive program Incentive funds part of $12 M requested under partnership...
Fitness-to-proceed exam ordered for Sevier County man charged in death of 6-year-old stepson
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (64+ words) Texarkana Gazette Fitness-to-proceed exam ordered for Sevier County man charged in death of 6-year-old stepson De QUEEN, Ark. -- A man charged in the killing of his 6-year-old stepson will undergo an examination to see if he is fit to proceed…...
Basketball: Orr crashes glass, helps TAMUT pick up conference win
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (61+ words) Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Ark La Tex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. TEXARKANA, Texas -- Former Texas High standout. .. Basketball: Orr crashes glass, helps TAMUT pick up conference…...
Panel rejects legislator's proposed 'Arkansas Property Rights Protection From Sharia Law Act"
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (60+ words) An Arkansas legislative committee on Wednesday declined to advance a proposal that sought to establish the "Arkansas Property Rights Protection From Sharia Law Act.". .. Panel rejects legislator's proposed 'Arkansas Property Rights Protection From Sharia Law Act' An Arkansas legislative committee…...
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson, son testify at sanctions hearing over son's 2023 felony drug conviction
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (73+ words) FAYETTEVILLE -- Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson testified Wednesday that his son's "character is outstanding" and he is dedicated to his clients at Asa Hutchinson Law Group of Bentonville. His son, Asa. .. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson, son testify at sanctions hearing over…...
New Texarkana, Arkansas, law enforcement officers graduate training academy
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (287+ words) CAMDEN, Ark. -- The Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement Standards and Training has announced the graduation of 77 new law enforcement officers from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. Officers Danny Crocker, David Owens, Aubrey Butler and Felix Torres are employed with…...
Little Rock mayor to seek expanded curfew for minors after Saturday's downtown shooting leaves Texas teen injured
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (513+ words) Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. will ask the city's Board of Directors to authorize an expanded citywide curfew for minors from 10 p. m. to 5 a. m. on Fridays and Saturdays, according to a news release issued Monday. Scott's announcement followed a shooting Saturday…...
Nevada County, Arkansas, cast iron cooking expert shares craft
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (43+ words) Texarkana Gazette Nevada County, Arkansas, cast iron cooking expert shares craft PRESCOTT, Ark. -- Sheila Ballard still laughs when she tells the story of how she got started cooking with cast iron over an open fire....
Arkansas teacher fund OKs use of $900 million
1+ week, 5+ day ago (117+ words) Texarkana Gazette Arkansas teacher fund OKs use of $900 million Private credit and equity investments aim to diversify its portfolio Amid topsy-turvy stock markets, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System trustees on Monday authorized up to $900 million in new investments in private…...
Man with felony warrants killed Sunday after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Texarkana Arkansas Police Department officer
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (219+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a fatal officer'involved shooting Sunday on state Highway 296. At approximately 6: 15 p. m. , an ASP trooper conducted a traffic stop on a GMC SUV, according to an ASP news release. Prior to…...