Recent Local Headlines
In an expedited lawsuit, the state Supreme Court ordered the Secretary of State to resume counting signatures for a proposed amendment to legalize abortion in Arkansas.
Rebecca Robinson
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KASU News
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Patrick Semansky/APAfter announcing his decision to withdraw from the race, U.S President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee for president. -
Curtesy Photo/FacebookGriffin says Secretary of state John Thurston made the right call in throwing out over 101 thousand signatures collected to legalize abortion.
As heard on Morning Edition from KASU
Josie Lenora
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Little Rock Public Radio
Following a FOIA request, the Arkansas Times obtained documents submitted by Arkansans for Limited Government and found evidence the group may have turned in the necessary paperwork.
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Tess Virbin/Arkansas AdvocateThe more than 101,000 signatures the group collected were thrown out on a technicality by the Arkansas Secretary of State. -
Josie Lenora/Little Rock Public RadioAfter the group spent months working to put the amendment on the 2024 ballot, the Secretary of State threw it out Wednesday.
Local Justice, Politics, & Money
Rebecca Robinson
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KASU News
The Craighead County Quorum Court, accompanied by Sheriff Marty Boyd and Assistant Administrator Todd Harrell, toured the county's detention center following their regular meeting.
Local Research, Health, & Environment
Money Bright
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Flickr
Following public outcry since the passage of a “right-to-mine” bill last year, Arkansas has imposed regulations on the noisy industry.
Local Arts & Culture
Watch the unveiling of the Daisy Gatson Bates statue for the U.S. Statuary Hall at the Capitol. It's one of two statues to represent Arkansas in Washington D.C.
Antoinette Grajeda
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Arkansas Advocate
