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Hate-crimes measure gains LR approval Crimes that target individuals because of their race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability will now have enhanced penalt... by Rachel Herzog - July 8, 2020

Hopeful's conviction stirs legal questions One of three candidates seeking to become the Democratic nominee this fall for a seat in the state House faces eligibility questions because of a decades-old co... by John Moritz - July 8, 2020

Dietz prevails in Jacksonville City Council runoff With a 25-vote margin, Michael Dietz won Tuesday's runoff election to fill the vacancy on the Jacksonville City Council. by Tony Holt - July 8, 2020

Suspect's slaying case not his first The 18-year-old suspect arrested last week in the slaying of a transgender teenager in Sherwood was involved in the fatal shooting of another teen four years ag... by Joseph Flaherty - July 8, 2020

Victims' kin seek delay for federal execution Victims' family members have asked a judge to block a convicted murderer's Monday execution because of fears for their own health if they have to travel and wit... by Tony Holt - July 8, 2020

Meeting updates school-case sides U.S. District Chief Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. met Tuesday with attorneys for the Pulaski County Special School District and Black students known as the McClen... by Cynthia Howell - July 8, 2020

Case of mayor's brother detailed In a series of events involving multiple law enforcement agencies Monday, the brother of the Little Rock mayor left a hospital where he had been transported aft... by Joseph Flaherty - July 8, 2020

LR Board of Directors notebook Bid to bar evictions in pandemic tabled by Rachel Herzog - July 8, 2020

Maumelle says no to mask mandate The city of Maumelle adopted a resolution Monday night that "strongly encourages" the use of masks in public places in an effort to stop the spread of the coron... by Stephen Simpson - July 8, 2020

Man killed in fire in Texarkana ID'd TEXARKANA -- A man who died in a house fire early Sunday on Preston Street has been identified as 36-year-old Anton Robinson of Texarkana. by TEXARKANA GAZETTE - July 8, 2020

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Work to close lane of I-40 east of NLR An eastbound lane of Interstate 40 will be closed temporarily so work crews can install an overhead sign on the interstate just east of North Little Rock in Pul... by The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 8, 2020

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Judge rejects bid for order to delay pipeline shutdown FARGO, N.D. -- A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a request for an emergency order to delay the process of shutting down the Dakota Access pipeline while attor... by The Associated Press - July 8, 2020

Brother of Little Rock mayor charged with kidnapping, theft Prior to his arrest Monday for kidnapping and theft charges related to the theft of a vehicle with two children inside, the younger brother of Little Rock’s may... July 7, 2020