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Completion of audit into Arkansas governor's $19,000 lectern has been pushed back to April

Mar. 27, 2024 17:58 PM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A report detailing the audit of a $19,000 lectern purchased for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be completed later than expected after the governor's office said it needed more time for its response, the state's legislative auditor told lawmakers on Wednesday. ...

Giffa's 22 lead High Point over Arkansas State 81-80 in CBI semifinals

Mar. 26, 2024 22:09 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kezza Giffa had 22 points in High Point's 81-80 victory over Arkansas State on Tuesday night in the CBI Tournament semifinals. Giffa gave High Point an 81-74 lead with 1:54 left. Giffa had five rebounds for the Panthers (27-8). Kimani...

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas' ban on critical race theory

Mar. 25, 2024 22:51 PM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state's ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. The lawsuit by the teacher...

Royals righty Michael Wacha will get X-rays after taking liner off pitching hand during scrimmage

Mar. 24, 2024 17:05 PM EDT

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Royals right-hander Michael Wacha was hit on his pitching hand during his final inning of spring training Sunday, just before the club was to leave Arizona, and will have X-rays on his middle finger to determine the extent of the injury. Wacha was pitching in...

Hicks scores 21, Arkansas State takes down Bethune-Cookman 86-85 in CBI

Mar. 23, 2024 15:46 PM EDT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Freddy Hicks had 21 points in Arkansas State's 86-85 victory against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday in the CBI Tournament. Hicks made a runner with 6.3 seconds left for an 86-83 lead. Hicks also contributed nine rebounds for the Red Wolves...

Arkansas airport director shot by federal agents dies, affidavit alleges illegal firearm sales

Mar. 21, 2024 22:01 PM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The executive director of Little Rock's airport, who was injured earlier this week in a shootout with federal agents serving a search warrant at his home, died on Thursday. Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport said in a statement that Bryan Malinowski...

Brother of airport director shot by ATF agents speaks out about shooting

Mar. 20, 2024 20:08 PM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The brother of the Little Rock airport executive shot by federal agents serving a search warrant said he fears his brother may not survive. Bryan Malinowski, 53, was injured in a shootout Tuesday with agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...

ATF agent injured in shootout at home of Little Rock, Arkansas, airport executive director

Mar. 19, 2024 18:26 PM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal agents were involved in a shootout early Tuesday as they tried to serve a search warrant at the Little Rock home of the person who leads the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, authorities confirmed. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...

Gov. Sanders deploys Arkansas National Guard to support southern border control efforts

Mar. 19, 2024 17:01 PM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas National Guard will send about 40 guardsmen to Texas to support border control efforts along the nation's southern border, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office said Tuesday. The guard's operation is at the governor's direction and will begin...

Florida Gulf Coast tops Central Arkansas 76-47 to win seventh-straight ASUN title

Mar. 16, 2024 22:03 PM EDT

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Emani Jefferson scored 20 points with eight rebounds and five assists to help power Florida Gulf Coast to a 76-47 win over Central Arkansas in the Atlantic Sun Conference championship game Saturday. Florida Gulf Coast has played in the the conference...