Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Little Rock.
A 33-year-old North Little Rock man accepted a 34-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his longtime companion in front of her two young children+ the older child described the attack to police.
North Little Rock police began a death investigation after finding a man dead in the 8000 block of Faulkner Lake Road just before 1 a.m. Friday—officials said the body will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy and anyone with tips should contact Detective Adam Williams at 501-771-7167—.
North Little Rock police responded at 12:54 a.m. Friday to a call in the 8000 block of Faulkner Lake Road and discovered an unidentified man dead in the street — his body was taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Little Rock police on Friday identified 20-year-old Travis Weston Jr. as a suspect wanted on a capital murder count for the May 20 shooting on S.
Pulaski St.—if apprehended, he will be the second arrest in the case following Ryan Frierson's extradition from Texas.
Saline County officials are sharing new details on a dog attack that killed a 15-year-old girl earlier this week — officials say more information will be released as the investigation continues.
On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced an executive order to modernize IT services — the plan assigns the Division of Information Systems to centralize administration, project management, governance and cybersecurity to improve government operations.
Pulaski County courts are offering an amnesty program at the Little Rock district court that lets residents clear outstanding warrants and tickets without facing jail time.
The program aims to reduce backlogged cases while giving locals a chance to settle disputes before further penalties are applied.
Arkansas football is expected to host 10 prospects for official visits on the third consecutive weekend as part of the Razorbacks' recruiting efforts—prospects will tour campus facilities and meet coaches during the visits.
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