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Published on 13:43 GMT

Wanted South Carolina man arrested in Northeast Arkansas

SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Sharp County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Thursday who was wanted in South Carolina for attempted murder. Sheriff Shane Russell said the U.S. Marshals Service contacted him just after noon on Aug. 21 regarding 23-year-old …

Source: KAIT 8 - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on 08:21 GMT

Two people arrested in Northwest Arkansas in connection with various charges

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ARRESTS Benton County Sheriff's Office Trenton Jackson, 24, of South Jerry Avenue in Fayetteville, was arrested Thursday in connection with domestic battering. Jackson …

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on 16:49 GMT

Water woes may wash away Arkansas lawmakers’ support for governor’s prison plan

One of the notable features of Gov. Sarah Sanders’ first two years in office has been that when she asks Republican legislators to jump, their usual response is “how high?” So it’s all the more striking that the Arkansas Legislative Council has quietly …

Source: Arkansas Times - Left-wing
Published on 12:38 GMT

Faith leaders in Arkansas plead for Gov. Landry to end nitrogen gas executions

<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (<a href="http://ktalnews.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KTAL/KMSS</a>) - Faith leaders of Arkansas join together to stop the use of the gas method in …

Source: KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana - Pending
Published on 15:19 GMT

Arkansas Department of Corrections to Launch Digital Mail System in September

The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) announced that it will implement a new Digital Mail System beginning September 15, 2025, aimed at improving safety and efficiency in handling inmate correspondence. Under the new system, all non-legal mail for …

Source: Deltaplex Media - Arkansas - Pending
Published on 07:01 GMT

Sheriff's deputy fired after heated traffic stop with 81-year-old driver in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — An officer from the Hempstead County Sheriff's Office has been dismissed following a controversial traffic stop involving an 81-year-old man. Deputy Jason Johnson was caught on body camera footage during a July 25 incident …

Source: KATV 7 - Arkansas - Indeterminate
Published on 07:15 GMT

Faith leaders speak against death penalty, urge Arkansas governor not to restart executions

Share This Article Arkansas faith leaders petitioned Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday not to restart executions in the state in light of a new law allowing the use of nitrogen gas suffocation for the death penalty. Seven clergy members of different …

Source: Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas - Pending
Published on 07:02 GMT

Searcy police arrest sparks trafficking awareness in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — Last weekend, the Searcy Police Department arrested 69-year-old Charles Leroy Arnold on four counts of trafficking of persons, among other charges. This arrest has sparked broader conversations about trafficking in the state. The …

Source: KATV 7 - Arkansas - Indeterminate
Published on 02:42 GMT

Arkansas Advocate: Faith leaders speak against death penalty, urge Arkansas governor not to restart executions

Arkansas faith leaders petitioned Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday, August 21, 2025 not to restart executions in the state in light of a new law allowing the use of nitrogen gas suffocation for the death penalty. Seven clergy members of different …

Source: Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Faith leaders call on Arkansas governor to reverse course on nitrogen executions

Execution by nitrogen suffocation is experimental and an affront to humans' inherent dignity, a group of faith leaders said during a Thursday news conference at the state Capitol in which they called on Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to walk back the …

Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Pending
Published on Aug 20, 2025

KASU News: Arkansas prison population projected to grow through 2035

Arkansas’s prison population continues to rise with projections showing steady growth through 2035. Families across the state applied in record numbers for Education Freedom Accounts as the program expands. A new report finds gaps in Arkansas’s sex …

Source: KASU - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Bradley County Quorum Court discusses taxes, jail plans during August meeting

By Heather Perry - Eagle Correspondent The Bradley County Quorum Court held its regular monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 18, beginning with public comments and updates from county officials. Bradley County Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Leeanna …

Source: The Eagle Democrat - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Aug 21, 2025

Franklin County proposed prison site may not have access to amount of water needed

IMPACT STATEMENT. >> WELL, KYRA, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE FIRST TEST WELLS BEING DRILLED AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SITE WHERE THE STATE IS PLANNING A 3000 BED PRISON. WELL, THEY HAVE FOUND WATER YIELD FAR BELOW WHAT THE PRISON NEEDS. SO THEY WERE DRILLED ON …

Source: KHBS - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on Aug 20, 2025

Former sheriff sentenced to prison

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner to 24 months in prison for a drug- and sex-scandal that ultimately forced Finkbeiner’s resignation. U.S. District Judge Susan O. Hickey also sentenced Finkbeiner, 47, …

Source: Arkansas Times - Left-wing
Published on Aug 20, 2025

Mr. Mayor, why do we have to go to jail for you to invest in us?

Last month, the Shelby County commission approved $11 million in funding for the Youth Justice and Education Center. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said in a June meeting about transitioning operations of the detention center that the county could spend …

Source: MLK50 - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Aug 20, 2025

Montana man gets 6 months in prison for cloning giant sheep and breeding it

The man illegally used tissue and testicles from large sheep to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunts in Texas and Minnesota. GREAT FALLS, Mont. — An 81-year-old Montana man was sentenced Monday to six months in federal prison for illegally using …

Source: KPNX 12 News - Arizona - Pending
Published on 18:30 GMT

Monroe County deputy fired after inmate beaten to death by other inmates

The sheriff has made a statement after five inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center were arrested for the death of 44-year-old Terry Craig of Clarendon. MONROE COUNTY, Arkansas — On August 14, five inmates at the Monroe County Detention Center were …

Source: KTHV - Arkansas - Neutral
Published on 17:47 GMT

Monroe County deputy fired after inmate death

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy has been fired following an inmate's death earlier this month. On August 8, 44-year-old Terry Craig was found dead in his jail cell at the Monroe County Detention Center. Craig was booked …

Source: KATV 7 - Arkansas - Indeterminate
Published on 10:43 GMT

WAMC Sports Report 8/22/25: Roman Anthony shines in Yankee Stadium debut as Red Sox beat Yankees 6-3

Rookie Roman Anthony hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and drove in three runs in a memorable Yankee Stadium debut and the Boston Red Sox survived struggles at the plate for a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Nathaniel Lowe …

Source: WAMC - New York - Public Broadcaster

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

NCDPS Recognizes 31 Exceptional Employees with 2025 Badge of Excellence

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recognized 31 exceptional employees Aug. 21 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh. The Badge of Excellence Award is the …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 22:47 GMT

August 21, 2025 - Grand Jury Indicts Six Inmates for Stabbing VADOC Officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 21, 2025 For …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

Chinese National Who Deployed "Kill Switch" Code on Employer's Network Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

A Chinese national was sentenced today to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for writing and deploying malicious code on his then-employer’s network. “The defendant breached his employer’s trust by using his access and technical …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 00:11 GMT

Illinois Doctor Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison for Evading $1.6M in Taxes and Committing Health Care Fraud

An Illinois doctor was sentenced today to 34 months in prison for committing health care fraud and for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. The following is according to …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 19:21 GMT

August 19, 2025 - Portsmouth Felon Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison After Latest Firearm Conviction

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 For …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

Oregon Law's Class Inside a State Prison

In her “Mercy and the Rule of Law” course, Kristen Bell, Associate Professor and Faculty Director of the Public Service and Policy Program, leads a class comprised of law students and incarcerated students in examination and dialogue around the …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 10:38 GMT

Air Canada flight attendants would rather go to jail than obey government’s order

(MENAFN) According to reports, around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants refused on Monday to comply with a back-to-work order issued by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), with their union leader pledging to face jail if necessary. The CIRB …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

Richard J. Donovan Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

SAN DIEGO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Aug. 21, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) as a homicide. On Aug 16, 2025, at approximately 6: …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

South Carolina Injury Attorney Matthew M. Breen Included in the Sixth Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Attorney Matthew M. Breen named to the sixth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in personal injury and workers’ compensation law. MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Matthew M. …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Karns & Karns Announces $6.5 Million Verdict in Kern County Negligence Case

Attorney Andre Lee proves a farm labor contractor was liable for a crash after requiring an employee to use their vehicle for work. KERN COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The law firm of Karns & Karns today …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

Cloud Bookkeeping Services Help U.S. Law Firms to Maintain Streamlined Reporting

Cloud bookkeeping services help U.S. law firms maintain compliance, financial control, and streamlined reporting. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law companies must adhere to strict compliance standards, …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

Cloud Bookkeeping Services Help U.S. Law Firms to Maintain Streamlined Reporting

Cloud bookkeeping services help U.S. law firms maintain compliance, financial control, and streamlined reporting. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law companies must adhere to strict compliance standards, …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

FOUR HILL FARRER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 'BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Best Lawyers has recognized four of its attorneys in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

20 MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 'BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that 20 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Karim Hanna of Huntington Beach Expands Valor Tax Relief’s Expertise in High-Dollar IRS Cases

Karim Hanna of Huntington Beach grows Valor Tax Relief with advanced IRS strategies and strengthens community ties through Valor’s Air Cooled Club. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karim Hanna of Huntington …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Global Leaders Unite to Stop Turkey’s Stray Animal Massacre

Emergency town hall exposes “biggest mass slaughter of dogs and cats in recorded history.” HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2024, Turkey passed the now-infamous “Massacre Law,” unleashing a campaign of mass …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

A.Y. Strauss Expands Commercial Real Estate Group with Five New Professionals

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.Y. Strauss, a leading law firm renowned for its extensive experience in commercial real estate and related legal services, is pleased to announce the significant expansion of …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Donna Rascoe was a 2025 Legal Practice Hall of Fame Awardee for the North Carolina Bar Association Hall of Fame

Honoring a career of excellence in education law, leadership, and service to North Carolina’s legal community. CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly announces that Donna Rascoe …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 09:29 GMT

Analysis of Chicago Public Schools

$2.8 Billion Was Meant to Save Students. COVID hit. Schools shut down. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Kessler today released an analysis of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) publicly available financial documents …

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Published on August 22, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

Raising the Bar Once Again: Timothy Verhaeghe Honored as One of the Top Family Lawyers by ThreeBestRated® for 2025

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When married life is not going well or families face emotionally charged situations, it requires not only sound legal knowledge but also compassionate and understanding support. …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 21:39 GMT

Sbaiti & Company PLLC Attorneys named in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®

Sbaiti & Company PLLC Attorneys Mazin Sbaiti and Griffin Rubin named in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sbaiti & Company PLLC is …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

CDS Launches RelativityOne in Germany, Expanding Secure Cloud eDiscovery Capabilities for Global Clients

This latest addition brings CDS’ secure, AI-powered cloud eDiscovery platform to one of Europe’s most privacy-conscious markets. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Complete Discovery Source, Inc. (CDS) today …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

Boston Scientific 522 Study Solyx and Obtryx: Meaningful Discovery Coming

Concerns raised over Solyx and Obtryx sling study data, material safety, and patient outcomes LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We intend to obtain all internal documents that relate to the Boston Scientific …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy Praise Grand Jury Indictment of Cody Roberts for Wolf Cruelty

SUBLETTE COUNTY, WY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today praised the Sublette County grand jury for indicting Cody Roberts on charges of animal cruelty for his …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 18:54 GMT

Data Foundation President Discusses Government Data Trust and Crime Statistics on CNN This Morning

ICYMI: Nick Hart calls for radical transparency to build trust in federal data amid debate over crime, labor statistics WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation, …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

Settlement vs. Courtroom: What Really Happens in Personal Injury Cases

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many individuals facing a personal injury claim wonder whether their case will require a courtroom trial. While the idea of litigation can feel intimidating, the reality is that …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

Phillips Law Group Managing Attorney Named to Best Lawyers in America 2026

Recognition Highlights National Impact and Leadership in Personal Injury Law PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nasser Abujbarah, a top Arizona lawyer and managing attorney of Phillips Law Group, has been named to …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Oliva Gibbs Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers®

Eleven Oliva Gibbs Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers Recognition for 2026 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oliva Gibbs, a leading national oil and gas law firm, is pleased to announce that eleven of its lawyers have …

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