KARK: K2 Bust at Lonoke County Business
In some breaking local news, Lauren Trager with KARK reports on a K2 bust at a tobacco store in Lonoke County. K2 is a synthetic marijuana that was banned in Arkansas in 2010. For more, click here.
State Legislators Seek to Enhance Human Trafficking Laws
State legislators, including Rep. David Meeks (R-Conway) and Sen. Missy Irvin (R-Mountain View), are seeking to enhance Arkansas’ human trafficking laws. This is good news. Human trafficking is a serious issue, and we applaud every member of the Arkansas Legislature trying to bring some much-needed attention to this problem. In our view, combating human trafficking should be a priority for anyone who values the sanctity of human life.
Bald Knob City Council Bans Bingo
In Bald Knob, Arkansas, the city council has approved a ban on bingo for cash prizes. This comes as a result complaints from many residents about the games. From the report: “Alderman Johnny Hodges said the games tend to draw more players from nearby Searcy than Bald Knob. Hodges said many seniors in Bald Knob no longer use the senior citizens’ center because of the games.” Read more from 40/29 News by clicking here.