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Past articles by Tafi:

Arkansas Seeks Bids for Privatization of Juvenile Centers

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Arkansas will seek bids from the private sector to take over operations of seven juvenile detention centers in the state. → Read More

No Applications to Grow, Dispense Arkansas Medical Marijuana

Demand for permission to use, grow and sell medical marijuana in Arkansas is low as the state reaches the halfway point for the application period. → Read More

No Applications to Grow, Dispense Arkansas Medical Marijuana

Demand for permission to use, grow and sell medical marijuana in Arkansas is low as the state reaches the halfway point for the application period. → Read More

Medical marijuana applications low as deadline approaches

Arkansas officials say no applications have been submitted for medical marijuana cultivation and dispensary facilities licenses as the state reaches the halfway point for the application submission... → Read More

Arkansas panel halts action on juvenile lifers' sentences

The Arkansas Parole Board is halting action under the state's new law that eliminates mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles after a judge said it's unconstitutional. → Read More

Sculpture commemorates 1957 desegregation at Arkansas school

A sculpture illustrating the incomplete progress in the push for educational equality will go on display next month outside Little Rock Central High School to commemorate the 60th anniversary... → Read More

Rapper arrested day after shooting at Little Rock nightclub

Rapper Finese 2Tymes was arrested in Alabama early Sunday, a day after a shooting at one of his concerts in Little Rock left 28 people injured, the U.S. Marshal Service said. → Read More

Little Rock police: 25 people shot at nightclub

Police say 25 people were shot after gunfire rang out Saturday at a rap show at a downtown Little Rock nightclub, prompting pleas from top leaders to curb the growing violence in Arkansas'... → Read More

Arkansas to Accept Medical Marijuana Card Applications

Arkansas' medical marijuana industry will ramp up in the next week, with the state poised to accept applications from potential patients, growers and distributors. → Read More

Arkansas to accept medical marijuana card applications

Qualifying patients in Arkansas will soon be able to apply for medical marijuana patient cards, but concerns over unauthorized people obtaining the drug still linger. → Read More

Arkansas Nears Medical Marijuana License Deadline

Arkansas will soon begin taking applications from those who hope to grow and dispense medical marijuana. → Read More

Aromatique founder Patti Upton dies at Arkansas home at 79

Family Funeral Services in Heber Springs says Upton died Tuesday at her home in the lakeside city about 50 miles north of Little Rock. The cause of death hasn't been released. → Read More

Sister of accused killer in Arkansas says he's mentally ill

The sister of a man accused of killing an Arkansas sheriff's deputy and two other people says she spoke to him by phone while he held a woman hostage during a five-hour standoff with law... → Read More

Sister of accused killer in Arkansas says he's mentally ill

The sister of a man accused of killing an Arkansas sheriff's deputy and two other people says she spoke to him by phone while he held a woman hostage during a five-hour standoff with law... → Read More

Sister of accused killer in Arkansas says he's mentally ill

The sister of a man accused of killing an Arkansas sheriff's deputy and two other people says she spoke to him by phone while he held a woman hostage during a five-hour standoff with law... → Read More

Suspect in killing of Arkansas deputy, 2 others surrenders

A man suspected of gunning down an Arkansas sheriff's deputy and killing two other people surrendered after a five-hour standoff with police, authorities said. → Read More

Suspect in killing of Arkansas deputy, 2 others surrenders

A man suspected of gunning down an Arkansas sheriff's deputy and killing two other people surrendered after a five-hour standoff with police, authorities said. → Read More

Arkansas Lawmakers Advance Medicaid Expansion Plan

An Arkansas House committee has advanced a proposal to change the state's hybrid Medicaid expansion program. → Read More

Asa Hutchinson Calls for $70M in Budget Cuts

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced a $70 million state budget cut to offset a revenue shortfall for the fiscal year. → Read More

Arkansas House Rejects Attempt to Impose Online Sales Taxes

Arkansas legislators wrapped up the bulk of their work for the 2017 regular session Monday, approving a $5.5 billion budget and establishing a rainy day fund for future fiscal emergencies. → Read More