News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Votes for Arkansas medical marijuana expansion won’t count
SUMMARY: The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled 4-3 against including a proposed constitutional amendment to expand medical marijuana in the election, citing that the ballot title and popular name were misleading and inconsistent with state law. The amendment aimed to broaden the state’s medical marijuana program, allowing more healthcare professionals to certify patients and enabling home cultivation. Consequently, votes for this measure will not be counted, though it will appear on ballots. The advocacy group behind the proposal, Arkansas for Patient Access, expressed disappointment and vowed to continue pushing for improved access and reduced costs for patients.
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that votes for an effort to expand medical marijuana access will not count in the 2024 elections.
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Police release new details on Little Rock mall shooting suspect
SUMMARY: A deadly shooting outside Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock involved Cynthia Gregory, 47, who was shot during an attempted robbery on Monday night. Police found her in the parking lot, and she later died at the hospital. In a swift response, authorities arrested 18-year-old Abdul Raman Amed Salam, charging him with capital murder, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault. He has pleaded not guilty. Forensic psychologist Dr. Benjamin Silver noted that suspects in such cases often appear average and become desensitized to violence. A public safety update from city officials is scheduled for tomorrow morning, with further information expected.
Little Rock police are releasing new information about an 18-year-old suspect connected to the fatal shooting of a 47-year-old woman at Park Plaza Mall.
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
The hype behind raw milk and the dangers that come with it | THV11+
SUMMARY: In Arkansas, a debate over raw versus pasteurized milk is heating up as advocates claim raw milk offers life-changing health benefits, while experts warn of severe public health risks. Currently, raw milk sales are illegal unless purchased directly from a farm, leading to long drives for customers like the Ballard family, who sell it at $21 per gallon. Proponents, including State Senator Alan Clark, are pushing a bill to amend this law, framing it as a matter of choice. Conversely, food safety expert Dr. Jennifer Acuff emphasizes the risks associated with raw milk, stressing that pasteurized milk remains safer overall.
Ignoring dire warnings from public health experts across the country, consumers here in Arkansas want the law changed to get unpasteurized milk in more places.
News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
President Trump's new executive orders focus on U.S. military
SUMMARY: In the first week of Trump’s presidency, immigration reform and military focus dominated. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin promised to swiftly implement Trump’s agenda, emphasizing lethality and readiness. Upcoming military-related executive orders are expected to address transgender service members, ban diversity initiatives, and reinstate those discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine. Trump also plans to initiate an Iron Dome missile defense system akin to Israel’s. On immigration, Trump claimed victory after pressuring Colombia to accept undocumented migrant flights, threatening tariffs and travel bans. Nearly 1,000 arrests were reported by ICE during ongoing immigration crackdowns.
The first week of the new Trump administration focused on immigration reform. In the upcoming week, military and defense will be the main focus.
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