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Larry Jegley

Larry Jegley, prosecuting attorney for  the Sixth Judicial District, is retiring at the end of 2022.
Government & Politics / Legal

Larry Jegley Reflects on Years as Prosecutor

As Prosecuting Attorney Larry Jegley works through a backlog of cases that developed because of COVID-19 restrictions, he’s preparing for his last 18 months in office. read more >
Thomas Thrash of the Thrash Law Firm
Government & Politics / Legal / Tourism

Checking Into Tax Lawsuit, State Says Travel Sites Must Pay Up

The state of Arkansas has joined the long-running lawsuit against online travel companies over the taxes paid on the price of a hotel room. read more >
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge
Government & Politics / Legal

Court Fights Likely over Gun, Discrimination Laws (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge tried to provide some clarity on two hotly contested state laws with a pair of legal opinions on the open carry of handguns and local anti-discrimination protections. Instead, it's increasingly likely courts or the Legislature will have to resolve both issues. read more >
Richard Johns
Government & Politics / Health Care / Legal

Someone’s Son Is Dead (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)

I’m not a doctor or lawyer, but I am the only journalist who tried to warn the public about Dr. Richard Johns, so I’m hereby granting myself license to pour out my heart in a way that is — as I was reminded by the lawyer for the State Medical Board — “not objective.” read more >
Government & Politics / Legal

Proposal to End Life Without Parole for Juveniles Tabled

A proposal to end life without parole sentences for juveniles has been tabled by an Arkansas House panel after heavy opposition from the state's prosecutors. read more >
Rodney Thomason
Education / Health Care / Insurance

Examination of UAMS Radiology Grinds On

Two UA audits of the radiology department at UAMS and its business dealings with Medical Assets Holding Co. of North Little Rock are under review for possible criminal charges. read more >
G. David Gearhart
Education

Prosecutor: No Charges Over Conflicting Testimony by UA Officials

Contradictory testimony by the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville's chancellor and former spokesman do not warrant prosecution, according to Larry Jegley, prosecuting attorney for the 6th Judicial District of Arkansas. read more >
Energy / Government & Politics / Legal

Making Chumps of the People (Editorial)

The actions were enough to get the two fired from the utility but not enough to take them to trial. Now, we’re not lawyers, but apparently in some cases it’s legal to cheat your employer as long as you didn’t mean to. read more >
1.) $5.1 MillionDate: Jan. 26 | Buyer: La Marche Drive Investment LLC, led by Jeremy Carroll | Sellers: Rick and Deanna Ferguson | Address: 22 S. Valley Crest Court | Date Built: 2007 | SF: 14,909
Construction / Legal / Real Estate

Is 22 Valley Crest Court Really Worth $5.1M?

The $5.1 million reported sale price of Little Rock upscale homebuilder Rick Ferguson’s mansion at 22 Valley Crest Court has raised questions about the actual amount paid for the estate. read more >
James David Sisney
Legal

Windstream Bribery Case in Oklahoma Raises Questions About Arkansas Laws

Here's the question: If the school superintendent Windstream hosted at the Big Dance had been from Arkansas rather than Oklahoma, would the company similarly face criminal prosecution? read more >