LITTLE ROCK, Ar., (KNOE 8 News) - The Arkansas House has approved a bill that would let faculty and staff carry concealed handguns on college campuses. Gov. Mike Beebe says he would probably sign it if the Legislature sends it to him.
The House sent the bill to the Senate on a 70-11 vote, with one member voting "present." Republican Rep. Charlie Collins of Fayetteville amended the bill this week to include an opt-out-clause for public colleges and universities.
Beebe told reporters Friday he's more comfortable with the measure now that it contains an opt-out provision for all colleges. The bill had already included an opt-out provision for private schools.
The measure is among several aimed at loosening state gun laws that legislators are considering after Republicans won the House and Senate last year.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:01:27 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police and Ouachita Parish Deputies continue to investigate multiple shootings, a murder and a weekend stabbing in the parish.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police and Ouachita Parish Deputies continue to investigate multiple shootings, a murder and a weekend stabbing in the parish.
Wednesday, April 3 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-04-03 19:18:47 GMT
UPDATE: KNOE 8 News has learned an account to assist the family of Wednesday morning's double fatal fire has been established Ouachita Independent Bank.
UPDATE: KNOE 8 News has learned an account to assist the family of Wednesday morning's double fatal fire has been established Ouachita Independent Bank.
State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered...
State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day...
The Jefferson Economic development Commission says it has revamped its policies after questions emerged in 2012 about its executive director's residency, expense filings and use of email for political purposes.
The Jefferson Economic development Commission says it has revamped its policies after questions emerged in 2012 about its executive director's residency, expense filings and use of email for political purposes.
