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A general view shows the factory of gun maker Sig Sauer near Exeter, New Hampshire on June 4, 2022.

Sig Sauer plans to expand ammunition factory in central Arkansas

Sig Sauer plans a $150 million expansion of its Elite Performance Ammunition manufacturing facility in central Arkansas.

By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate

7 months ago

Marine recruiter accused of sexually assaulting prospective recruit

Staff Sgt. Duncan Quade Weathers, 27, was arrested for allegedly using his position of authority over an underage prospective recruit to have sex with her.

By Irene Loewenson

18 months ago

Former NFL player, 101st Airborne veteran announces bid for Senate seat

Jake Bequette, an Army veteran, launched his bid with a online video touting his football and military background.

3 years ago

Armed Services committees and the election: Here’s what we know

Stay tuned for updates as results for key congressional races continue to roll in. Will there be a major shakeup for the congressional Armed Services committees?

4 years ago

Arkansas court overturns National Guardsman’s conviction

The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a military court conviction of a National Guard soldier accused of sexual assault, arguing lack of jurisdiction because the man wasn’t on active duty when the alleged assault happened.

4 years ago

Arkansas Supreme Court rejects appeal of man who shot Army recruiters

The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who fatally shot a U.S. Army soldier and wounded another outside a recruiting station in Little Rock.

4 years ago