Arkansas

• A federal judge ruled on Friday that several Arkansas laws restricting the process for citizens to place measures on the ballot are unconstitutional. • The court issued a permanent injunction against the enforcement of these laws after opponents argued they made the petition process nearly impossible to navigate. • The ruling is significant as it removes legal barriers that previously hindered direct democracy and citizen-led initiatives within the state.

Aaron Spencer never denied fatally shooting Michael Fosler, 67, the sexual abuser of his daughter, aged 13An Arkansas sheriff’s candidate who was alleged to have killed his teenaged daughter’s sexual abuser says he is focused on “family and getting back to a normal life” after the dismissal of a murder charge filed against him.“I’m grateful this chapter is closed,” Aaron Spencer also said in a statement after the dismissal on Thursday. Continue reading...

• Top-seeded Arizona defeated Arkansas 109-88 in the Sweet 16 on March 27, shooting nearly 64% from the field to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2015. • Freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat each scored 21 points, while Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. led his team with 28 points. • The win extends Arizona's winning streak to 12 games, positioning them one victory from their first Final Four in 25 years.