News Minute: Here is the latest Arkansas news from The Associated Press

News Minute: Here is the latest Arkansas news from The Associated Press

LEWISVILLE, Ark. (AP) - More than $162,000 is missing from the Lafayette County tax collector's bank account and federal prosecutors are on the case. The county sheriff says he and his wife -- the county treasurer -- are cooperating with investigators. A grand jury could review the case as early as next month.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A state panel is moving toward adopting rules to enforce a new Arkansas voter identification law. The Board of Election Commissioners has voted to take public comment on the law set to take effect next year. It will require people to show a photo ID before they can cast a ballot. The panel plans to give final approval to the rules in August.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Central Arkansas Library System may name its new children's library in Little Rock for Hillary Rodham Clinton. The library's trustees say they want to honor Clinton's work as Arkansas' first lady, as well as her charitable work with Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and Arkansas Children's Hospital.

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) - The monkey business at a Conway animal clinic ended after a macaque (muh-KAK') who broke out of his cage opened a door and triggered an alarm. Police say the 30-pound macaque named Joey wandered outside where police officers found him. 1 of the officers managed to coax him back inside.

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