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Arkansas #1 Set for Dedication to Commemorate the Bowie Knife as the Official Knife of Arkansas

Monday, January 13 by Greg

The 92nd General Assembly, in ACT 510, designated the Bowie knife, commonly known as the “Arkansas Toothpick,” as the official knife of the State of Arkansas.The General Assembly also passed, and Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law ACT 818, which designated Historic Washington, Arkansas,... Read More.

Arkansas prison inmate stabbed to death in shank attack, officials say

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LEE COUNTY, Ark. – An Arkansas prison inmate is dead after an attack behind bars.The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADOC) says it happened late Sunday night at the East Arkansas Regional Unit (EARU) in Lee County.The ADOC identifies the victim as Carl Luke Lowe,... Read More.

Arkansas governor defends decision to accept new refugees

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor on Monday defended his decision to continue accepting new refugees, challenging skeptical GOP lawmakers to avoid creating “fear” about welcoming people from other countries. Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a legislative committee that fewer than 50 refugees will... Read More.

JCSO announces Deputy of the Month for December

Monday, January 13 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce a tie for the Deputy of the Month for December 2019.Jefferson County Deputies Nathan Jynes and Riley Ramirez have both exceeded the expectations of a deputy for the month of December.Joining the Jefferson County force... Read More.

Arkansas men charged in scheme to defraud military insurer

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas doctor and a medical sales representative have been accused of taking part in a scheme which defrauded the U.S. military’s health insurer of more than $12 million. Federal prosecutors announced Friday that Dr. Joe David May and Derek... Read More.

National Weather Service confirms several tornado touchdowns in Southeast Arkansas

Monday, January 13 by Greg

Four tornadoes have been confirmed in Southeast Arkansas following Friday night/Saturday morning's storms. One tornado was confirmed in Drew County, while three have been confirmed in Ashley County.Information on each tornado can be found below.Jerome (Drew County) Tornado Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 MPH Path Length... Read More.

Ex-SAU student settles, withdraws lawsuit against university

Monday, January 13 by Greg

A former Southern Arkansas University student has settled a lawsuit with the university in Magnolia alleging SAU acted with “deliberate indifference” when she reported being sexually assaulted in 2015. The woman’s filed a Title IX lawsuit in 2018 that said SAU began “reinvestigating” her allegations... Read More.

Monticello School District Closed On Monday

Sunday, January 12 by Greg

The Monticello School District will be closed Monday, January 13th because of power outages as a result of storm damages to the district and surrounding areas.Monday will be an AMI day, and all students should refer to their Day 1 AMI Packet, according to... Read More.

Severe Weather Possible Friday into Saturday

Friday, January 10 by Greg

An outbreak of severe weather, including widespread wind damage and tornadoes, is expected Friday night and the predawn hours Saturday across Arkansas. The risk in Southeast Arkansas has been upgraded from enhanced to moderate.“This is serious,” according to the The National Weather Service in... Read More.

Lawsuit says Arkansas Baptist Convention ignored accusations that pastor raped teen

Friday, January 10 by Greg

According to KATV, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention is being sued on accusations that it ignored warnings that a pastor was allegedly sexually abusing underage boys.A lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court claims that Teddy Hill, former senior pastor at Millcreek Baptist Church... Read More.

Port City Blues Society to present “Sound of Blue”

Thursday, January 9 by Greg

The history and continuing relevance of Delta blues music will be celebrated during a free Pine Bluff event presented by the Port City Blues Society.“Sounds of Blue: An Interactive Delta Blues Experience for All Ages” will take place on Saturday, February 29 from 1-... Read More.

Scott Landers, son of Steve Landers, dies at the age of 35

Thursday, January 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark — Scott Landers, the son of Steve Landers, has died from a heart attack according to a press release.Landers was 35 years old.According to the release, Scott was hunting at the time of his death.The Landers family says a celebration of... Read More.