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Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Thursday, May 1 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the conviction and life sentence of a Pine Bluff man accused of involvement in two separate shootings that resulted in the death of one person.Following a jury trial in 2024, Keundre Parker, 21, was convicted of one... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Desha County man’s appeal of gun related conviction

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

A Desha County man sentenced to prison last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there were errors in his trial.Don Lamar Love, 51, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a jury trial for being a felon in possession... Read More.

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Survey says Rison High School one of country’s best

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

According to a global nonprofit social science research firm, Rison High School is listed as one of the best high schools in the country.The school is included in the U.S. News and World Report listing, according to the Cleveland County Herald newspaper.RTI International, a... Read More.

UAPB offers tips for fishing and livestock ponds combinations

Tuesday, April 29 by Ray King

By far the most prominent roles of ponds built in Arkansas are recreational fishing and livestock watering. Optimal designs for these ponds are quite different but they are often built to serve both purposes for their owners, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at... Read More.

Desha County sheriff announces plans to monitor registered sex offenders

Tuesday, April 29 by Ray King

Law enforcement in Desha County has announced the formation of a group to closely monitor registered sex offenders.According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant said the Desha County Sex Offender Compliance Team will include the McGehee and Dumas Police Departments.The... Read More.

Cleveland County, Rison and Kingsland see population drops

Monday, April 28 by Ray King

According to UALR’s Economic Development Institute, the population of Cleveland County is declining.The Cleveland County Herald reported that between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the county lost 0.03 percent of its population (19 PEOPLE)In a previous report, the county saw a 1.2... Read More.

UAPB announces Smokie Norful as Commencement Speaker

Monday, April 28 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Monday announced that Smokie Norful—renowned pastor, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, educator, and UAPB alumnus—will serve as speaker for its 171st commencement ceremony. It will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the... Read More.

Court of Appeals upholds Payne conviction and sentence

Friday, April 25 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Pine Bluff man sentenced to prison for abuse of a corpse.Derek Payne, 44, was originally charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Christopher Jones in 2019.Following... Read More.

UAMS begins program to help mothers of newborns

Wednesday, April 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Nurses at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began distributing Mother & Infant Supply Kits this month to mothers of newborns at the UAMS Health Medical Center in Little Rock.The kits contain items to support infant health and safety,... Read More.

UAPB receives $1 million donation from Karlin Family estate

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A total amount of $1 million was donated to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from the estate of Hildegard Karlin, leading to the establishment of a new endowment, "The Dr. Arthur and Hildegard Karlin Scholarship Fund."It will be based in Accounting, Taxation,... Read More.

Lawsuit seeks to have JP’s removed from office

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court last week.Named in the lawsuit are First Division Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll, Second Division Justice of the Peace Reginald Adams, Third Division... Read More.

Lawsuit alleges state violating voters’ constitutional rights

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge was asked Monday to strike down several restrictions on the Arkansas initiative process in a lawsuit that accused the state of violating voters’ constitutional rights.The League of Women Voters of Arkansas filed the lawsuit challenging four... Read More.