Cleveland County Quorum Court approves 2025 budget

At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a 2025 budget that includes pay raises for County employees.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the budget was set at  $7.1 million, with employees receiving a 3-percent pay hike beginning Jan. 1.Cleveland County... Read More.
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Tudor to retire as Department of Transportation Director

The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that Lorie Tudor, the department’s first female director, is retiring effective Jan. 10.Tudor, who has led the department since March 2020, informed the state Highway Commission of her decision in a letter Monday.During her time as director, Tudor... Read More.

Cabot man killed in two-vehicle accident

A Cabot man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Tuesday.According to a preliminary report, Bradley C. Clayton, 51, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 89 Jeffery Lane when the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic he was driving crossed the center line and into the... Read More.
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Pedestrian killed in accident in Pulaski County

A Pulaski County man was killed Sunday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 40.According to a preliminary report, Craig Sailor, 63, of North Little Rock was attempting to cross the highway at mile marker 146 when he was... Read More.
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UAPB students focus on diabetes awareness during program

 November continues the fall holiday eating season and serves as Diabetes Awareness Month. To support wellness during this season, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Essence of a Woman student organization hosted an event at the L.A. Davis, Sr. Student Union focused... Read More.
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Two vehicle accident leaves one dead, one injured

One man was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Ouachita County Monday.According to a preliminary report, James D. Cannedy, 69, of Bearden was a passenger in a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jimmy L. Williams, 78, also of Bearden that... Read More.

Remember healthy eating during Thanksgiving feast

Pine Bluff, AR — The approach of the holiday season means Arkansans will soon be gathering to eat festive foods and watch football with their families and friends, Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) and... Read More.
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Study calls for more doulas to support mothers giving birth

FAYETTEVILLE — Community-based doulas can help mothers better navigate the health care system and provide cultural support, but there are not enough doulas in Arkansas to serve communities, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).Doulas are trained birth coaches... Read More.

Boozman honored by Americans for Prosperity

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was named a “Pioneer for Prosperity” by Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas for his record championing policy priorities that deliver solutions to the challenges Americans face and advancing conservative principles in the 118th Congress. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) cited its “Pioneers for... Read More.