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Little Rock man killed in pedestrian accident

Wednesday, June 15 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle on Airport Road.According to a preliminary report, Johnnie J. Washington, 40, was struck by a 2016 GMC that was traveling south toward Roosevelt Road at 1:21 a.m.Washington was pronounced dead... Read More.

Early voting begins statewide

Tuesday, June 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday in Arkansas for next week’s primary runoff election.There are no statewide or congressional races on the ballot in the June 21 runoff so the action will instead focus on several Republican primaries for the state... Read More.

Attorney files lawsuit over injuries following protest

Monday, June 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas attorney who was hospitalized after he was struck by a beanbag fired by police during a protest at the state Capitol over George Floyd’s killing filed a lawsuit Friday against the head of state police and several troopers.Don... Read More.

Project Lead the Way names Star City Schools Distinguished District

Friday, June 10 by Ray King

The Star City School District has been named as one of 13 school districts across the country as a “Project: Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished District.”According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK -12 students and... Read More.

Grant County preparing former church for renovations

Wednesday, June 8 by Ray King

Grant County officials are preparing the former First Baptist Church of Sheridan, which the county bought recent, for extensive renovations.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said crews have been focused on cleaning out the building, hauling away numerous loads... Read More.

UAMS begins new cancer patient access system

Wednesday, June 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is implementing a new statewide patient navigation program to help cancer patients across the state access needed prevention, screening, treatment and support services. The program serves all Arkansans regardless of provider.“We know advances in... Read More.

Rice explains Hydrating for Heroes program

Tuesday, June 7 by Ray King

Retired Pine Bluff firefighter Steven Rice heads up a program to keep firefighters, police officers, and emergency ambulance personnel hydrated during these hot summer months and he was asked about the program Tuesday by Rick Walker.Rice and first responders will be accepting a donation... Read More.

Victim identified following industrial accident on Port Road.

Tuesday, June 7 by Ray King

UPDATE 4:35 P.M.The Pine Bluff Police Department has released the following information on Tuesday's accident:On June 7, 2022, at about 10:15 AM, Pine Bluff Police Officers responded to Producers Rice Mill at 121 S. Kansas in reference to a death.Officers discovered that a crew... Read More.

Bryant man killed in accident at Malvern

Friday, June 3 by Ray King

A Bryant man was killed in a one-vehicle in Malvern Thursday night.According to a preliminary report, Donterris Lamon Mallory, 31, was southbound Arkansas Highway 67 when the 2008Ford he was driving veered into the northbound lane, striking the bridge railing east of the roadway.... Read More.

Suspect in shooting death of Pine Bluff girl arrested

Friday, June 3 by Ray King

Little Rock Police have arrested the suspect who was sought in the shooting death of a Pine Bluff girl last week. Rick Walker has that story.

One killed, one hurt in Tuesday accident

Wednesday, June 1 by Ray King

A Prescott teenager was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Nevada County Tuesday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Cavashia Young, 18, was a passenger on a 2012 Polaris Ranger that was northbound on Highway 371 when the vehicle left the... Read More.

Election Commission to meet to certify ballots

Tuesday, May 31 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Election Commission will meet Friday at 6 p.m. to conduct hearings for people whose ballots were not counted during the primary election last week.According to Commission Chairman Mike Adam, all proof of voter identification issues were to have been settled by... Read More.