Naming contest announced for new fun park

PINE BLUFF, AR – Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (PBURA) are seeking the public’s assistance in naming the new Family Fun Park. The event center, which will be located at 2100 E. Harding, will include Go Kart... Read More.

Two killed in accident at Hot Springs

Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Springs Monday. According to a preliminary report, Robert G. Newton, 76, and Joyce M. Newton, 75, both of Leona were passengers in a 2017 Ford Edge driven by Kenneth W. Newton,... Read More.
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Man killed by vehicle that left scene Sunday

A North Little Rock man was killed in the early morning hours Sunday when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene. According to a preliminary report, Gary Wayne Lea, 57, was southbound on U/s. 67/167 when the 2005 Yamaha he was riding... Read More.

Craighead County clerk sentenced for theft allegations

LITTLE ROCK—Former Craighead County Clerk Jacob Kade Holliday was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison today for taking more than $1.5 million in county money for his personal use.  Holliday, 34, of Jonesboro, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge James M.... Read More.
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Supreme Court OK’s recreational marijuana proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure from the November ballot. Justices granted a request by Responsible Growth Arkansas, the group behind the... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects inmate request for evidence testing

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied a petition from a prison inmate who wanted evidence from his case to be scientifically tested. Stanley Norton Mahmoud, 51, pleaded guilty to residential burglary, attempted first-degree murder,... Read More.
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Motorcycle crash kills Hampton man

A 51-year-old Hampton man was killed Tuesday when the4 motorcycle he was riding left the roadway and hit a tree in Bradley County. According to a preliminary report, Jonathan Ferrell, 51, was eastbound on Bradley County Road 16 when he failed to negotiate a curve... Read More.
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One killed in accident in Cleveland County

A two-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two more. The accident was reported on State Highway 8, east of New Edinburg in rural Cleveland County at 5:20 a.m. State Police reported that Marykaylee Neal,... Read More.
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Murder charge filed in February traffic accident

A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday and is accused of second-degree murder stemming from a fatal traffic accident in February. Andre Heard, 46, was booked into the adult detention center where he is being held on a $75,000 cash only bond, according to a... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in Friday accident

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Thomas Price, 68, of North Little Rock was west on Bevis Road approaching the intersection of Highway 15 and failed to stop at... Read More.