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Judge hearing lawsuit over state house districts

Tuesday, February 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday over a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House maps.U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky will hear arguments Tuesday from Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas State Conference NAACP and from the state... Read More.

Razorbacks down West Virginia 77-68

Monday, January 31 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Au’Diese Toney scored 19 points and Arkansas never trailed to win its sixth straight, beating West Virginia in an SEC/Big 12 Challenge game, 77-68 on Saturday.Arkansas is now 4-4 in the challenge series, going 4-0 at home and 0-4 on... Read More.

One killed, three hurt in Friday accident

Monday, January 31 by Ray King

A Redfield man was killed and three other people, including one from Rison were injured in a three-vehicle accident in Phillips County Friday.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Austin Maasdam, 22, was southbound on Sebastian Street in Helena-West Helena when... Read More.

Boozman releases campaign finance report

Monday, January 31 by Ray King

Senator John Boozman (R-AR) announced Monday that his campaign raised more than $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the campaign’s cash-on-hand total to $3,516,316. Senator Boozman, whose re-election has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, Senator Tom Cotton, and Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

State panel OK’s vaccine mandate for health care facilities

Friday, January 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday cleared the way for state-run health care facilities to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine after officials warned that blocking the move would jeopardize more than $700 million in federal funding.The Arkansas Legislative Council... Read More.

Razorback women beat LSU

Friday, January 28 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored 25 points, Samara Spencer and Makayla Daniels added 20 each and Arkansas beat No. 12 LSU 90-76 on Thursday night for the Razorbacks’ third straight win.Ramirez was 10-of-18 shooting, including 5 of 8 from the arc. Spencer,... Read More.

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Boozman issues statement on Justice Bryer retirement

Thursday, January 27 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement regarding the announcement that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire:“I wish Justice Breyer well and thank him for his service to our country. With respect to a vacancy on the nation’s highest... Read More.

Razorbacks win 5th straight, down Mississippi

Thursday, January 27 by Ray King

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — JD Notae scored 25 points and Arkansas cruised to a 64-55 victory over Mississippi on Wednesday night for its fifth straight win.Notae was 10 of 23 from the floor. Jaylin Williams added 18 points and Trey Wade 10 for Arkansas... Read More.

Alliance promotes McNew to Vice-President

Tuesday, January 25 by Ray King

The Alliance Board of Directors announces Nancy Lee McNew as Vice President effective Jan. 1, 2022. McNew started working at the Alliance in 2013 as Events Coordinator and was promoted to Chamber Director and then Vice President of Economic Development in 2019. McNew received... Read More.

Hogs down Texas A&M in overtime

Monday, January 24 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — JD Notae scored 17 points and Arkansas held off a late Texas A&M rally for a 76-73 overtime victory on Saturday night.Texas A&M scored the last six points of regulation to tie it at 64-all, and took its first lead... Read More.

Hadden-Scott to seek 4th term as city attorney

Monday, January 24 by Ray King

Pine Bluff City Attorney Althea E. Hadden-Scott has announced she will run for a 4th term. Mrs. Hadden-Scott presides over an office which prosecutes cases in the Pine Bluff District Court and Jefferson County Circuit Court, Juvenile Division.Her duties include providing legal advice to... Read More.

Dumas man arrested on murder allegation

Monday, January 24 by Ray King

A Dumas man is in custody after allegedly shooting two people last week, one of whom died.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Derrick Nixon, 34, was taken to the Dumas City jail where he was held on probable cause of first-degree murder and being... Read More.