Grant County considering women’s jail

The Grant County Quorum Court is looking at creating a women’s jail in the old First Baptist Church building the county recently bought. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the justices of the peace at their Aug. 15 meeting talked about that possibility with JP... Read More.
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Pine Bluff man killed in Tuesday accident

A Pine Bluff man was killed in the early morning hours Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle. According to a preliminary report, the driver of a 2022 Toyota 4Runner was northbound on U.S. 79 Camden Road in the left... Read More.
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Generator offering hub for home schoolers

The Generator is now a hosting hub for home schooled students, grades 5 through 12. According to a press release, the hub is offering a space for learning, EAST/Project-Based Learning, and fun physical activities. “The Generator will serve as a place where home schooled students can... Read More.

woman sentenced in social security fraud case

LITTLE ROCK—A Marmaduke woman who fraudulently obtained more than $96,000 in Social Security Administration funds was sentenced yesterday afternoon for making false statements to the United States government. United States District Court Judge Lee Rudofsky sentenced Tammy Jean Hogan, 58, to five years of... Read More.
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Celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunization is critical for keeping you, your loved ones and your community safe and healthy, Teresa Henson, Extension specialist - program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1890 Cooperative Extension Program, said. “NIAM was... Read More.

Sheridan seeking grant to deal with street flooding

The City of Sheridan is looking at applying for a federal grant in an effort to reduce flooding in a downtown street. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, mayor Joe Wise said a section of Gum Street that connects Rose and Rock Streets by the... Read More.
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Woman killed when vehicle hit by farm tractor

A Columbia County woman was killed Thursday when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a farm tractor. According to a preliminary report, Shana Farrer, 53, was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 near Magnolia when the operator of a 2016 International Harvester that was... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Mayors in several Southeast Arkansas cities are facing opposition this fall, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times News. The newspaper reported that McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung will be opposed by ollie Reddick Jr., while in Dumas, incumbent Mayor Flora Simon has two challengers, Price “Bubba” Boney... Read More.
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Election for Mayor in Sheridan first in 34 years

Voters in Sheridan will be picking a new mayor in the November general election, something that they have not done since 1988. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, current Mayor Joe Wise will be retiring at the end of the year. Wise began work at... Read More.