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Sheridan Solid Waste looking at new fee policy

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

A new policy for solid-waste disposal fees is in the works for Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.The new fee structure would be based on weight, rather than the volume and type of load but a new scale at the waste disposal... Read More.

Contract dispute may cost Kingsland police protection

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

The Kingsland City Council is considering calling a special meeting to decide what to do about a contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.The city currently contracts with the sheriff’s office for police protection but some council members have complained about not seeing deputies... Read More.

AG says Franklin lawsuit on Agee eligibility should be dismissed

Wednesday, November 6 by Ray King

Arkansas’ Attorney General Tim Griffin says a lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. should be dismissed.In October, Frankin filed the lawsuit against fellow Justice of the Peace Roy Agee, the State Board of Election Commissioners and Secretary of... Read More.

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas’ race for state Supreme Court chief justice won’t change its conservative majority and it hasn’t drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns. But the outcome still will make history.Justices Karen... Read More.

Dumas man killed in Friday accident

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

A Dumas man was killed Friday when he was hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle on U.S. Highway 65 north of Dumas.According to a preliminary report, Jeremy Gilmore, 45, attempted to cross the southbound lanes of traffic when he was struck by... Read More.

Supreme Court upholds Smith conviction, life sentence

Friday, November 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man convicted of capital murder last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court he should get a new trial.Jabari Smith, 21, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury found him... Read More.

State buys land for new prison

Thursday, October 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has purchased land for $2.95 million to build a new prison that officials hope will ease a backlog of state inmates in county jails, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and corrections officials announced Thursday.The state announced it had purchased... Read More.

Kingsland considering dropping agreement with Cleveland County SO

Thursday, October 31 by Ray King

Police protection for the city of Kingsland in Cleveland County is being debated by the city council there.According to the Cleveland County Herald, Kingsland currently has a contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department to provide protection which expires at the end of the... Read More.

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Grant County JP’s approve purchase of scrap metal recycling containers

Thursday, October 31 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court has approved legislation to buy containers for scrap metal recycling.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, a grant from the Southeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management for just over $29,000 will pay for three open top containers.At the same meeting,... Read More.

Woodlawn School District to seek millage hike

Tuesday, October 29 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School District plans to ask for a millage increase next year.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the district will seek a 2-mill hike which is expected to generate $68,226 a year.The newspaper reported that the district wants to use the money to... Read More.

Wrecker driven killed in Thursday accident

Monday, October 28 by Ray King

A Dumas wrecker driver was killed Thursday night while he was preparing to load a vehicle onto a rollback wrecker.According to a preliminary report, James Jones,30, was operating the wrecker which was on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 65 at Mitchellville when he was... Read More.

Entergy prepared with plan for power reliability during election voting

Monday, October 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As Arkansans prepare to head to the polls next week, Entergy Arkansas is doing our part to ensure voting in the 2024 general election goes smoothly. Company leaders have been working on a preparedness plan to help ensure power reliability... Read More.