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Entergy announces final plans for new power plant near Redfield

Thursday, November 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas is planning a major investment to power the state’s unprecedented growth and opportunity. Pending approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission, the company will invest $1.6 billion to build the 754-megawatt Jefferson Power Station, a highly efficient natural... Read More.

Judge says prison board, not governor in charge of prison operations

Tuesday, November 4 by Ray King

The power to determine who is in charge of Arkansas prisons lies with the Board of Corrections, not Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Pulaski County Judge Patricia James determined in a new ruling. In her ruling, James found that two new Arkansas laws, Acts 185 and... Read More.

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Stone Bank donates $2,000 to White Hall Food Pantry

Tuesday, November 4 by Ray King

White Hall, AR – As food assistance organizations prepare for increased demand during the ongoing federal government shutdown, Stone Bank has donated $2,000 to the White Hall Food Pantry to help support local families facing food insecurity. Across the state, food pantries have reported rising... Read More.

Gerald Robinson, others submit paperwork seeking election as filling period begins

Monday, November 3 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was one of the first to file for reelection as the filing period for the 2026 primaries began at the Jefferson County Courthouse at noon Monday. Robinson was joined by County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin and Coroner Chad Kelley, along with... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court buys cell phones for members

Monday, November 3 by Ray King

At a recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved a $3,000 appropriation to purchase cell phones for quorum court members. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the county owned cell phones will be used for county business. Justice of the Peace Mike Nivens was quoted... Read More.

A&P Opens grant application for non-profits

Monday, November 3 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission is now accepting, effective today, applications from non-profit organizations for its 2026 Funding Cycle. These grants aim to support activities, events, and facilities that promote tourism and drive economic activity within the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

Gov. Sanders announced a $500,000 allocation to six food bank networks across Arkansas to address potential food shortages as the federal government shutdown continues. The funds, secured through emergency action from the Arkansas Legislative Council chairs, will be distributed equally among the food banks starting... Read More.

Kingsland City Council annexes Dollar General store into city limits

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Kingsland City Council voted to annex the Dollar General Store into the city limits. The Cleveland County Herald reported that the move will allow the city to collect a one-cent tax on all purchases made at the store with... Read More.

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State gas prices down five cents from last week

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

According to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch, the statewide gas price average in the state is $2.62. Compared to this day last week, that price is down by five cents per gallon. In comparison to last year, today's statewide average is 17 cents less per... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Wednesday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected an argument from a prison inmate who said he should have been allowed to represent himself at a trial in 2023. Following that trial in 2023, Vincent Peal,53, was found guilty of being a felon... Read More.

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Deadline for Farm and Ranch producer grant program application set for Dec. 5

Monday, October 27 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the Southern... Read More.

County Judge orders County Clerk to pay claim for back pay

Friday, October 24 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday instructed the Jefferson County Clerk to pay a $53,052.45 claim he had submitted for back payments he should have received this year. Earlier in the year, the Arkansas Legislature stepped in when Robinson and the Quorum... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Entergy announces final plans for new power plant near Redfield

Judge says prison board, not governor in charge of prison operations

Stone Bank donates $2,000 to White Hall Food Pantry

Gerald Robinson, others submit paperwork seeking election as filling period begins

Grant County Quorum Court buys cell phones for members

A&P Opens grant application for non-profits

Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Kingsland City Council annexes Dollar General store into city limits

State gas prices down five cents from last week

Appeals Court rejects claim by prison inmate who wanted to represent himself at tral

Deadline for Farm and Ranch producer grant program application set for Dec. 5

County Judge orders County Clerk to pay claim for back pay

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