Jury finds man guilty in fentanyl related death

LITTLE ROCK—A federal jury convicted a Little Rock man who distributed the fentanyl that resulted in a person’s overdose death in early 2021. Following a three-day trial and after one hour of deliberation, the jury convicted Jemel Foster, 32, of four federal drug and... Read More.

Tips offered for safety in the woods

Some Arkansas forest landowners are nervous about venturing into their own forest for fear of the wildlife that live there, Joe Friend, forester for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. During his career as a forester, he is often asked about the... Read More.
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Simmons First National reports $27.5 million profit

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $27.5 million. The Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 21 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 52 cents per share. The results topped Wall... Read More.

Settlement reached in land fill fire

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) — A $6.3 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that claimed smoke from an underground fire at a dumping site in northwest Arkansas harmed nearby residents. An attorney in the case confirmed the settlement, which involves 85 households with 150... Read More.
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Senators propose repeal of VA co-payment requirement

WASHINGTON–– U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for Department of Veterans Affairs funding, introduced legislation to repeal the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) copayment requirement for veterans traveling to medical appointments. “Veterans in rural areas... Read More.

Tips for grilling and picnicking

July is National Grilling and National Picnic Month; an exciting combination as you plan family gatherings. There are some food safety rules you will want to follow when preparing foods for the grill and picnics, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for... Read More.
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East End Fire Department seeking fee increase

A proposal that would increase the amount homeowners in the East End of Grant County pay for fire protection will be decided by voters in August. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, residents currently pay $95 pe4r year and the ire department is asking for... Read More.
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Trial for 1-6 defendant delayed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal trial has been delayed for an Arkansas man who was photographed with his feet on the desk of Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 6. A federal judge on Monday moved the trial for Richard Barnett, of Gravette, from Sept.... Read More.

One dead in Clark County accident

A Clark County man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Monday night in a rural part of the county. According to a preliminary report, Jimmy Don Currey, 72, of Gurdon was southbound on Kansas Road near Boiling Springs Road when the vehicle he was driving... Read More.
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Shooting by former LR Police Chief ruled justified

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Little Rock police chief who fired his gun at an armed suspect on New Year’s Eve won’t face charges in the shooting. Prosecutor Larry Jegley said in a letter to Arkansas State Police dated Friday that Keith Humphrey... Read More.

Texas man killed in Sunday accident

A Texas man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 30 in Malvern Sunday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Peter Roshdi Fahim, 31, was eastbound on the interstate when the Volvo Tractor trailer he was driving side swiped the side of a 2009... Read More.