Central Moloney announces expansion

Central Moloney, Inc. is excited to announce another sign of its continued growth and expansion. Back in 2018, CMI made the first acquisition of an existing business in our company’s rich history.2021 has presented another such opportunity to take an already stellar local business... Read More.

Former governor, senator Pryor undergoes surgery

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, underwent surgery after breaking his hip and shoulder during a fall, his family said Thursday.Pryor underwent a partial hip replacement Wednesday, two days after tripping and falling while traveling in... Read More.
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Texas bank to merge with Simmons

PINE BLUFF, Ark and CONROE, Texas. - Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (“Simmons” or “Company”) and Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: STXB) (“Spirit”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which Simmons will acquire Spirit,... Read More.

State COVID cases increase for third straight day

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday reported 907 new COVID-19 cases, the third day of sharp increases as Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.The increase, which brings the state’s total COVID-19 cases to 522,460 since the pandemic... Read More.
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Arkansas looks to upset No. 2 Alabama

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman sees the typical uber-talented Alabama team with formidable linemen, a star quarterback and plenty of other standout players.Perhaps the big change has come in the 21st-ranked Razorbacks and their belief that they can beat the No. 2 Crimson Tide heading into Read More.

Arkansas downs Northern Iowa 93-80

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Chris Lykes scored 26 points and No. 16 Arkansas reeled off 13 straight points in the final minutes to beat Northern Iowa 93-80 on Wednesday night.The teams traded the lead 18 times and were tied another 10. Northern Iowa (1-3)... Read More.
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McGehee man facing drug and weapons charges

A traffic stop by McGehee Police resulted in he arrest of a man on multiple felony allegations.Kyle Bearden, 24, was taken into custody after officers stopped the vehicle he was driving and detected the odor of suspected marijuana coming from the vehicle.The McGehee Dermott... Read More.

Sheridan, Grant County discuss jail fees at meeting

Representatives of the City of Sheridan and Grant County met recently to discuss jail fees.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the few counties in the state that does not operate its own jail, choosing instead to house its inmates... Read More.
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Grant County Women’s Shelter gets grant to increase size

A more than $276,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Human Services will allow the Grant County Women’s Shelter to nearly double in size.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, ground was broken for the Keeping The Faith Women’s Shelter on Nov. 2.In addition to... Read More.
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National Smoke Out Day is Thursday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  – Nationally the third Thursday in November is known as the Great American Smoke Out Day. This year the date falls on Thursday, Nov. 18th. The annual day of observance is an opportunity to shed light on smoking as the leading... Read More.

electric car company moving to Arkansas

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The electric vehicle company Canoo has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to northwest Arkansas and create more than 500 new jobs.The company said Monday that its headquarters will move from California to Bentonville — which is also the home... Read More.