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Former professor found not guilty in drug trial

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas university professor accused of making methamphetamine on campus has been found not guilty.Terry David Bateman was a professor at Henderson State University in November 2019 when he was arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and using drug paraphernalia.... Read More.

Monticello Lake project nearing completion

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council was told Tuesday that work on Lake Monticello was nearing completion.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Interim Public Works Director Charlie Hammock said the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is still working to complete their projects and Mayor Paige Chase... Read More.

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Boozman critical of President’s spending plan

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is warning Americans about the negative consequences of President Biden’s reckless tax and spending agenda.“The president’s plan would be an absolute gut punch to our family farmers and rural America as a whole, especially as inflation continues to skyrocket... Read More.

Supreme Court says no to online travel company lawsuit on taxes

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected for the third time an appeal filed by a group of online travel companies who were accused of not paying the full amount of taxes they owed on hotel rooms booked by the companies.Writing for... Read More.

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Star City school board approves bonuses for employees

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The Star City School Board at its meeting Monday approved a $1,000 bonus for certified/classified employees.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell reported that the district has had a good year financially. The board also approved a state legislative report recommending a... Read More.

McGehee School District lifts face mask mandate

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The McGehee School District has lifted its face mask mandate after the number of COVID-19 cases in the district continued to decline, but said masks are still “highly recommended.”According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the school board voted to make mask wearing optional based on... Read More.

State files lawsuit over failed COVID supply delivery

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The state of Arkansas filed a consumer protection lawsuit Wednesday against a Virginia-based medical supplier for nearly $11 million for failing to deliver supplies during the coronavirus pandemic, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said.Rutledge said Wednesday that Med-Care Healthlink LLC... Read More.

car possibly linked to missing old missing persons case found

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities in Arkansas have recovered a car that matches the description of one belonging to a woman who went missing with her daughter more than 20 years ago. The Pope County Sheriff’s Office says the car was pulled from about 8... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court approves road specifications ordinance

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently approved an ordinance establishing minimum specifications for roads in the county.According to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said “the problem that we encounter when we take possession of a road prior to getting really... Read More.

Tyson says 96 percent of workers have had COVID vaccinations

Tuesday, October 26 by Ray King

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods says more than 96% of its workers have been vaccinated ahead of the company’s Nov. 1 deadline for them to do so.The company based in Springdale, Arkansas, said the number of its 120,000 workers who have... Read More.

Simmons Bank reports third-quarter earnings 22 percent over 2020 numbers

Tuesday, October 26 by Ray King

Simmons Bank on Tuesday reported net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $80.6 million, an increase of 22-percent compared to the third quarter of 2020.According to a press release, third-quarter earnings were $65.9 million in 2020 or $14,7 million less than the... Read More.

Simmons Bank to name stadium at Memphis Liberty Stadium

Friday, October 22 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, Ark. – Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced Thursday while it continues to complete negotiations on a title sponsorship deal with the City of Memphis, it has chosen Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as the new name of the stadium. Earlier this month, Simmons announced,... Read More.