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Spain to seek reelection as 10th Judicial District Prosecutor

Friday, September 26 by Ray King

Monticello, AR – Frank Spain, Prosecuting Attorney for Arkansas’s 10th Judicial District, has formally announced his candidacy for re-election. Spain has served the citizens of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, and Drew counties for over two decades. First appointed as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in 2001, he has... Read More.

UA Monticello reports increase in overall student enrollment

Friday, September 26 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has reported a 23% increase in overall headcount from fall 2024 to fall 2025. This fall, UAM has matched its fall 2024 undergraduate enrollment numbers and seen significant growth in multiple areas. Concurrent student enrollment... Read More.

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Appeals Court reduces prison sentence while rejecting appeal

Thursday, September 25 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas County man sentenced to prison for violating conditions of his probation will see his sentence reduced because of a court error. Joseph Huffman, 54, was charged with drug related offenses in 2020 and was placed on probation for four years. He... Read More.

King Cotton Holiday Tournament Founder Travis Creed Passes Away

Wednesday, September 24 by Ray King

Travis Creed, the founder of the King Cotton Holiday Tournament has died. Deltaplex News spoke to Sam Glover, who has been overseeing the tournament for the past few years and he said this about Creed. Funeral services for Creed will be Thursday, Oct. 2 at 11... Read More.

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State Insurance Day set Tuesday

Monday, September 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Insurance Department will host the second annual Arkansas Insurance Day (I-Day) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Little Rock. The event will bring together property and casualty insurance producers, company representatives, legislators, and regulators to discuss key topics... Read More.

Sheridan man’s lawsuit against Grant County Judge, others dismissed

Friday, September 19 by Ray King

A lawsuit filed by a Sheridan resident against several Grant County officials including the County Judge and members of the Quorum Court has been dismissed by a judge. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, retired Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips dismissed the suit which was aimed... Read More.

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Cleveland County Quorum Court sets Monday meeting to declare vacancy in County Judge’s office

Friday, September 19 by Ray King

The Cleveland County Quorum Court will meet on Monday to declare a vacancy in the office of County Judge. According to the Cleveland County Herald, that meeting will take place at the Hall-Morgan Veteran’s Building at 6 p.m. That action is necessary following the death of... Read More.

Pine Bluff no shooting streak ends as man shot Wednesday

Thursday, September 18 by Ray King

Pine Bluff police are investigating a Sept. 17 shooting that left one man injured. According to the PBPD Detective’s Office, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of South Oak Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a 32-year-old male... Read More.

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UAM announces homecoming week schedule

Tuesday, September 16 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has released the 2025 UAM Homecoming Week schedule. Homecoming events will take place from September 29-October 4. On October 2, the UAM Department of Athletics will host its annual UAM Sports Hall of Fame Banquet.... Read More.

President orders National Guard troops to Memphis in move to reduce crime

Tuesday, September 16 by Ray King

President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday to deploy the National Guard to Memphis in an effort to combat crime, marking another instance of his administration's use of military force in American cities. Trump announced the decision during a meeting with Republican Tennessee Governor Bill... Read More.

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Cafeteria project at Woodlawn School planning continuing

Tuesday, September 16 by Ray King

Plans for the expansion of the cafeteria at the Woodlawn School are continuing, according to district superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Hancock told members of the school board that he met with the architect designing the cafeteria last week and... Read More.

Tyson Foods to discontinue use of high-fructose corn syrup

Tuesday, September 16 by Ray King

Tyson Foods said on Monday it will stop using certain ingredients, like high-fructose corn syrup, in its products by the end of 2025 in the U.S. Food companies are seeking alternative ingredients in response to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again"... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Spain to seek reelection as 10th Judicial District Prosecutor

UA Monticello reports increase in overall student enrollment

Appeals Court reduces prison sentence while rejecting appeal

King Cotton Holiday Tournament Founder Travis Creed Passes Away

State Insurance Day set Tuesday

Sheridan man’s lawsuit against Grant County Judge, others dismissed

Cleveland County Quorum Court sets Monday meeting to declare vacancy in County Judge’s office

Pine Bluff no shooting streak ends as man shot Wednesday

UAM announces homecoming week schedule

President orders National Guard troops to Memphis in move to reduce crime

Cafeteria project at Woodlawn School planning continuing

Tyson Foods to discontinue use of high-fructose corn syrup

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