State reports 1,000 new COVID cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 1,000 coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day spike in nearly five monthsThe Department of Health reported the state’s virus cases now total 353,095 and its hospitalizations increased by 16 to 432. The state’s COVID-19 deaths rose... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court asked to increase jail fees

The Grant County Quorum Court, during their regular meeting in late June, heard a request to consider raising the amount of money the county pays to house inmates at the Sheridan City Jail.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County is one of the... Read More.
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Governor plans COVID conversations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that he would hold “community COVID conversations” across the state in hopes of persuading more Arkansas residents to get vaccinated as the coronavirus continues a comeback in the state.At a briefing, Hutchinson said he... Read More.

Retired Sheridan coach and teacher killed in Tuesday accident

According to sources in Grant County, retired Sheridan and Bauxite basketball coach and teacher Roy Lamb was killed Tuesday morning in a pedestrian accident on the Sheridan bypass.No further information was immediately available. Arkansas State Police will release more information soon and we will... Read More.
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Tyson Foods announces recall of frozen chicken products

Springdale -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), is voluntarily recalling approximately 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken. Tyson has been working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on this recall, and while there is no conclusive evidence that the products were... Read More.

Murder suspect seeks trial delay

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man charged with killing an Arkansas woman who went missing after she went jogging is seeking to delay his trial.Attorneys for Quake Lewellyn on Friday asked a judge to continue his trial until next spring. The attorneys cited a... Read More.
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State COVID cases increase over weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday reported 1,246 new coronavirus cases and 23 more hospitalizations from the past three days as Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned that the state could face a “tough week” in the virus’ growth.The Department of Health said the... Read More.
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Quorum committees consider money for SEARK, jail

By Ray KingCommittees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will be asked to consider transferring $3 million from the Federal American Recovery Plan to Southeast Arkansas College to help pay the costs of constructing a new student center and on-campus housing.Steven Bloomberg,... Read More.
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State reports surplus of near $ billion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1 billion, more than double the state’s previous record, finance officials said Friday.The Department of Finance and Administration said the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 with... Read More.

Westerman extends holiday greetings

Greetings,Happy Fourth of July weekend! Whether you’re sitting by the lake, grilling hot dogs with neighbors, or keeping it cool indoors, I hope you’re able to take time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends.Capitol tours have remained closed this summer, and I... Read More.