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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.

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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.

Simmons Bank negotiating for naming rights for War Memorial Stadium field

Friday, October 22 by Ray King

Little Rock, Ark. – Simmons Bank (Simmons), in partnership with the War Memorial Stadium Commission and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, announced Friday it is in negotiations to acquire the naming rights to the field at War Memorial Stadium. The stadium... Read More.

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New Lincoln County jail slated for November opening

Friday, October 22 by Ray King

The Lincoln County Quorum Court was told Monday that the new Lincoln County Detention Center is tentatively slated to open Nov. 16. Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest said the telephone company is supposed to finish installing phone lines Nov. 15 and the dispatch radios will... Read More.

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By a 3-2 margin, the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and dismissed a ruling by Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox that said a ruling by the State Racing Commission that required letters of support for a casino license from local elected officials when an application... Read More.

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Guynn ruling upheld in Lincoln County restitution case

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said Circuit Judge Alex Guynn was correct with the amount of compensation he awarded a man in a Lincoln County case. Jimmy Marion Baugh was ordered to pay $12,008.54 in restitution to Gerry Harris, a neighbor... Read More.

Monticello City Council votes on pay for water operator

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

A divided Monticello City Council voted Tuesday to pay a Level 4 water operator $72,000 annually. According to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper, four members of the council voted for the resolution while two others voted no, and the seventh member abstained. The vote came during... Read More.

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Boozman pushing VA policies for women veterans

Thursday, October 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is championing policies to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care for women veterans by strengthening breast cancer screenings and care. The incidence of breast cancer in women veterans and military populations is estimated to be up... Read More.

Boozman pushing legislation to expand doctor workforce

Wednesday, October 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is spearheading legislation to address the growing shortage of primary and specialty care physicians in Arkansas. In a column published by Modern Healthcare, Boozman urged Congress to adopt the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act which aims to... Read More.

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Special session on tax cuts delayed by Governor

Wednesday, October 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday backed off plans to call the Legislature back to the Capitol next week to take up income tax cuts as he continued negotiating with lawmakers on how much to reduce. The Republican governor delayed... Read More.

Judge says no to suppressing video in Duggar child porn case

Tuesday, October 19 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has denied motions to suppress video evidence found on electronic devices that were seized from former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who is facing child pornography charges. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks also said Monday that a... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Tyson says 96 percent of workers have had COVID vaccinations

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

Simmons Bank to name stadium at Memphis Liberty Stadium

Simmons Bank negotiating for naming rights for War Memorial Stadium field

New Lincoln County jail slated for November opening

Supreme Court reverses ruling on Pope County Casino application

Guynn ruling upheld in Lincoln County restitution case

Monticello City Council votes on pay for water operator

Boozman pushing VA policies for women veterans

Boozman pushing legislation to expand doctor workforce

Special session on tax cuts delayed by Governor

Judge says no to suppressing video in Duggar child porn case

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