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Supreme Court rejects claims of trial error in Jefferson County case

Friday, June 11 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate has failed for a fourth time to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court that his trial was flawed.Saba K. Makkali, 45, formerly known as Gary Cloird, contended in the latest petition to the court that prosecutors concealed DNA evidence... Read More.

Ordinance on permits for parades, assemblies tabled in Drew County

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court tabled a proposed ordinance requiring permits for parades and public gatherings until a future meeting, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaperCounty Judge Robert Akin had proposed the ordinance which read in part “it is in the best interest of... Read More.

Sheridan man killed in Thursday accident with a deer

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

A Sheridan man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Grant County Thursday morning.Jeremy S. Kumpe, 31, died when the vehicle he was driving on Grant County Road 51 struck a deer that was in the roadway.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas... Read More.

Walton family launches $1 million LGBT assistance fund

Thursday, June 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family members of Walmart founder Sam Walton on Thursday launched a $1 million fund for groups assisting LGBT people in the retail giant’s home state of Arkansas, which has enacted measures restricting transgender people’s rights.The new fund is being... Read More.

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Reported increase in crime linked to rise in property crimes

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingIncreases in property crimes last month, primarily commercial burglaries and thefts fueled a nearly 14 percent increase in overall crime, compared to a year ago.According to the police department monthly report, there were 433 crimes reported in May, compared to 380 in... Read More.

Quarantine policy for COVID exposure changed by Governor

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas no longer requires students exposed to the coronavirus to quarantine so long as they’re fully vaccinated against the virus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday.Hutchinson said the new quarantine policy aligns with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease... Read More.

Governor approves pay raises for state employees

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday approved performance-related merit pay raises of as much as 3% for state employees.Hutchinson announced that $28 million in state and federal funds was allocated for the merit pay increases, which he said will... Read More.

Betty Dickey hired to coordinate legislative redistricting

Tuesday, June 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas board that redraws legislative district boundaries every 10 years following the U.S. census has hired a former state chief justice to be the panel’s coordinator.The Arkansas Board of Apportionment hired Betty Dickey on Monday at a rate... Read More.

Jefferson County collections, spending up over 2020

Tuesday, June 8 by Ray King

Through May of this year, Jefferson County had collected $10.5 million more than through May 2020 and spent just over $10 million more.According to the county’s financial report which County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin presented during the Quorum Court meeting Monday, Jefferson County had collected... Read More.

Teenager killed in Monday shooting

Tuesday, June 8 by Ray King

A 14-year-old girl was found shot to death Monday night in Pine Bluff, the 9th homicide of the year and the second in two days in the same area.According to police, the girl was found inside a car between 23rd and 24th Avenue on... Read More.

police investigate Sunday homicide

Monday, June 7 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation.According to a press release, officers were sent to 2120 S, Maple St., at about 9:15 p.m. Sunday and found a male later identified as Brandon Dement with apparent gunshot wounds... Read More.

Friday, June 4 by Ray King

Discussions about the tornado warning system in Drew County that have taken place for several months with Drew County Office of Emergency Management Director Jessie Griffin writing a letter which was published in the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper.In the letter, Griffin said there are 27 warning... Read More.