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Supreme Court says conviction stands despite flaw in arrest

Thursday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas County man currently serving a 264 month prison sentence at the Tucker Maximum Security Unit failed to prove that his trial court did not have jurisdiction over his case because of errors in his arrest warrant and there was insufficient... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects McClinton appeal

Thursday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man serving a life sentence after being convicted of raping a handicapped 16-year-old girl failed to convince the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday that evidence presented at his trial had been switched by the State Crime Laboratory and was... Read More.

Repairs to levee at Lake Monticello begin

Thursday, May 13 by Ray King

Repair work has started on the levee at Lake Monticello, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper.Mayor Paige Chase said work crews will be on both sides of the levee in order to get twice as much done in a shorter period of timeCrews began... Read More.

bridge repairs could take months

Thursday, May 13 by Ray King

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Repairs to the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee could take months after a crack was found in the span, forcing thousands of trucks and cars to detour and shutting down shipping on a section of the Mississippi River,... Read More.

Cases of COVID at Tyson one-third of all sick workers in state

Wednesday, May 12 by Ray King

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Poultry giant Tyson Foods Inc., the third-largest employer in Arkansas, reported 2,866 COVID-19 cases at its workplaces, nearly one-third of the state’s 9,065 sickened workers across all industries from May 19, 2020, to April 8, 2021, according to an Arkansascovid.com... Read More.

I-40 bridge still closed for repairs

Wednesday, May 12 by Ray King

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An interstate bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee, remained closed Wednesday after inspectors found a crack in the span a day earlier.The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee was shut down Tuesday afternoon after the crack was discovered... Read More.

Panel formed to look at spending COVID money

Wednesday, May 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday formed a panel to come up with ways to spend the $1.5 billion the state is receiving from the latest federal coronavirus relief package.The Republican governor formed a 15-member steering committee for the... Read More.

Tyson Foods announces wage hikes

Tuesday, May 11 by Ray King

Tyson Foods says it’s raising wages to combat absenteeism and worker turnover at its plants as U.S. demand for chicken soars.The Springdale, Arkansas-based company, which processes 20% of U.S. beef, chicken and pork, said Monday that absentee rates are around 50% higher than they... Read More.

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Redfield man killed in Saturday accident

Monday, May 10 by Ray King

A 41-year-olf Redfield man was killed in an accident Saturday in Jefferson.State Police identified the victim as Christopher C. Geyer, who died when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding as he was turning left onto Stagecoach Road at 11:55 a.m. Geyer... Read More.

State to end enhanced unemployment benefits

Sunday, May 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is ending its participation in the federal unemployment program that gives workers an additional $300 a week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday, citing a shortage of workers.The Republican governor directed the Division of Workforce Services to end the... Read More.

Parks priorities meeting set at Star City

Friday, May 7 by Ray King

A public meeting is set for Monday in Star City to identify potential outdoor park and recreational needs and priorities.That meeting will be held at the Star City Civic Center at 201 Liberty St., at 5:30 p.m.After the identification process, city officials will select... Read More.

Legislature sets date for dicamba herbicide cutoff

Friday, May 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a June 30 cutoff date for farmers to use the herbicide dicamba on soybeans and cotton.The vote came hours after the state Supreme Court ordered the removal of half of the regulatory board that... Read More.