Murder suspect released pending further investigation

A 61-year-old Pine Bluff man who was arrested in connection with a murder was released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Friday.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter told the court that the state would not be seeing probable cause to charge Varlon... Read More.
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Arkansas signs Musselman to new five-year contract

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas said Wednesday it has signed coach Eric Musselman to a new five-year deal that could keep him with the Razorbacks through the 2028 season.The agreement, coming a month after Arkansas reached its first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance in... Read More.
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Sanders raises nearly $5 million in bid for governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she has raised nearly $5 million in her bid to be Arkansas’ next governor, breaking the record for quarterly fundraising in the state.Sanders’ campaign said the majority of... Read More.
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Suspect arrested in Wednesday murder

Update:On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at approximately 9:37 p.m. Jefferson County Sheriff'sOffice Deputies were dispatched to a residence located in the 1300 block of Caney Road near White Hall in regards to an armed disturbance.  Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive male who was... Read More.

Legislation on rural roads safety grant introduced in congres

 WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) introduced the High Risk Rural Roads Safety Grant Program Act of 2021. Westerman and O’Halleran issued the following statements: “As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Road Safety Caucus, I am proud to be... Read More.
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State Police to intensify patrols for impaired driving

  Arkansas State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state will intensify their patrols next week looking for drivers who are impaired by drugs.  The special operation is part of a five state plan directed toward the dangerous practice of driving while under the... Read More.

high school students encouraged to get COVID vaccine

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday encouraged high school students to get vaccinated for COVID-19.“Our vaccine numbers are increasing, but we must do more,” Hutchinson said in a news release. “If you are 16 and older then you are... Read More.
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Governor signs legislation raising teacher pay

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday signed legislation to raise the target median annual pay for public school teachers by $2,000.Hutchinson signed identical House and Senate bills that raise the target median pay for teachers to $51,822, starting with... Read More.

State halting use of Johnson and Johnson vaccine

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is joining other states in temporarily halting use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine while a federal review is underway.The Arkansas Department of Health says vaccination clinics with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are canceled, but ones... Read More.