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Woodlawn School Board names new contractor for cafeteria project

Monday, August 25 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School District has selected a new construction manager to build an addition to the school cafeteria after cost estimates for the project by the previous company were deemed to be too high. At a special called meeting last week, Brody Richardson Construction of... Read More.

Quorum Court approves money to pay off FBT loan

Thursday, August 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With the exact number needed to have a quorum, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Thursday approved legislation which will allow the county to make the final payment to FBT Bank for leased equipment. Nine Justices of the Peace were present for the... Read More.

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Two students from Pine Bluff among 16 selected for Honors College Path Scholars program at U-A Fayetteville

Tuesday, August 19 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Honors College at the University of Arkansas has selected 16 exceptional freshmen for the Path Program, which offers financial support and personalized guidance to students who are first-generation college students, have significant financial need or come from less-served areas of... Read More.

Cleveland County reports increase in sales tax collections

Tuesday, August 12 by Ray King

Sales tax collections in Cleveland County have shown an increase this year, according to the Cleveland County Herald. The newspaper reported that the county saw a 12-percent increase in the one-cent tax collection for July, compared to July 2024. That translated to collections of $46,472.19 last... Read More.

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More ADC employees disciplined after prison escape

Tuesday, August 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Additional employees at an Arkansas prison have been disciplined for not following procedures after a convicted murderer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” escaped earlier this summer, a state prison system official told lawmakers Monday. Arkansas Division of Correction Director... Read More.

Arkansas County Judge Declares Burn Ban

Monday, August 11 by Ray King

Arkansas County Judge Thomas “Eddie” Best has declared a county-wide burn ban that became effective at noon on Monday. The notification bans any and all burning in the county and will remain in effect until further notice. Any questions about the ban should be directed to... Read More.

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Boozman receives award from Farm Credit Council

Thursday, August 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) received the 2025 Friend of Farm Credit Award from the AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) for his leadership in advancing agriculture policies that support the long-term success of family farms, the industry and... Read More.

Police report shooting, arrest of suspect and victim

Thursday, August 7 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, ARK. — A Pine Bluff man was injured in a Wednesday night shooting in the 2000 block of West 29th Avenue. According to the Pine Bluff Police Department’s Detective Office, officers responded to the incident at around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6,... Read More.

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Offshore illegal gambling subject of letter to justice department from Attorney’s General

Wednesday, August 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to take action against illegal offshore gambling operations that are spreading rapidly across the country. In a letter sent to U.S. Attorney... Read More.

Death row inmates challenge new method of execution

Wednesday, August 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several Arkansas death row inmates sued the state Tuesday to block a new law allowing executions by nitrogen gas, saying the measure gives prison officials unconstitutionally broad authority to decide how they should die. Ten inmates filed the lawsuit in... Read More.

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Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Tuesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King When Jefferson County Judges Gerald Robinson banged the gavel to start the regular monthly meeting of Quorum Court Committees Tuesday, only six Justices of the Peace were in their seats. Justices Roy Agee, Dr. Conley Byrd, Ted Harden, Cedric Jackson, Patricia Royal Johnson... Read More.

Police identify newly hired officers

Tuesday, August 5 by Ray King

Of the 16 newly hired police officers who will be headed to the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy on Aug. 25, eight are male and eight are female, and range in age from 21 to 38. Between April and July, a total of 22 officers... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Woodlawn School Board names new contractor for cafeteria project

Quorum Court approves money to pay off FBT loan

Two students from Pine Bluff among 16 selected for Honors College Path Scholars program at U-A Fayetteville

Cleveland County reports increase in sales tax collections

More ADC employees disciplined after prison escape

Arkansas County Judge Declares Burn Ban

Boozman receives award from Farm Credit Council

Police report shooting, arrest of suspect and victim

Offshore illegal gambling subject of letter to justice department from Attorney’s General

Death row inmates challenge new method of execution

Tension Rises in Jefferson County Quorum Court Meeting as Members Clash Over Meeting Procedures

Police identify newly hired officers

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