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Races for Pine Bluff Mayor, City Council seat and School Board on November ballot

Thursday, August 8 by Ray King

Pine Bluff voters will have two choices for Mayor and two for a spot on the City Council when they go to the polls in November.Vivian Flowers, who is the Democratic Party nominee for Mayor will face John Fenley, who will run as a... Read More.

County Judge amends lawsuit against Quorum Court

Thursday, August 8 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has filed an amended complaint against members of the Quorum Court, alleging that legislation they adopted in July was unconstitutional.The complaint was filed Wednesday and names all 13 members of the county’s legislative body individually and in their official... Read More.

Former bank eyed for new Grant County library

Monday, August 5 by Ray King

A former bank building in Sheridan could be the new home of the Grant County Library.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court conducted a special session last week where they talked about the former US Bank building at 101 N. Oak St.The... Read More.

Casino proponents want court to reject challenge to ballot proposal

Monday, August 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Opponents of a proposal to block a planned casino in Arkansas asked the state Supreme Court to reject a challenge to the ballot proposal.the proposed constitutional amendment a day after the secretary of state’s office said it qualified for... Read More.

Entergy announces bill credit for customers

Thursday, August 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At a time when budgets may be tight with back-to-school shopping and higher summer expenses, Entergy Arkansas customers will be getting a break on their August bills.A residential customer will receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $78 – a... Read More.

Voters to decide fate of casino in Pope County

Thursday, August 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify.A campaign to ease restrictions on the state's medical marijuana program,... Read More.

Accident on U.S. 270 leaves one dead, one injured

Wednesday, July 31 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Monday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Terry Eugene Hill Jr., 40, of Malvern was westbound on U.S. Highway 270 when the 2015 Jeep he was driving failed to... Read More.

30-year prison sentence for man involved in child porn scheme

Wednesday, July 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Justin Lee Palmer, who “coached” young girls who were anorexic and encouraged them to self-harm and film child pornography, will spend 30 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas,... Read More.

Two single vehicle accidents in Southeast Arkansas leave two dead, one hurt

Monday, July 29 by Ray King

Two single-vehicle traffic accidents over the weekend resulted in the deaths of two men, and injuries to a third.According to preliminary reports, one of the accidents occurred in the early morning hours Friday on Arkansas Highway 35 at the Drew-Cleveland County Line while the... Read More.

Three confirmed dead after stand-off in Jefferson County close to White Hall

Sunday, July 28 by Ray King

A standoff with a barricaded suspect in Jefferson County near the White Hall City Limits Saturday afternoon proved deadly as the body of the suspect as well as two other people were discovered.The armed suspect, who was identified as Jason Rogers, 52, had barricaded... Read More.

Inmate at Varner dead in work related incident

Sunday, July 28 by Ray King

An inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections Varner Unit in Lincoln County died Friday after he was electrocuted, according to officials with the Arkansas Board of Corrections.In a release, the Board of Corrections says that 53-year-old inmate Brian Walker was working maintenance and... Read More.

Grant County Judge discusses county improvements

Thursday, July 25 by Ray King

At a recent meeting of the Grant County Quorum Court, County Judge Randy Pruitt announced that the opening of the county’s annex building will now take place in September.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the parking lot will not be ready by the previously... Read More.