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Simmons announces Makris to retire, names Brogdon new CEO

Monday, August 4 by Ray King

Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff, the holding company for Simmons Bank, on Monday announced that George Makris Jr. plans to retire as chairman and CEO of both companies at the end of 2025. Jay Brogdon, president of Simmons First and Simmons Bank, is set to succeed Makris and join... Read More.

Sheridan City Council halts grant application to support nonprofit group application

Thursday, July 31 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council will not move forward on a grant application to create a Main Street Plaza in order to support a group applying for the same grant. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the grant County Unified Community Resource Council (GGUCRC) applied for... Read More.

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Judge blocks state law dealing with pharmacy benefit managers ownership of pharmacies

Tuesday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily blocked on Monday Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation law that would have prohibited pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in the state. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller issued a preliminary injunction against the law restricting pharmacy benefit managers, who run... Read More.

Monticello City Council hears ordinance on water meter fees deposits

Monday, July 28 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Monticello City Council heard the second reading of an ordinance updating fees for the city’s water meter deposits. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, if passed, the new fees would be $100 per unit for residential/renters; $100 per unit... Read More.

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Suspect in 2024 murder booked into jail this week

Friday, July 25 by Ray King

By Ray King A White Hall man accused of murder stemming from an incident in December 2024 was booked into the adult detention center this week. Tylic Jarnell Alexander, 21, is charged with first-degree murder and felony fleeing with a bond of $500,000 set. Alexander is accused... Read More.

Digital health care touted for postpartum mothers in recent study

Tuesday, July 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Digital health care, such as virtual doctor’s appointments, could fill gaps in care services for postpartum mothers and help their doctors identify critical needs earlier, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health... Read More.

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Cleveland County School District joining virtual homeschool program

Friday, July 18 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School District has voted to join the Virtual Arkansas Home School program being offered through the Arkansas River Education Cooperative of Pine Bluff. According to the Cleveland County Herald newspaper, the school district will benefit from the program because it will be... Read More.

Liberty Utilities announces water system flushing to begin July 21

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS - Liberty’s annual Arkansas water system flushing is scheduled to begin the week of July 21, weather permitting, in Pine Bluff and White Hall. Woodson and Hensley communities are scheduled to follow. Flushing is the process of cleaning water mains by opening... Read More.

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UAM Investment Club receives grant offering real world experience in investing in financial markets

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Investment Club has received a $30,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the new Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), an initiative launching this fall that will provide club members... Read More.

Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms, ruling the First Amendment doesn’t give students the right to compel the state to offer its instruction in public schools. A three-judge... Read More.

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Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Ray King

Communities Unlimited (CU) has been awarded a $2 million Healthy Homes Production Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding will support CU’s new Healthy Homes Housing Repair Program, which will address unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions in some... Read More.

UAMS seeking expectant mothers for free doulas-in-training services

Wednesday, July 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is looking for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to receive free services from doulas-in-training. The institute is seeking mothers who are expected to give birth before Dec. 1.... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Simmons announces Makris to retire, names Brogdon new CEO

Judge blocks state law dealing with pharmacy benefit managers ownership of pharmacies

Monticello City Council hears ordinance on water meter fees deposits

Suspect in 2024 murder booked into jail this week

Digital health care touted for postpartum mothers in recent study

Cleveland County School District joining virtual homeschool program

Liberty Utilities announces water system flushing to begin July 21

UAM Investment Club receives grant offering real world experience in investing in financial markets

Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

UAMS seeking expectant mothers for free doulas-in-training services

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