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covid cases drop; legislature expands authority

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ active coronavirus virus cases on Monday dropped to their lowest point since June as lawmakers expanded their ability to end the emergency declared because of the pandemic. The Department of Health said the state’s active virus cases, ones that... Read More.

Police say two suspects fired shots at casino security

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Police said Monday interviews and substantial evidence has linked two of the five men initially sought for a shooting on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino Thursday night to the incident. The evidence  indicated Tirek Langel, 22, and Brandon Burnett, 27, fired shots at... Read More.
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State COVID deaths increase by 18

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An additional 18 deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus were reported Saturday by the Arkansas Department of Health, in addition to 314 more confirmed or suspected virus cases in the state. There have been 326,813 confirmed or... Read More.
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17 arrested in drug investigation in White County

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SEARCY, ARKANSAS—Seventeen individuals were arrested Thursday morning as part of a sweeping law enforcement operation that targeted associates of a drug organization responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in Searcy and the White County area. The investigation, named Operation Central Sweep, began in... Read More.
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McGehee High School plants trees on campus

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McGehee High School recently received five trees that were planted at the school playground as a part of a state program. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, McGehee High School was one of 15 schools statewide to get the trees through the Shade Trees on... Read More.

Star City Council raises sanitation rates

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The City Council of Star City voted last week to increase sanitation rates which had not been increased since 2010. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the rate will go from $12.50 to $14.50, an increase Mayor Paul Carter said was necessary because improvements to... Read More.
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Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

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LITTLE ROCK — Since last year’s arrival of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received nearly $38.8 million, primarily from state and federal sources, to help combat the disease. The state of Arkansas has provided $16.9 million, or 43.4%... Read More.

Damron tapped to fill vacant Sheridan council seat

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The Sheridan City Council has filled a position that has been vacant since summer. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, David Damron will fill the Ward 2 position that was created when Norman Frisby resigned because he was upset about the decision of Sheridan Police... Read More.
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Appeals Court rejects Grant County man’s appeal

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By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments by a Grant County man who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction. Joey D. Watts, 38, is serving a 36-year prison sentence after being convicted of aggravated assault and being... Read More.

Governor signs near total abortion ban

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its landmark Roe v. Wade decision but opponents... Read More.
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