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police bonus proposal gets cool reaction from public safety committee

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed resolution to pay Pine Bluff Police Offices a $3,000 bonus as a way to reduce the number of officers who are leaving for other jobs failed to win the approval of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday. Meeting by Zoom,... Read More.

Moody scores 28 as Hogs down South Carolina

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas is playing its best at the right time of this season. Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman’s not sure where it leads, but he’s enjoying each winning performance out of his team. Moses Moody tied his career high with 28 points and... Read More.

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Suspect in Watson Chapel shooting to be charged as adult

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

A teenager accused of shooting another teenager on Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High School will be charged as an adult in the case. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter will charge Thomas Quarles, 15, with first-degree battery and bond was set at $1 million secured. During... Read More.

Salary hikes for county employees gets quorum committee approval

Tuesday, March 2 by Ray King

By Ray King Pay raises for all Jefferson County employees are one step closer to happening after the Budget and Finance Committee of the Quorum Court voted Tuesday night. By a vote of 10-3, the committee recommended an appropriation ordinance that provides for a four-percent salary... Read More.

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Ramirez leads Razorbacks past Alabama

Monday, March 1 by Ray King

FAYETVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored a career-high 35 points with eight 3-pointers and No. 16-ranked Arkansas beat Alabama 94-76 on Sunday. With the win, Arkansas enters the Southeastern Conference tournament as the No. 6 seed and will face 11th-seeded Ole Miss on Thursday. Alabama... Read More.

Supreme Court suspends jury trials until April 30

Friday, February 26 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court has again suspended jury trials in the state, this time until April 30. Jury trials have been suspended since March 2020 after Governor Asa Hutchinson declared a state of emergency for Arkansas relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, which on Friday the... Read More.

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Kuttenkuler leaving SEARK for new Saline County Career and Technical Center

Friday, February 26 by Ray King

The current vice-president for Student Affairs at Southeast Arkansas College has been selected to run operations of the new Saline County Career and Technical Center. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Scott Kuttenkuler will assume the position of assistant vice-chancellor of the career and technical... Read More.

Dungee, Slocum lead Arkansas past Auburn

Friday, February 26 by Ray King

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee and Destiny Slocum scored 16 points apiece and No. 16 Arkansas hit five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to rally for a 74-69 win over Auburn on Thursday night. Makayla Daniels sandwiched a pair of 3-pointers around a triple... Read More.

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House panel rejects bill to allow medical refusal to treat because of moral beliefs

Thursday, February 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Thursday rejected legislation that would have allowed medical providers to refuse to treat someone because of their religious or moral beliefs after opponents said it was too broad and would allow discrimination against patients. The... Read More.

Liberty Utilities announces $250,000 donation to city and county residents

Thursday, February 25 by Ray King

For the past several days, Liberty Utilities has been issuing reports on its progress in increasing water pressure and dealing with leaks. Following is the company statement released at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Today we are pleased to share that we are donating $250,000 to be... Read More.

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State Senate approves change to voter identification law

Wednesday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation making the state’s voter ID law stricter by no longer allowing people without identification to cast a ballot, even if they sign a statement affirming their identity. The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

state lowers age for COVID vaccine eligibility

Wednesday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday lowered the eligibility age for receiving the coronavirus vaccine from 70 to 65, making shots available to another 115,000 people in the state, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson announced the move as the state reported 834... Read More.

Author: Ray King

police bonus proposal gets cool reaction from public safety committee

Moody scores 28 as Hogs down South Carolina

Suspect in Watson Chapel shooting to be charged as adult

Salary hikes for county employees gets quorum committee approval

Ramirez leads Razorbacks past Alabama

Supreme Court suspends jury trials until April 30

Kuttenkuler leaving SEARK for new Saline County Career and Technical Center

Dungee, Slocum lead Arkansas past Auburn

House panel rejects bill to allow medical refusal to treat because of moral beliefs

Liberty Utilities announces $250,000 donation to city and county residents

State Senate approves change to voter identification law

state lowers age for COVID vaccine eligibility

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