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Desha County gets grant to improve internet service

Friday, September 25 by Ray King

A more than $2.5 million grant from the Arkansas Rural Connect program will help to improve high speed internet service in Desha County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News newspaper.In a Sept. 23 story, the newspaper reported that the county will partner with Aristotle Unified... Read More.

Police arrest 2 after infant found alone on parking lot of motel

Friday, September 25 by Ray King

By Ray KingA report that an infant had been found alone on the parking lot of a Pine Bluff motel Thursday night resulted in the arrest of two women.Monika King, 40, and Constince King, 18, were taken into custody after police were sent to... Read More.

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Charges filed in July murder

Thursday, September 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of killing another man in July.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Christopher Edmonds, 37, with first-degree murder in the July 16 death of Omar Amos who was found beaten inside... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases drop compared to Monday

Tuesday, September 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingNew cases of COVID-19 dropped in the past 24 hours compared to the day before, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday during a COVID-19 update.In his weekly update, the Governor said 486 new cases were reported, 22 In correctional facilities and 46 5... Read More.

Council committee upholds suspension

Monday, September 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith Mayor Shirley Washington casting the deciding vote Monday, the City Council’s Administration committee upheld the three-day suspension given to a Code Enforcement Officer.Committee Chairman Lloyd Holcomb said he had read the files and heard the dialog between the Officer, Brae McDonald... Read More.

Bond set for man in alleged shooting incident

Monday, September 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired shots at a vehicle occupied by his girlfriend and her daughter Saturday.Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donnie... Read More.

Election Commission censures Davis

Friday, September 18 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Election Commissioner Theodis (Ted) Davis was censured by his two fellow commissioners during a meeting Friday night.Commission Chairman Mike Adam and Commission Secretary Stuart Soffer voted for the censure, which Soffer had called for in a letter to Adam dated... Read More.