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Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has adopted a new solid waste ordinance that will include some changes for commercial customers.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, commercial customers will pay a weekly fee of $125 for one collection and an additional $62.50 for each additional... Read More.

Woodlawn School District hires assistant principal and head football coach

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Woodlawn School Board announced the hiring of a new assistant principal and head football coach.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the positions became open when Zach Meyer, who had been filling both jobs, was promoted to Woodlawn Elementary... Read More.

Tull City Council and mobile-home park owner dispute continues

Thursday, April 17 by Ray King

The on-going dispute between the owner of a mobile home park and the City of Tull in Grant County continued with members of the Tull Zoning Committee looked to take decisive action.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Aaron Morehart has said he was going... Read More.

Access to city parks being limited by police

Wednesday, April 16 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department and Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation announced access to city-owned parks would be limited until further notice.The decision has been made in response to recent threats of violence on social media, the PBPD said in a Facebook post Tuesday... Read More.

City of McGehee to ask for water and sewer rate increase

Tuesday, April 15 by Ray King

The City of McGehee’s Water and Sewer Department is planning to ask for a rate increase to upgrade the city’s system.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, if approved, customers’ bills will increase from $16.48 to $21.50 for the first 2,000 gallons of water with... Read More.

Cleveland County says no to money for prosecutor

Tuesday, April 15 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court rejected an ordinance that would have funded a new position with the prosecutor’s office.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the ordinance received a motion for approval but died for lack of a second.The ordinance... Read More.

Walmart stands behind sales and operating income projections

Thursday, April 10 by Ray King

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, is standing behind its full-year sales and operating income outlook even as President Donald Trump has launched tariff wars with China and nearly every trading partner that have brought a wave of economic uncertainty.The Bentonville, Arkansas-based... Read More.

Boozman applauds Huckabee conformation as Ambassador to Israel

Wednesday, April 9 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel:“I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed a dear friend and gifted leader, former Governor Mike Huckabee, to be our next ambassador... Read More.

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Lawsuit alleges County Assessor violates nepotism ordinance, seeks her removal from office

Tuesday, April 8 by Ray King

A lawsuit has been filed against Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman and the Assessor’s Office alleging that she illegally employed her daughter in violation of the Jefferson County Nepotism Ordinance.The lawsuit also alleged that Tillman paid former Assessor Yvonne Humphrey, who retired at the... Read More.

UAMS colleges ranked among top academic programs in the U.S.

Tuesday, April 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health rank among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2025. In the rankings released today,... Read More.

McGehee names Donaldson Interim Police Chief

Monday, April 7 by Ray King

The City of McGehee has announced that Terry Donaldson will serve as Interim Police Chief after the resignation of former Chief Scott Williams.Donaldson has been with the McGehee Police Department since 2007 and held the rank of Lieutenant. He has served as a patrol... Read More.

Kingsland City Council votes to raise its pay

Friday, April 4 by Ray King

The City Council at Kingsland has voted to raise its pay.According to the Cleveland County Herald, Council members’ pay will increase from $100 a month to $125 a month, after an ordinance was adopted at the most recent meeting.In February, the council voted to... Read More.