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Tips for food safety offered by UAPB food and nutrition education program

Monday, April 13 by Ray King

As temperatures rise and families gather for seasonal celebrations, Arkansans should follow essential food safety practices to protect their health, according to Rachel L. Luckett, family and consumer sciences coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program for the University of Arkansas at... Read More.

Little Rock man sentenced to federal prison for robbing postal worker

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Christopher Juan Sheard will spend the next 121 months in federal prison for the armed robbery of a postal employee. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down today by United... Read More.

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Appeals Court affirms Howard Conviction and Sentence

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of murder and other offenses failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the trial judge should not have allowed evidence recorded on a cell phone. Rickey Howard Jr., now 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder,... Read More.

UAMS receives $110K grant for student scholarships

Thursday, April 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine received a $110,000 grant from the Dorothy Snider Foundation, a fund managed by the Memphis Medical Society, for student scholarships. “This is an exciting development in our efforts to generate more... Read More.

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Boozman and others sponsor Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in introducing the Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act, legislation aimed at helping former servicemembers access outdoor recreation opportunities to improve their well-being. The effort comes as the U.S. Department... Read More.

UAMS colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health professionals and public health receive accolades

Tuesday, April 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health garnered recognition among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2026. In the rankings... Read More.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County; Sheriff Alleging FOIA Violations

Monday, April 6 by Ray King

A lawsuit has been filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court alleging violations of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act related to records requested from the county detention center. Celina Coleman-Hale, a representative of Arkansas Restorative Initiative — a nonprofit organization that works to ensure jails... Read More.

Monticello A&P approves more money for upcoming rodeo

Friday, April 3 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission at it's most recent meeting agreed to provide funds for a rodeo at Monticello. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, that rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 18 and 19. A previous rodeo drew crowds of more than 500 people per... Read More.

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Appeals Court turns down Toney appeal of 2022 murder conviction

Wednesday, April 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A woman currently serving a prison sentence for a 2020 murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict her. Lamiesha Toney, 29, and a co-defendant, Deric Smith, were charged with capital murder in the shooting... Read More.

UAM sets Alumni Day at the Ballpark

Wednesday, April 1 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — A new tradition is up to bat at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). UAM Alumni & Friends is partnering with UAM Athletics to host “Alumni Day at the Ballpark” on UAM’s Monticello campus this April. The event invites alumni and... Read More.

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Monticello City Council names new park commissioner, buys portable stage

Tuesday, March 31 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Monticello City Council approved an appointment to the city’s Parks Commission and authorized the acceptance of a bid to rehabilitate a water tank. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Ked Donham was recognized for her involvement in softball programs... Read More.

UAMS hikes minimum wage to $16 an hour

Thursday, March 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $16 an hour, effective April 12. “At my first employee Town Hall as chancellor, I committed to raising the compensation of our lowest-paid employees,” said Chancellor... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Tips for food safety offered by UAPB food and nutrition education program

Little Rock man sentenced to federal prison for robbing postal worker

Appeals Court affirms Howard Conviction and Sentence

UAMS receives $110K grant for student scholarships

UAMS colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health professionals and public health receive accolades

Lawsuit Filed Against Jefferson County; Sheriff Alleging FOIA Violations

Monticello A&P approves more money for upcoming rodeo

Appeals Court turns down Toney appeal of 2022 murder conviction

UAM sets Alumni Day at the Ballpark

Monticello City Council names new park commissioner, buys portable stage

UAMS hikes minimum wage to $16 an hour

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