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State Supreme Court orders signature count of abortion petitions

Wednesday, July 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday night ordered the state to begin counting signatures submitted in favor of putting an abortion-rights measure on the ballot — but only ones collected by volunteers for the proposal’s campaign.The one-page order from the... Read More.

Two killed, four injured in Monday accident

Tuesday, July 23 by Ray King

Two people were killed, and four others injured in a two-vehicle accident near Hazen in Prairie County Monday.According to a preliminary report, Luis Vega Romero, 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada was eastbound n the westbound lane of I-40 at the 198-mile marker in a... Read More.

One vehicle accident claims life in Saline County

Monday, July 22 by Ray King

Hot Springs National Park man was killed Monday morning in a one-vehicle accident in Saline County.According to a preliminary report, James M. Schoggin was southbound on Highway 228 near Peeler Bend on a 2003 Suzuki GSX R600 and while negotiating a left curve, the... Read More.

Former Governor talks about Trump pick for Vice-President

Friday, July 19 by Ray King

Former governor Asa Hutchinson gave input on the state of the Republican party amid former President Trump's assassination attempt and election season in full gear.J.D. Vance has been selected as Trump's running mate, and the move has raised a lot of questions Hutchinson pointed... Read More.

Lawsuit filed after abortion petition rejected by Secretary of State

Thursday, July 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is being sued for rejecting petitions in favor of a proposed ballot measure to scale back the state’s abortion ban, with supporters asking the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to order officials to start counting more than 100,000 signatures... Read More.

Man killed in accident at Grady

Thursday, July 18 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Wednesday in Grady resulted in the death of an unidentified man.According to a preliminary report, the man was driving a 2015 BMW that was northbound on Main Street just north of Wood Circle. The driver failed... Read More.

UAMS named to best hospitals list

Tuesday, July 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report has named the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. In the magazine’s annual Best Hospitals edition, released today, UAMS was named Best Hospital in the Little Rock metropolitan area, in a... Read More.

Brazilian company buying Evergreen Packaging

Tuesday, July 16 by Ray King

Evergreen Packaging’s Pine Bluff mill will soon have new owners.A Brazilian company Suzano S.A. has announced plans to purchase the mil, as well as an extrusion facility in North Carolina from Pactiv Evergreen in a deal worth $110 million.According to a press release from... Read More.

Governor orders flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Robinson

Monday, July 15 by Ray King

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has directed the United States flag and the Arkansas State flag to fly at half-staff in memory of former Congressman Tommy Robinson.Congressman Robinson passed away at the age of 82 on July 10. Flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise... Read More.

Two dead in accident near Stuttgart Sunday

Monday, July 15 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident near Stuttgart Sunday resulted in the death of two people.According to a preliminary report, a 2004 Chevrolet driven by Tyler Earls, 38, was westbound on Highway 165 when the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2007 BMW... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Shooting Star B.J. Parks

Sunday, July 14 by Ray King

By Scott SolomonWhen chasing a dream, it can be a tedious and lonely road for those in pursuit. Each day, we are reminded to be driven to work, and persevere through challenges in which some we may not have full control over. Nevertheless, the... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for courthouse locks, new landfill cells

Friday, July 12 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court voted last week to pay for the installation of electronic locks on the doors of the courtroom.Judge Rober Gibson requested the locks, saying that the design of the courthouse makes it impossible to place bailiffs at every door due... Read More.