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Simmons bank earnings top expectations

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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $53 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 49 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts... Read More.
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Westerman lauds Arkansas National Guard troops

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In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman paid tribute to the Arkansas National Guard soldiers who were sent to the nation's capitol during the inauguration. Westerman said: "As the men and women of the Arkansas National Guard return to their homes, they can be... Read More.
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Tyson to pay $22 million plus to settle lawsuit

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods, the nation’s largest meat supplier, said it will pay more than $200 million to settle a class-action suit that alleged price-fixing among chicken producers, saying the agreement is in the best interests of the company and its... Read More.

another legislator tests positive for coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the third to be infected since lawmakers convened this year’s session last week. Rep. Lanny Fite said he has not had any symptoms and has been isolating at his home... Read More.
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Senate panel OK’s home delivery of alcohol

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Tuesday advanced legislation allowing home delivery of alcohol by liquor stores, a measure that would make permanent something that’s been temporarily allowed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee approved... Read More.

State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House. The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would remove the state’s duty to retreat.... Read More.
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Man arrested after alleged assault with handguns

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By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested in Monday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them. Willie Word, 72, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 500 block of Park... Read More.
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Bond set in shooting incident

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By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people during an altercation of Jan. 15. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Watts, 53, with... Read More.

Governor, health secretary get COVID vaccine shots

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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. José R. Romero received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Monday. Hutchinson, a 70-year-old Republican, said he was being vaccinated in public to show state residents that the shot is a... Read More.
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