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State expands coronavirus vaccine distribution

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is expanding its distribution of the coronavirus vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 and older, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday. Hutchinson said the state starting Monday will move into part of its next phase of the vaccine distribution,... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of murder in Texas

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A Pine Bluff man is in jail in Texas after allegedly killing his wife Sunday. Brian Marshall, 36, was taken into custody after he allegedly shot Takela Marshall, 34, inside a home in the Houston area. According to newspaper reports and court documents, Brian Marshall hid... Read More.
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COVID hospitalizations set another record

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hospitalizations for the illness caused by the new coronavirus have set a second record high Monday for Arkansas in three days, the state Department of Health reported. The 1,371 COVID-19 hospitalizations bested the record 1,346 set Saturday. “Today’s report of 31... Read More.

Doss scores 31 as UAPB downs Alabama State

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 Shaun Doss scored a career-high 31 points as Arkansas-Pine Bluff beat Alabama State 91-82 on Saturday. Joshuwan Johnson scored a season-high 25 points and had nine assists for Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-8, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dequan Morris added 13 points. Jalen Lynn had 10 points. Arkansas-Pine... Read More.
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State legislature begins in middle of pandemic

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday began a session in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic that has prompted new safety measures and an effort by some Republicans to scale back the governor’s emergency powers. The House and Senate convened for... Read More.

state cases of COVID still top 27,000

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of active coronavirus cases in Arkansas remained above 27,000 on Sunday after hitting a record-high the day earlier. A state health official has said that the record-high number of active cases is likely to signal that hospitalizations will... Read More.
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Westerman condemns capital protest

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Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, in his weekly newsletter, described the events of Wednesday, when protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, as unacceptable. Here is Westerman's statement While members of Congress were peaceably and constitutionally debating the electoral votes on Wednesday, rioters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol,... Read More.

Bond set for Wednesday homicide suspect

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By Ray King A $200,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of shooting another man to death on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Zachary Vermillion, 29, with first-degree murder. Reading... Read More.
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State hate crimes bill faces uncertain future

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success: a popular Republican governor who made it a priority, major corporations endorsing... Read More.

Judgeship is family affair for Gibson

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When he was sworn in on Jan. 1, Circuit Judge Robert B. Gibson III became the third generation to hold the position. Gibson, of Crossett, was elected as the Circuit Judge in Division 3 of the 10th Judicial District and replaced his father, Robert Bynum... Read More.
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Near record set in COVID deaths in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a near-record increase in coronavirus deaths as the state’s cases continued to mount. The Department of Health reported 65 new deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, bringing the state’s total fatalities since the... Read More.

Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

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By Ray King A request from Jefferson County Clerk Shawandra Taggart to fill a vacant position in her office was recommended for approval by a committee of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after County Judge Gerald Robinson said he supported the request. Taggart said in a... Read More.
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