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Sheriff candidate ordered to pay nearly $409,000 after losing lawsuit to Sheriff’s Sgt.

Tuesday, July 1 by Ray King

Community activist and recently announced candidate for Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Cannon has been ordered to pay nearly $409,000 to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Courtney Kelly stemming from a lawsuit Kelly filed in 2023 against Cannon and County Judge Gerald Robinson. According to court documents,... Read More.

Senate rejects AI proposal after Governor Sanders, others object

Tuesday, July 1 by Ray King

A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. The Senate voted 99-1 to strike... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court hears proposal for energy farm and data center

Sunday, June 29 by Ray King

A proposal to create a data center and solar farm to provide energy for the center was discussed by the Grant County Quorum Court at its recent meeting. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Clark Bixler, director of development for Clear Cloud Energy told the... Read More.

State sued over social media laws

Sunday, June 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas Friday over two new laws that would place limits on content on social media platforms and would allow parents of children who killed themselves to sue over content on the platforms. The lawsuit... Read More.

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Trice lawsuit against JP’s reinstated by special judge

Friday, June 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court that had been dismissed by a special judge has been reinstated. On June 16, Judge William Wright dismissed the suit that had been filed by Garland Trice and five others ,... Read More.

Homicide victim reportedly was pregnant at time of death

Thursday, June 26 by Ray King

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — The Hot Springs Village Police Department (HSVPD) confirmed that a woman killed in a homicide was pregnant at the time of her death. On June 12, HSVPD received reports that a man was running on Nacozari Lane and shouting at neighbors. Officers... Read More.

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Work starts on replacing old water system at Rison

Monday, June 23 by Ray King

Work is beginning to replace most of the aging water system in Rison, according to the Cleveland County Herald. The newspaper reported that the project will cost an estimated $3.3 million, with $1.5 million of that coming from the American Rescue Plan and another $1.8... Read More.

Pine Bluff teenager killed, three hurt in hit and run accident in Saline County

Friday, June 20 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in rural Saline County Tuesday resulted in the death of a Pine Bluff teenager and injuries to three other people. According to a preliminary report, Jamiyah Devose-Croom, 19, was a passenger in a 2022 Hyundai Elantra that was southbound on Interstate 530... Read More.

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Lawsuit filed to stop 10 Commandments in school classrooms

Thursday, June 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the new law will violate their constitutional rights. The federal lawsuit challenges a measure Republican Gov. Sarah... Read More.

Rison Recorder/Treasurer resigns following claims of being pressured

Friday, June 6 by Ray King

Rison Recorder/Treasurer Rhonda Hopson has resigned her positions and said in a letter to the City Council that she had been harassed and put under pressure by the mayor and water department clerk. In addition to serving as recorder/treasurer, she was also serving as office/business... Read More.

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Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

Area legislators are being asked for help to avert a possible closure of the CASA Women’s Shelter. Mayor Vivian Flowers and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., have sent text messages to State Representatives Mike Holcomb, Glenn Barnes and Ken Ferguson asking them to intercede with the... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

By Ray King A Texas man convicted of involvement in a scheme to steal money from the Urban Renewal Agency has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict him. Rodrick Morris, 48, is serving 35 years in prison... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Sheriff candidate ordered to pay nearly $409,000 after losing lawsuit to Sheriff’s Sgt.

Senate rejects AI proposal after Governor Sanders, others object

Grant County Quorum Court hears proposal for energy farm and data center

Trice lawsuit against JP’s reinstated by special judge

Homicide victim reportedly was pregnant at time of death

Work starts on replacing old water system at Rison

Pine Bluff teenager killed, three hurt in hit and run accident in Saline County

Lawsuit filed to stop 10 Commandments in school classrooms

Rison Recorder/Treasurer resigns following claims of being pressured

Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Appeals Court upholds Morris conviction and sentence

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