Appeals court rejects Damont Ewells argument

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate serving 20-years for manslaughter failed Wednesday to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the evidence was insufficient to convict him.Damont Ewells, 40, was convicted as an habitual offender of manslaughter in the Sept. 19. 2017 death of... Read More.

Prior conviction results in felony allegation

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man who was arrested last week for misdemeanor domestic battery will face a felony allegation after it was determined that he had a prior domestic battery conviction in the past five years.James Jordan, 49, had been arrested by a... Read More.
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Man arrested in alleged stabbing

By Ray KingA 48-year-old Jefferson County man was arrested Monday after he allegedly stabbed his daughter during an altercation.William Lawrence was taken into custody by a sheriff’s deputy after the deputy responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Brixey Road.The female victim... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of injuring her boyfriend during an altercation Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jacy Ashcraft, 28, with second offense... Read More.
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Governor reports 163 new cases of COVID-19

By Ray KingAn additional 163 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas between Friday and Saturday, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily press briefing, the Governor said the new cases bring the state’s total to 5,775 and according to State Health Officer Dr.... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases drop significantly from Thursday

By Ray KingAfter seeing the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period Thursday, the numbers for Friday were significantly lower, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily press briefing, the Governor said 154 new cases were reported with 135 of... Read More.
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UAMS gets grants for COVID-19 testing

LITTLE ROCK — Two grants totaling $210,848 from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas will significantly boost the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and slow the spread of infection.The grants are part of... Read More.
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Lincoln County approves preservation month resolution

The Lincoln County Quorum Court last week adopted a resolution declaring May as National Preservation Month in the county.According to the Lincoln Ledger, the resolution was necessary to apply for a Heritage Grant to finish the windows at the courthouse.At the meeting, County Judge... Read More.

One dead, one wounded in Pine Bluff shooting

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead.On May 20, 2020 around 8:20 p.m., Officers were dispatched to 4321 S. Olive in reference to multiple gunshot calls. Once officers arrived on scene, they found a male slumped over... Read More.