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The second annual John H. Johnson Day event will he held virtually Sunday

Friday, October 30 by Ray King

The second annual John H. Johnson Day event will he held virtually Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. Johnson, an Arkansas native, was publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines and founder, publisher, chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, once the largest black-owned publishing company... Read More.

Bond set in alleged burglary and assault

Friday, October 30 by Ray King

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of forcing his way into a residence and threatening a resident. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Carlos Mitchell, 41,... Read More.

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High court rejects claim of unfitness to stand trial for murder

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the claim of a Drew County man convicted of murdering his father that he was unfit to stand trial. Alfonzo Hampton, 38, was sentenced to life in prison for the Feb. 21, 2017 shooting death of... Read More.

court says no to sales tax to fund interstate widening project

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a half-cent sales tax can’t be used to fund a $1 billion project widening an interstate corridor in the heart of downtown Little Rock. Justices ruled that the sales tax, approved by voters... Read More.

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Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

Two pedestrians were killed and two others were among three people injured in a traffic accident in Northwest Arkansas Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred on Interstate 40 near Mulberry in Franklin County at about 12:30 p.m. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police,... Read More.

Star City School Board approves bonuses

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

The Star City School Board on Monday approved one-time bonuses for certified and non-certified staff. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the $800 bonuses will be given in November. The board also approved minimum wage increases for substitute teachers. The newspaper quoted Superintendent Jordan Frizell as... Read More.

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Drew Central District sets return date for in-class instruction

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

In-class education is scheduled to return to return to the Drew Central School District Nov. 2 after the district was forced to switch to virtual learning because of COVID-19. According to the Advance Monticellonian Newspaper, the Drew Central campus was shut down this week because... Read More.

Panel says state needs new strategy to reduce coronavirus

Wednesday, October 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A White House panel’s report released Wednesday said Arkansas needs a different strategy for reducing coronavirus transmission and said it should work with communities to limit social gatherings. The White House Coronavirus Task Force said in its latest report, dated... Read More.

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State agencies to offer grant for COVID-19 affected businesses

Wednesday, October 28 by Ray King

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) received approval to proceed with a grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for... Read More.

Election commission announces change in absentee ballot processing

Tuesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners announced Tuesday a change will be made in the processing of absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. Commission Chairman Mike Adam said in the notice that due to the large number of returned absentee ballots, the... Read More.

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Griffin, Holcomb to speak at Star City Chamber luncheon.

Tuesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Star City Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a luncheon on Nov. 11 at the Star City Civic Center. According to a press release, L.t Governor Tim Griffin and State Representative Mike Holcomb will speak, and the lunch will be provided by Alicia Hawkins. Due... Read More.

Woman accused of stabbing another woman during altercation

Monday, October 26 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly stabbed another woman during an altercation. Wanda Long-Bowman, 58, told police she became angry after finding her husband having intercourse with the alleged victim at a motel on East Harding Avenue. During a court... Read More.

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