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Three hurt in explosion at Riceland plant in Stuttgart

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STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Three Riceland Rice employees were injured, none seriously, in an explosion at a Riceland plant in Stuttgart, according to company spokesperson Kevin McGilton. The employees suffered minor injuries that were not life-threatening in the Thursday blast that damaged the building, McGilton... Read More.
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Teacher retirement system wants overpayments back

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System wants to recover retirement benefits that continued to be paid out after two members died, resulting in overpayments of more than $323,000. Clint Rhoden, the system’s executive director, told lawmakers Wednesday that one death was... Read More.

Star City council talks about residential stock law

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The City Council of Star City recently discussed a residential stock law which would ban certain types of animals in the city limits. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, members of the council recommended that hogs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and sheep be prohibited... Read More.
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Quorum Court tables raise for Chief Deputy Tax Collector

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By Ray King A proposal by Jefferson County Tax Collector Tony Washington to increase the salary of his chief deputy was tabled by the Quorum Court during a meeting conducted remotely Tuesday night. Washington said the Chief Deputy Clerk’s in offices of the other elected officials... Read More.

Soffer: Error found on November General Election ballots

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The Jefferson County Election Commission is expected to hold a meeting soon to announce that an error was discovered on ballots for the November General Election. According to an email sent by Commission Secretary Stuart Soffer Tuesday, Arkansas law adopted in the last session of... Read More.
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Man arrested for endangering welfare of minors

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By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday for endangering the welfare of minors after the vehicle he was a passenger in was involved in an accident. Police said Derriek Eackles, 39, had a strong odor of intoxicants and was holding two beer cans... Read More.

Bond set in alleged burglary

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By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of forcing his way into an apartment, then interfering with emergency medical personnel who were attempting to treat a patient. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling... Read More.
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Man accused of firing shots from moving vehicle

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By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after police saw him firing shots from a vehicle he was driving at another vehicle. Sowoan McKendrick, 23, was taken into custody after police chased the car McKendrick was driving to Hoover Street in the Dollarway... Read More.

Bond set in August shooting

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By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot his brother during an altercation in August. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Walls, 58, with first-degree... Read More.
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Bond set in alleged domestic battery

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By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pushed his pregnant girlfriend down and choked her. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Brown Jr., 22, with... Read More.
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