Monticello A&P Commission talks about vacancy

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission addressed a vacancy at its most recent meeting.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, one position is open as the result of the resignation of Glenda Nichols.Monticello City Attorney Whit Barton agreed to the idea that current commissioner Annette... Read More.
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Three killed, one injured in Saturday accident

Three people were killed and a fourth injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Springs Saturday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Fidel Diaz, 62, of Mexico was southbound on U.S. 270 at its intersection with Blacksnake Road in a 2008 Chevrolet and failed to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has received the Peak Performance Platinum 15 Award from The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).This national recognition is given to PBWU for attaining 100% compliance with our wastewater discharge permit for fifteen (15) consecutive years.This is a monumental... Read More.
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Cherokee Nation Entertainment awarded Pope County Casino license

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Racing Commission issued the Pope County casino license to Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE).The unanimous decision came after Thursday's meeting where commissioners interviewed representatives from Cherokee and reviewed their application.CNE's development plans consist of a $300 million-plus investment in Pope... Read More.

Woman who threatened Governor Sanders arrested

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman appeared Wednesday in court on charges she threatened to blow up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her office, prosecutors said.Susan Scott, 66, of Fort Smith, was charged with threatening to cause a catastrophe and battery of... Read More.
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Grant County Judge reports on infrastructure projects

Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt updated members of the Quorum Court on infrastructure projects during the most recent meeting of the county’s legislative body.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the judge said the new County Annex is on track for a tentative opening Aug.... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects Duggar appeal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Josh Duggar, a former reality television star convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.Duggar was on the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting" with his large family before his 2021 conviction.The court did... Read More.
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New mom among Fordyce shooting victims

BY  SUDHIN THANAWALACallie Weems was reveling in her new role as a mom in the months before a gunman in Arkansas fatally shot her at a grocery store.Her daughter Ivy, now 10 months old, was a constant source of entertainment and wonder, Weems’ mother, Helen... Read More.
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Governor signs tax cut legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday signed legislation cutting the state’s property and income taxes after lawmakers wrapped up a special session where they also approved legislation to keep the state’s hunting and fishing programs running.Sanders signed the measure... Read More.