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Appeals court turns down Johnson appeal

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By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by a man convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm that the evidence in his case was insufficient for a conviction. Adrian Deshean Johnson, 26, also contended that a sentence enhancement... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court supports road tax issue

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The Grant County Quorum Court during their meeting this week showed their support for an issue that will be on the ballot in November. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court approved a resolution dealing with ballot Issue 1, which would extend a... Read More.
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Quorum Court delays naming new circuit clerk

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By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday postponed a decision on appointing a new Circuit Clerk after questions arose about the legality of their actions. The County’s legislative body had met in special session to appoint current Deputy Clerk Barbara Collins to fill... Read More.

White House report on COVID-19 mixed bag for state

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By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that a recent report from the White House on COVID-19 placed the state in the red in terms of the number of active cases but yellow in the positivity rate as a result of testing. “We’ve got... Read More.
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Bond set in alleged burglary and arson

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By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a house Saturday and starting a small fire. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Sherman Johnson, 22,... Read More.

Lincoln County fire districts discussed at Quorum Court

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Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest has asked representatives of county fire departments to meet with the Quorum Court to explain their request to establish fire districts so that fire dues can be put on tax rolls. According to a story in the Lincoln Ledger newspaper... Read More.
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Desha County gets grant to improve internet service

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A more than $2.5 million grant from the Arkansas Rural Connect program will help to improve high speed internet service in Desha County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News newspaper. In a Sept. 23 story, the newspaper reported that the county will partner with Aristotle Unified... Read More.
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Charges filed in July murder

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By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of killing another man in July. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Christopher Edmonds, 37, with first-degree murder in the July 16 death of Omar Amos who was found beaten inside... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases drop compared to Monday

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By Ray King New cases of COVID-19 dropped in the past 24 hours compared to the day before, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday during a COVID-19 update. In his weekly update, the Governor said 486 new cases were reported, 22 In correctional facilities and 46 5... Read More.
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Council committee upholds suspension

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By Ray King With Mayor Shirley Washington casting the deciding vote Monday, the City Council’s Administration committee upheld the three-day suspension given to a Code Enforcement Officer. Committee Chairman Lloyd Holcomb said he had read the files and heard the dialog between the Officer, Brae McDonald... Read More.

Bond set for man in alleged shooting incident

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By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired shots at a vehicle occupied by his girlfriend and her daughter Saturday. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donnie... Read More.
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