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Highway Department reveals plans for widening of Highway 5

Wednesday, May 22 by Ray King

SALINE COUNTY — In Saline County, planning continues for the long-awaited widening of Highway 5. That expansion could have an impact on some businesses in Bryant.Dave Parker with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) said construction for the project will not start for another two... Read More.

Graphyte donates $25,000 to Ward 3 community park

Tuesday, May 21 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR - May 20, 2024 – The City of Pine Bluff today announced a generous donation of $25,000 for a new community park from Graphyte, an environmental technology company backed by Bill Gates that launched in the city less than a year... Read More.

Bryant teacher sentenced to prison for having sex with minor

Monday, May 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Heather Hare, 33, of Conway, was sentenced to serve the next 13 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful sexual activity. Hare was sentenced Thursday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky.The investigation... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Thursday accident

Monday, May 20 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident on the Martha Mitchell Expressway at Commerce Road Thursday resulted in the death of a Pine Bluff man.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, a 2004 GMC driven by Rudolph A. Atherley, 88 was southbound on... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves funds for new car for Sheriff’s Department

Friday, May 17 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court approve legislation allowing the Sheriff’s Department to buy a vehicle, radios and necessary equipment.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, an ordinance appropriating $64,000 for the vehicle and $26,000 for radios and equipment were approved.Sheriff... Read More.

Veterans Group honors Boozman

Friday, May 17 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2024 Leadership in Government Award in recognition of his advocacy for policies to improve the services and benefits veterans and their families have earned. “I’m proud to work with IAVA to ensure... Read More.

Morris gets 35 years in Urban Renewal case

Thursday, May 16 by Ray King

Update May 16, 2024Thursday Judge Robert Edwards of Searcy sentenced Morris to 35 years in prison and fined $330,000 plus must pay restitution in amount of $667,000. Edwards handed down a sentence much harsher than the jury recommended. Jury advised to make each of... Read More.

Walmart announces layoffs at campus offices

Wednesday, May 15 by Ray King

Bentonville, Ark. (AP) — Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices.It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its primary offices in Bentonville, Arkansas;... Read More.

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Legislators question documentary series on Pulaski County jail

Wednesday, May 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the county jail, with one critic saying the move exploited inmates.Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins defended the decision to... Read More.

Students at Watson Chapel reportedly involved in multiple fights Tues

Tuesday, May 14 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police are reporting that multiple officers responded to Watson Chapel High School because of fights near the football field Tuesday but say that the school was not locked down.Watson Chapel school officials and other law enforcement agencies told Deltaplex there was a... Read More.

Judge says teachers can discuss critical race theory in class

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, but he stopped short of more broadly blocking the state from enforcing its ban on “indoctrination” in public schools.U.S.... Read More.

$100,000 bonds set for two men accused of violating machine gun act

Wednesday, May 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwo Pine Bluff men accused of violating the Machine Gun Act will have to post $100,000 bonds to be released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Wednesday.Javonni Kendall, 20, and Jaqualyn Kendall, 19, were taken into custody after police... Read More.