Smith guilty of first-degree murder in Collins slaying

A Jefferson County jury Friday found 25-year-old KeShone Smith guilty of first-degree murder in the October 2020 shooting death of former Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins.Collins was killed when he exchanged gunfire with Smith on the parking lot of the Econo Lodge on... Read More.

Former council member Jack Foster dies at 79

A former member of the Pine Bluff City Council who was later convicted of attempted extortion died Thursday.Jack Foster was 79.Foster served on the council from 2001 to 2005 and in 2005 was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted extortion under color... Read More.
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Sheridan Police Department adds drone for department use

The Sheridan Police Department has recently acquired a commercial drone that will be used for search and rescue efforts, at crime scenes and reconstructing fatal accidents.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Chief Jason Teague said the drone can also be used for overwatch at... Read More.

Drew County plans bulk trash pickup, free dump day

A bulk trash pickup and a free dump day for Drew County residents was announce during a meeting of the Drew County Quorum Court Monday.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin said dates for those days will be announced later... Read More.
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UAMS receives grant for mobile vision screening clinic

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $175,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas to support GoVision AR: Mobile Vision Screening for Underserved Children Across Arkansas.GoVision AR, a project of the UAMS Department... Read More.

JP Franklin asks judge to stop county equipment auction

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. has asked a court to halt the planned sale of county owned property that was scheduled to begin today.A petition filed by Franklin Monday alleges it is being conducted without proper legal authority and names... Read More.
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Rison man killed in industrial accident

A Rison man was killed Thursday in an industrial accident in Columbia County.The victim was identified as Danny Brent Wilkins, 43, who was part of a Union Pacific work crew that was working to repair a washed-out area of track near McNeil in Columbia... Read More.

Sheridan attorney Dobson named new Circuit Judge

Sheridan attorney Margaret Dobson will assume the duties of Seventh Judicial District Judge after she was appointed to the position by Governor Sanders.Dobson will replace Circuit Judge Chris Williams who resigned following an investigation by the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. The Commission... Read More.
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