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Strause named Executive Director of Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) has hired arts administrator and painter Katherine Strause of Little Rock to be its next executive director, effective Monday, March 11, 2024.“We are absolutely delighted to introduce Katherine as our incoming... Read More.

P.B. Education Association, Re. Turner endorse Flowers for Mayor

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, Arkansas) – After receiving endorsements from key leaders, labor unions and a women's PAC, Vivian Flowers has received more pivotal endorsements in support of her candidacy for Mayor of Pine Bluff from the Pine Bluff Education Association and Rev. Jesse Turner, a local pastor and... Read More.

Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right.The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

Two killed in Saturday accidents

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

A White Hall woman and a Grady man were killed in separate traffic accidents Saturday.According to preliminary reports, Jasmine Miller, 28, was southbound om I-530 at the 4-mile marker when the 2019 Ford Fusion she was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and... Read More.

Womack draws challenger in Third District Congressional race

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district.Womack, 67, faces... Read More.

AgDiscovery applications being accepted at UAPB

Friday, March 1 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — Applications are now being accepted for AgDiscovery, a residential career and science exploration program for teens, Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr., AgDiscovery program director, said. The program is scheduled for June 8-21 at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff... Read More.

Monticello A&P to address city wet/dry issue

Friday, March 1 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission is expected to call a mandatory meeting soon to address the wet/dry issue for the city.At its most recent meeting, Commissioner Kim Patel suggested the meeting so commissioners could go on record as to whether they support the... Read More.

SEARK, Arkansas Tech reach agreement on transition of teaching students to BA degrees

Wednesday, February 28 by Ray King

In a new deal reached by Southeast Arkansas College and Arkansas Tech College, a plan has been developed to manage the transition for SEARK associate of arts in teaching graduates to receive their bachelor's degree at Arkansas Tech.Coined the "2+2 pathway ", the purpose... Read More.

Family Dollar pleads guilty to charge in rat-infested warehouse case

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, cosmetics and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, federal prosecutors said.Family Dollar faced one... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for summer youth programs

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp... Read More.

Pakko announces run for State Treasurer

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A third person has tossed his hat in the ring in the Arkansas State Treasurer’s race.Economist Michael Pakko filed with the state on Monday to run as a Libertarian candidate.Pakko is currently the Chief Economist for the Arkansas Economic Development Institute at... Read More.

Malvern woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Sunday.According to a preliminary report, a 2002 GMC driven by Lane Ballard, 28, was northbound on U.S. Highway 67/Noth Giles Road when the vehicle failed to negotiate a... Read More.