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Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm

Friday, February 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Montrel Hammond, a multi-convicted felon who has a violent criminal history, will spend over 17 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down... Read More.

Revised census figures show Sheridan exceeds 5,000

Friday, February 23 by Ray King

Population figures for the City of Sheridan have been revised upward, according to the Sheridna Headlight newspaper.The newspaper reported that the Census Bureau, which initially listed the population at 4,920, now says the population is above 5,011, which will mean an additional $3,000 a... Read More.

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Cash only bond set in domestic violence case

Thursday, February 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson Count man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested on a similar allegation Tuesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

30-year prison sentence for man accused of enticing minor female to engage in sexual activity

Tuesday, February 20 by Ray King

Fayetteville – Isaac James Melder, age 42, of Yellville was sentenced on February 13, 2024, to 360 months in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of communicating with a minor through the internet to entice the minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. ... Read More.

State casinos report record 2023 win total

Monday, February 19 by Ray King

Arkansas’ three casinos reported record total wins last year and experts indicated that they look forward to a strong 2024.The report showed a combined total win of $686.6 million, surpassing the 614.1 million total for 2022.Southland Casino in West Memphis led the way, reporting... Read More.

Sheridan City Council considering solar roof for recreation center

Friday, February 16 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council is looking at replacing the roof at the Sheridan Recreation Center with a solar roof.During the council’s meeting Feb. 6, representatives of Solar Connect and Roof Connect made presentations to the council, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.A solar roof... Read More.

Court of Appeals rejects Nixon appeal of murder conviction

Wednesday, February 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate currently serving a 40-yer sentence for murder and other offenses has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that prosecutors failed to prove their case.Specifically, Derrick Nixon, 36, contended that there was not enough evidence to disprove... Read More.

County Grievance Committee says jail employee wrongfully fired

Tuesday, February 13 by Ray King

A 16-year employee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office who was fired appealed her firing and the County’s Grievance Committee ruled that her firing was not justified.Glenda Wright, who worked in the jail’s kitchen was accused of multiple violations but according to the committee’s... Read More.

15-year-old to be charged with capital murder in Saline County

Tuesday, February 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy is being held and charged with capital murder after the bodies of three people were found shot dead at a home in a central Arkansas community over the weekend.The Saline County Sheriff’s Office on Monday said... Read More.

Prattsville man killed in Sunday accident

Tuesday, February 13 by Ray King

A Prattsville man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Dallas County Sunday night.According to a preliminary report, Dean D. Paige, 44, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 48 when he failed to negotiate a curve and the 2013 Kia he was driving left the... Read More.

Improving nutrition in schools focus on study at UAMS

Monday, February 12 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — School districts in Arkansas can improve the health of their student body through nutritional interventions in the cafeteria, according to a study published by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research.The study, Creating Healthy... Read More.

High speed chase results in two arrests in Northwest Arkansas

Monday, February 12 by Ray King

TONTITOWN, Ark. (AP) — Two Michigan men are being held on multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Arkansas and Oklahoma in a stolen U-Haul that contained weapons and Molotov cocktails, authorities said.Cory Robert Mercier, 21, and Trenton Johnson, 21, were... Read More.