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Firefighters kept busy with multiple windswept fires

Wednesday, March 19 by Ray King

Multiple fires throughout Southeast Arkansas were reported Wednesday afternoon, despite a burn ban that had been issued earlier in the day.One of the most serious fires was reported on Highway 104 at Interstate 530 and there were reports that people living near Family Church... Read More.

UAMS and Walmart joining forces to increase access to nutritious food

Monday, March 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Walmart are collaborating to increase access to nutritious food across Arkansas. Through the collaboration, participants in select research projects at the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation will receive Walmart Wellness Benefit cards... Read More.

Court of Appeals says pay for stay fee at County Jail OK

Wednesday, March 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said the Jefferson County Quorum Court was acting within their authority when they adopted an ordinance imposing a fee for each inmate received at the country jail from a city or agency within the county.The court rejected... Read More.

Fire at Piney Woods Apartments causes major damage to 4 apartments, minor damage to 4 others

Wednesday, March 12 by Ray King

Four units at an apartment complex were heavily damaged and four others received minor smoke and water damage after a fire at Piney Wood Apartments at 2105 Woodgate Drive on Tuesday.According to a press release, firefighters responded to the fire at 6:39 p.m. and... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge says no to paying JP attorneys

Tuesday, March 11 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Judge’s Office has refused to approve a claim for payment submitted by a Paragould law firm that represented seven members of the Quorum Court in their unsuccessful lawsuit filed by County Judge Gerald Robinson.Robinson filed the lawsuit after the Quorum Court... Read More.

Grant County sales tax collection tops $3 million in 2024

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

A report from the Grant County Treasurer’s Office showed that the county’s one-cent sales tax exceeded $3 million last year.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the collection figure for 2024 was $3,116,469, continuing a long string of tax... Read More.

County Master Gardeners support urban agriculture task force

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Members of the Jefferson County Master Gardeners were excited to attend the Pine Bluff City Council Meeting on Monday in support of a resolution to create an urban agriculture task force.During the regular meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution creating an... Read More.

Legislature considering laws changing ballot initiative process

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Legislative efforts that critics say will radically upend the ballot initiative process in Arkansas are moving forward.The legislation could make it more difficult to place measures on the ballot, like those addressing contentious issues like abortion, casino gaming, and medical marijuana.Senate Bill 209 would... Read More.

States eye nitrogen gas use in executions

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hours after the nation’s first execution by nitrogen gas in January last year, Alabama’s attorney general urged other states to also develop it as a method for carrying out death sentences.Now, some states are following suit.Louisiana is scheduled to execute a... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for summer programs for high school students

Wednesday, March 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now accepting applications for its summer programs designed to introduce high school students to the wide variety of health care careers. UAMS’ Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a free... Read More.

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States look at dropping sales tax on groceries

Wednesday, March 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the coming months as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples.Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

Entergy offers tips when severe weather hits

Monday, March 3 by Ray King

Little Rock, Ark. – After multiple rounds of snowfall and extreme cold temperatures the last two months, many people are ready to welcome spring weather to the Natural State. But like it’s winter counterpart, spring can also bring dangerous weather like thunderstorms to our... Read More.