Little Rock man killed in hit and run accident

A Little Rock man was killed in the early morning hours Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene. According to a preliminary report, Matthew Carr, 34, was walking on the 28 exit ramp of I-530 when he was struck by... Read More.

Recovery of stolen gun leads to arrest

By Ray King A 21-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after police found a gun that had been reported stolen in a vehicle the man was in. Nicholas Winston was taken into custody after police located the vehicle on Howard Drive which displayed a license... Read More.
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Bond set for convicted felon found with gun

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after a gun was found in his hand while state troopers were conducting a welfare check. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling... Read More.
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County Judge amends lawsuit against Quorum Court

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has filed an amended complaint against members of the Quorum Court, alleging that legislation they adopted in July was unconstitutional. The complaint was filed Wednesday and names all 13 members of the county’s legislative body individually and in their official... Read More.

Former bank eyed for new Grant County library

A former bank building in Sheridan could be the new home of the Grant County Library. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Quorum Court conducted a special session last week where they talked about the former US Bank building at 101 N. Oak St. The... Read More.
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Entergy announces bill credit for customers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At a time when budgets may be tight with back-to-school shopping and higher summer expenses, Entergy Arkansas customers will be getting a break on their August bills. A residential customer will receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $78 – a... Read More.
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Voters to decide fate of casino in Pope County

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal aimed at blocking a planned casino in Arkansas qualified for the November ballot on Wednesday after election officials said supporters turned in more than enough signatures to qualify. A campaign to ease restrictions on the state's medical marijuana program,... Read More.

Accident on U.S. 270 leaves one dead, one injured

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Monday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Terry Eugene Hill Jr., 40, of Malvern was westbound on U.S. Highway 270 when the 2015 Jeep he was driving failed to... Read More.