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Armed man shot by North Little Rock Police

Monday, August 28 by Ray King

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — North Little Rock police shot and killed an armed man who barricaded himself inside a post office on Friday during a standoff that prompted a lockdown at a nearby high school.Police did not identify the man, who they... Read More.

Monticello council approves new police pay scale

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

The City Council at Monticello has approved a new pay scale for the Monticello Police Department, separating it from the city’s general pay scale.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the new pay scale will consider factors such as years of experience and certifications holding... Read More.

Congressional delegation asked President to declare disaster for counties affected by June storm

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for a major disaster declaration for Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke, Mississippi, Poinsett,... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in accident in Little Rock

Friday, August 25 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday night.According to a preliminary report, Marquita Gantt, 40, of Little Rock was westbound on Mabelvale Cutoff when the 2009 Chevrolet she was driving crossed the centerline and struck... Read More.

Jury sentences Smith to 13 life sentences in 2020 murders

Thursday, August 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter deliberating for an hour-and-a-half Wednesday, a Jefferson County jury found Bryant Lamont Smith, 36, guilty of two counts of Capital murder, one count of attempted capital murder and multiple other offenses that all happened the same day.He was found guilty in... Read More.

Tips offered for after school snacks

Wednesday, August 23 by Ray King

The new school year has begun, which means new routines for kids, and in most cases, a shift in parents’ weekly schedules, Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. For many, the new routine may include... Read More.

African American history course draws state request for review

Tuesday, August 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top education official on Monday told school districts offering an Advanced Placement African American Studies course to send in their course materials for review, citing concerns the class may not comply with a state law restricting how race is... Read More.

Majority of quorum court may miss special Tuesday meeting

Tuesday, August 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Finance Committee and then the Jefferson County Quorum Court is scheduled to meet tonight but a majority of the justices of the peace may not show up.The meeting was called to deal with appropriation requests from Judge Gerald Robinson that were... Read More.

One vehicle accident in Hot Springs County leads to death of Pine Bluff man

Monday, August 21 by Ray King

Pine Bluff man was killed and two juveniles were injured in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Thursday.According to a preliminary report, Jashawn Craig, 18, was a passenger in a 2006 Honda Pilot driven by one of the juveniles when the vehicle ran... Read More.

JuJu Ford to be held without bond for capital murder

Thursday, August 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe third suspect in the shooting death of a man Saturday on the parking lot of Dollar Tree on East Harding Avenue made his initial court appearance in Jefferson County District Court Thursday.Julius Ford, 22, also known as JuJu will be held... Read More.

Saracen sports betting outpaces Oaklawn and Southland

Wednesday, August 16 by Ray King

Sports betting at Saracen Casino in July totaled $10.14 million, more than double the totals from OaklawnRacing or SouthlandGaming. In addition, Saracen had $1.07 million in net winning, which also surpassed the other casinos in the state.Totals for Oaklawn were a handle of $1.3... Read More.

Teen Court accepting volunteers for 2023-24 school year

Wednesday, August 16 by Ray King

The Teen Court Program is a volunteer program for teens in grades 9-12 in Jefferson and Lincoln counties. It offers Teen Court volunteers an opportunity to decide on real life cases of first-time offenders and serve in the roles of prosecuting attorney, defense attorney,... Read More.