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Attempt to repeal educational changes fails to qualify for 2024 ballot

Monday, August 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to ask voters to repeal Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul has failed to qualify for next year’s ballot, state election officials said Friday.Secretary of State John Thurston said supporters of the proposed referendum on the education... Read More.

5 injured in shooting incident

Friday, August 4 by Ray King

Five people received non-life threatening injuries after a shooting incident on Lilac Street in Pine Bluff Wednesday.According to Pine Bluff police, two of the five were juveniles, a 14-year-old who received an injury to the right bicep and a 16-year-old who was grazed on... Read More.

Walther named state treasurer to replace late treasurer Mark Lowery

Friday, August 4 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday named Arkansas’ top finance official, Larry Walther, to serve as state treasurer.Sanders appointed Walther, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, to fill the vacancy created by Treasurer Mark Lowery’s death last week. Lowery, a Republican, died... Read More.

State revenue reportedly well above forecast predictions

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas finance officials on Wednesday said the state’s revenue has come in nearly $16 million above forecast at the start of the fiscal year.The Department of Finance and Administration said net available revenue in July totaled $553.3 million, which... Read More.

East End Volunteer Fire Department raising money for baby box

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

The East End Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting donations for the construction of a “baby box” at its station at 21900 Baxley Lane.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, East End Fire Chief Darrel Feagan said the fundraising campaign is necessary because the baby... Read More.

UAPB reports record-breaking contributions received

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to make college education affordable and accessible to all. Despite the challenging economic conditions, through combined team efforts and the unwavering support of small and... Read More.

Man killed in hit and run accident in Little Rock

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene Wednesday.According to a preliminary report, Johnny D. Butts, 36, was hit by an unknown color Chevy Silverado that had been eastbound in the 10,000 block of Colonel... Read More.

Senators call for more use of VA home loan benefits in new legislation

Tuesday, August 1 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced legislation to increase awareness and utilization of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefits. VA home loans offer lower down payments, interest rates and closing costs, likely saving veterans thousands of dollars... Read More.

UAM announces graduate degree in forest business

Tuesday, August 1 by Ray King

Monticello, Arkansas - The College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is proud to introduce its latest offering: the Graduate Certificate in Forest Business. Designed to equip graduates with practical skills and knowledge, this program opens up... Read More.

pedestrian killed in Little Rock accident

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

An unidentified man was killed in the early morning hours Saturday when he was hit by two vehicles in Pulaski County.According to a preliminary report, the man was laying in the westbound on-ramp of i40 from Crystal Hills Road when he was hit by... Read More.

Special judge named to hear Robinson lawsuit against Quorum Court

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

By Ray KingA retired circuit judge has been named to hear the lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson against the 13 members of the Quorum Court, alleging they are attempting to usurp his authority.An order from the Arkansas Supreme Court filed July... Read More.

Electronic duck stamp legislation approved by Senate

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously advanced legislation led by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) to authorize an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season.The bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of... Read More.