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Hiland named to Supreme Court to replace late Justice Wynne

Wednesday, July 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named state Republican Party chairman and former federal prosecutor Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court, giving it a conservative majority as justices prepare to take up a challenge to her education overhaul.Hiland... Read More.

Judge’s ruling affects school takeover plans

Monday, July 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that a recently passed education law cannot take effect until Aug. 1, putting in doubt state education officials’ vote to let a charter school organization take over a small school district.Judge Herbert Wright’s ruling... Read More.

UAPB taking part in new program for food and agri careers

Monday, July 3 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers, Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett, assistant dean for academics for the UAPB... Read More.

One killed in Dallas County accident

Monday, July 3 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in Dallas County Saturday resulted in the death of a Leola man.According to a preliminary report, Lacedric Ruth, 24, was westbound on State Highway 48 and as he exited a left hand curve, the 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 he was driving... Read More.

Boozman pleased Supreme Court ruled against student loan bail out

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s student loan cancelation overreach.“I’m pleased the Supreme Court overturned this attempt to bail out likely high-income earners at the expense of taxpayers who never... Read More.

McGehee Council approves FUN park application

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

The McGehee City Council last week approved a request allowing Mayor Jeff Owyoung to apply for a grant for a FUN Park grant from the state.McGehee is asking for almost $100,000 for the grant to improve the McGehee Park complex, including adding a 40... Read More.

Cash only bond set in theft and drug allegations

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on multiple allegations.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dallas Lemons, 25, with theft by receiving, possession of drug... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges state law on social media accounts

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas on Thursday challenging a new state law that requires parental permission for minors to create social media accounts.NetChoice, a group whose members include Facebook parent Meta, TikTok and Twitter, filed a federal lawsuit over the... Read More.

One killed in Saline County accident

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

A 43-year-old Hot Springs Village man was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle accident in rural Saline County.According to a preliminary report, Anthony Burroughs was westbound on Highway 5 near Quapaw Road when the 2017 Honda CBR500 he was riding struck the passenger side of... Read More.

Grant County Sheriff reports on agency activities

Thursday, June 29 by Ray King

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts recently updated the Grant County Quorum Court on his department, talking about grants the department has received recently.One of those grants, for $21,300 from the Department of Public Safety was used to buy bullet proof vests, cameras and external... Read More.

Juvenile funding lawsuit hearing postponed

Tuesday, June 27 by Ray King

A hearing that had been scheduled for Monday in a civil lawsuit filed last year by Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., against County Judge Gerald Robinson was postponed just hours before it was scheduled to begin.Special Circuit Judge Gary Arnold signed the order which was... Read More.

7 sentenced to prison for claiming discrimination on farm benefits

Tuesday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Seven defendants were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of more than $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers who had been discriminated against. Chief United States District Judge... Read More.