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Municipal League names Sheridan Volunteer Community of the Year for Innovation

Thursday, February 5 by Ray King

The Arkansas Municipal League recently recognized the City of Sheridan as the Arkansas Volunteer Community of the Year for Innovation. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the award recognizes Sheridan’s volunteer-driven efforts, particularly the work of the Clean City Taskforce. That group focuses on beautification,... Read More.

Drew County Woman Loses Appeal After Conviction for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Upheld

Thursday, February 5 by Ray King

A Drew County woman convicted of drug related charges in 2024 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict her. Amanda Marie Adair, 37, is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence and will be eligible for parole... Read More.

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Robinson prison sentence for murder upheld by Court of Appeals

Wednesday, February 4 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was justified in using deadly physical force. Jarion Robinson, 24, was sentenced to 73 years in prison after a jury... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Hill conviction

Wednesday, February 4 by Ray King

A Grant County man convicted as an habitual offender on drug related charges has failed to convince the Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence for his conviction. Darius Hill, 55, is serving a 252-month sentence at the Wrightsville Unit after being convicted of... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff receives $398,000 grant to support teacher merit pay incentive participation

Wednesday, February 4 by Ray King

Go Forward Pine Bluff has been awarded a grant of nearly $400,000 to expand merit pay awareness and student leadership. According to a press release Wednesday, the $398,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation is designed to get more teachers to participate in the LEARNS... Read More.

City sells University Drive Sewer Project to Wastewater Utility

Tuesday, February 3 by Ray King

With construction completed on the University Drive Sewer Project, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation transferring ownership and control of the project to Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility. A resolution authorized Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a bill of sale and certificate of... Read More.

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Emergency Medical Calls top firefighters December Activity list

Tuesday, February 3 by Ray King

Emergency Medical responses in January topped the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services monthly report that was given to the City Council on Monday. According to the report, firefighters responded to 354 emergency medical calls last month, 17 more than the previous month. In addition, there... Read More.

Kingsland Fire Department to buy new turnout gear

Monday, February 2 by Ray King

The Kingsland City Council voted during their last meeting to approve a request from the Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department to buy eight sets of new turnout gear. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the new turnouts will cost $26,332 and will replace current turnouts that... Read More.

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Grant County Election Coordinator replaced for primary election

Friday, January 23 by Ray King

The Grant County Election Commission has agreed to allow Deputy County Clerk Pualani Berry to drop her duties as election coordinator temporarily because she is a candidate for office. According to the Sheridan Headlight, Berry is a candidate for the Grant County Circuit/County Clerk position... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services offer cold weather safety tips

Thursday, January 22 by Ray King

As the cold weather approaches, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services wants to remind residents to stay safe and be prepared. Here are a few important safety tips to follow: Protect Your Home and Plumbing - Never use blow torches or high-intensity heat sources to thaw... Read More.

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UAMS receives $3.5 million plus for colorectal cancer screening

Wednesday, January 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $3.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lead a five-year statewide effort to improve the rate of colorectal cancer screening in the state. Arkansas ranks... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Stallings conviction and sentence

Wednesday, January 21 by Ray King

By Ray King A Bradley County man serving a 40-year prison sentence for drug and weapons charges failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was not enough evidence to convict him. Frederick Jabbar Stallings, 55, was convicted of multiple felony charges following a... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Municipal League names Sheridan Volunteer Community of the Year for Innovation

Drew County Woman Loses Appeal After Conviction for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Upheld

Robinson prison sentence for murder upheld by Court of Appeals

Appeals Court upholds Hill conviction

Go Forward Pine Bluff receives $398,000 grant to support teacher merit pay incentive participation

City sells University Drive Sewer Project to Wastewater Utility

Kingsland Fire Department to buy new turnout gear

Grant County Election Coordinator replaced for primary election

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services offer cold weather safety tips

UAMS receives $3.5 million plus for colorectal cancer screening

Appeals Court upholds Stallings conviction and sentence

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