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State ranked most pro-life for 6th straight year

Tuesday, January 20 by Ray King

Arkansas has been ranked as the most pro-life state in the nation for the sixth consecutive year. This announcement was made during the 48th annual March for Life held in Little Rock. Participants, including families, church groups, and lawmakers, marched along Capitol Avenue to the Arkansas... Read More.

Plans announced for short-time closing of wildlife management areas

Monday, January 19 by Ray King

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has announced that they will be temporarily closing several wildlife management areas across the states for short periods on various days from January 19 to March 31 in an effort to increase public safety as professional pilots and... Read More.

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Bird flu cases in state growing, health officials say

Monday, January 19 by Ray King

Arkansas animal health officials are tracking a growing number of bird flu cases across the state, affecting both commercial poultry farms and backyard flocks. State officials said the virus spreads primarily through wild migratory birds, making nearly any flock vulnerable. Arkansas State Veterinarian Andrew Fidler said... Read More.

Communication issues discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Friday, January 16 by Ray King

Calls for transparency between Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin and members of the Quorum Court delayed the most recent meeting with after Justice Frank Appleberry made a verbal motion asking the judge to be more forthcoming to members. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Appleberry... Read More.

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Cleveland County School Board to hire construction manager for new gym

Friday, January 16 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School Board has voted to hire a construction manager who will supervise the building of the new gym at Rison High School. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Superintendent Davy King said architect Steve Elliott will assemble information packets and will make... Read More.

Boozman praises appropriation bills that include money for Arkansas projects

Friday, January 16 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) praised the passage of three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Energy, Interior and agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers. The bills contain Boozman-authored provisions that fund multiple public safety, academic research and... Read More.

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Governor extends National Guard duty in nation’s capital

Thursday, January 15 by Ray King

About 100 Arkansas Army National Guard soldiers will remain in D.C. after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved a 90-day extension of the deployment. They have been there since November 2025. The soldiers, from the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 142nd Field Artillery Brigade, have been serving... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds probation revocation for Desha County man

Thursday, January 15 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a decision by the Desha County Circuit Court to revoke the probation of a man charged with a crime in another state. In the same ruling, the appeals court said the attorney representing the man could... Read More.

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Saracen Casino CFO Jim Burns Dies After Golf Cart Accident at Pine Bluff Country Club

Friday, January 9 by Ray King

Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has confirmed that James "Jim" Burns, identified as the CFO of the Saracen Casino and Resort, died at Jefferson Regional Hospital in the early morning hours Friday. Kelly said the body will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office... Read More.

Cleveland County Quorum Court to name new county judge Feb. 2

Friday, January 9 by Ray King

The Cleveland County Quorum Court will officially name a new County Judge during their regular meeting Feb. 2. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the court officially declared the office vacant when they met on Monday night in Rison. In addition, a vacancy was declared for... Read More.

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Sheridan School Board discusses buses, hears complaint about late bus

Thursday, January 8 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Sheridan School Board heard concerns expressed about bus transportation staffing, communication and student discipline. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the district employs 30 contracted bus drivers along with three hourly drivers and four members of the transportation department... Read More.

Board of Election Commissioners responds to being named in lawsuit against Sheriff Woods

Wednesday, January 7 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners (JCBEC) was named in a lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Sheriff’s candidate Mark Cannon that alleged that current Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who is seeking another term should be removed from the ballot. In a response filed Tuesday,... Read More.

Author: Ray King

State ranked most pro-life for 6th straight year

Plans announced for short-time closing of wildlife management areas

Bird flu cases in state growing, health officials say

Communication issues discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Cleveland County School Board to hire construction manager for new gym

Boozman praises appropriation bills that include money for Arkansas projects

Governor extends National Guard duty in nation’s capital

Appeals Court upholds probation revocation for Desha County man

Saracen Casino CFO Jim Burns Dies After Golf Cart Accident at Pine Bluff Country Club

Cleveland County Quorum Court to name new county judge Feb. 2

Sheridan School Board discusses buses, hears complaint about late bus

Board of Election Commissioners responds to being named in lawsuit against Sheriff Woods

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