Fountain Hill man killed in Wednesday accident

A two-vehicle accident on Highway 425 in rural Drew County Wednesday resulted in the death of a Fountain Hill man. According to a preliminary report, Billy J. Yates, 66, was southbound when the 2008 Ford F-150 he was driving crossed the center line and into... Read More.

Motorcycle rider killed in Pulaski County accident

A Mayflower man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Pulaski County Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Tony Oaks, 66, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 113 at the Pulaski-Perry Count line and while negotiating a curve, the 2006 Harley Davidson he was... Read More.
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40th anniversary of Timbrerfest set Oct. 6 and 7

The annual Grant County Timberfest returns for its 40th anniversary Oct. 6 and 7 on the Grant County Courthouse Square. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the first Timberfest was held in 1983 and 40 years later, will feature 140 vendors and several new games. The... Read More.

Smith murder trial moved to January

Prosecutors will have to wait until January before starting the trial of a man accused of killing a Pine Bluff Police Officer almost three years ago. The trial of Keshone Smith, who is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Officer Kevin Collins... Read More.
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Boozman supporting VA program to prevent veteran suicides

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is overseeing the implementation and execution of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program he championed to prevent and reduce veteran suicides. Boozman authored the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant... Read More.

Two killed, one hurt in Monday accident

Two people were killed and a third injured in a two-vehicle accident in Baxter County Monday morning. According to a preliminary report, a 2005 Sterling truck driven by Michael Ragland, 61, of Marshall was northbound on Arkansas Highway 126 when the truck failed to yield... Read More.
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Liberty Utilities sets water system flushing

Liberty’s Arkansas water system flushing is scheduled to start Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Pine Bluff community, weather permitting. Once the flushing begins, Liberty crews will work around the clock until the flushing is completed. Flushing helps ensure fire hydrants are working properly and improves... Read More.
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Wounded Warrior project names Boozman legislator of the year

WASHINGTON—Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to America’s veterans and championing legislation to improve their benefits and services. “Senator Boozman has always been there, ready to meet with veterans and... Read More.
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