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Drew Memorial hospital reports continued financial problems

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

Drew Memorial Hospital at Monticello reported last month that their financial woes are continuing as the most recent cash balance showed a decline of more than $1.2 million.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the hospital contacted Baptist Health and representatives of that organization attended... Read More.

Golden Lions drop 9th straight in loss to Alcorn

Sunday, March 5 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Byron Joshua’s 23 points helped Alcorn State defeat UAPB 63-58 on Saturday night.Joshua added five rebounds for the Braves (18-12, 15-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dekedran Thorn scored 10 points, going 3 of 6 from the floor, including 1 for... Read More.

Kentucky downs Arkansas 88-79

Sunday, March 5 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored a career-high 37 points, and No. 23 Kentucky handed Arkansas its third straight loss with an 88-79 victory on Saturday.Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (21-10, 12-6 Southeastern Conference). Jacob Toppin scored... Read More.

Lasley found guilty of 2018 murders

Saturday, March 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter deliberating less than an hour Friday afternoon, a Jefferson County Circuit Court jury found an Altheimer man guilty of murdering two people in 2018.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter told Deltaplex news the jury found Joshua Lasley guilty of two counts of... Read More.

Solar farm in Grant County discussed by Quorum Court

Friday, March 3 by Ray King

The possibility of a solar farm in Grant County was one of the topics of discussion during a meeting of the Quorum Court on Feb. 23.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, a company is interested in a 1,000 acre plot of land near the... Read More.

2 killed, 3 hurt in Thursday accidents

Friday, March 3 by Ray King

A Magnolia man was killed and his wife injured in a one-vehicle accident in Grant County and a North Little Rock woman was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Thursday.According to a preliminary report, William E. Fullwider,... Read More.

Lady Razorbacks beat Missouri, to face No. 1 South Carolina

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Chrissy Carr set career-highs with six 3-pointers and 34 points and No. 8 seed Arkansas rallied to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 85-74 on Thursday to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.Arkansas (21-11) will take on the No. 1 team in the... Read More.

Prison inmate found hanged in cell

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

The Ouachita River Correctional Unit has revealed that an inmate was found hanging in his cell.A news release said that on Tuesday, staff observed 39-year-old inmate Brandon Betts hanging in a locked single-man cell.Staff performed first aid at the cell until Betts was pronounced... Read More.

House panel endorses governor’s education plan

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Wednesday endorsed Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to overhaul the state’s education system and create a voucher program directing public money toward private schooling.The House Education Committee advanced the proposal, which is expected to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Superintendent says Jack Robey Junior High to close

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

Pine Bluff School District's Superintendent announced on Wednesday that Jack Robey Junior High School will close.Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said, "As of today, I have been able to meet with all principals individually and have the opportunity to go to each facility on the campuses... Read More.

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multi-state nutrition conference hosted by UAPB set in May

Wednesday, March 1 by Ray King

The virtual 1890s Multi-State Community Nutrition Education Conference is set for May 17-18, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The event will be jointly hosted by UAPB, Tennessee State University (TSU), Alabama A&M University... Read More.

Boozman thanks DAV for efforts to expand health care

Wednesday, March 1 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, thanked Disabled American Veterans’ (DAV) members from Arkansas and across the nation for their work on behalf of veterans and highlighted their shared priority to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs... Read More.