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McNew elected president of AEDCE

Tuesday, February 28 by Ray King

Nancy Lee McNew was first elected to the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives Board of Directors in January 2020. McNew has served on the Scholarship committee, Membership committee, Education committee, and Annual Conference committee. She currently chairs the Annual Conferencecommittee. McNew also sits... Read More.

Governor names Chandler new Surgeon General

Tuesday, February 28 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Monday that she will appoint Dr. Kay Chandler to serve as Arkansas Surgeon General."I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kay Chandler will serve as Arkansas’ next Surgeon General, bringing strong leadership and years of medical expertise to... Read More.

Franklin calls special quorum court meeting on procedures ordinance

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

After Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson shut down last week’s Quorum Court meeting because of a failure to adopt a procedures ordinance, one justice of the peace is trying to remedy the situation.Lloyd Franklin Jr., who took office Jan. 1, has called a meeting... Read More.

four charged in theft of mail

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Four individuals have been charged by federal criminal complaint for their alleged involvement in stealing mail from blue postal collection boxes in central Arkansas. Over the weekend, law enforcement conducted numerous sting operations at a number of post office locations. In the early... Read More.

2 killed in separate accidents Sunday

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

Two separate traffic accidents in Arkansas Sunday resulted in the death of two men.In the first of those, Larry Savell Jr., 46, of West Helena died when he lost control of the 2004 Chevrolet Venture he was driving north on Highway 8 in Phillips... Read More.

Governor signs bill restricting adult performances

Sunday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law new restrictions on “adult-oriented” performances Friday in a bill that originally targeted drag shows but was scaled back following complaints it discriminated against the LGBTQ community.The bill signed by the Republican governor restricts performances... Read More.

Sheridan Mayor seeking applicants for vacant council position

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

Sheridan Major Cain Nattin is looking for applicants to fill a vacant position on the City Council.David Damron, who is the council member for the city’s Second Ward has resigned because he is moving out of the ward.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Damron... Read More.

woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Pulaski County

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

A head-on crash on Interstate 630 in Little Rock in the early morning hours Friday resulted in the death of one person.According to a preliminary report, a 1992 Honda, driven by a female who has not been identified was traveling east in the westbound... Read More.

State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate approved an education overhaul Thursday that raises teachers’ starting pay and creates a new voucher program, despite complaints from Democrats and some Republicans about the bill being pushed through the Legislature too quickly.The proposal, which now heads... Read More.

Man killed in Pulaski County accident

Wednesday, February 22 by Ray King

A North Little Rock man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County early Wednesday morning.According to a preliminary report, Charles Pettus, 41, was southbound on U.S. 67 at 5 a.m. when he lost control of the 2006 Dodge Viper he was driving... Read More.

Little Rock woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 20 by Ray King

A Little Rock woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Sunday morning.According to s preliminary report, Stephanie Lott. 68, was northbound on Stagecoach Road at 8:49 a.m., when she lost control of the 2003 Mazda Tribute she was driving while negotiating... Read More.

Five sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges

Monday, February 20 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – The final member of a Northwest Arkansas drug trafficking organization was sentenced Thursday to federal prison for crimes related to the Distribution of Fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District Court in... Read More.