Monticello council approves new police pay scale

The City Council at Monticello has approved a new pay scale for the Monticello Police Department, separating it from the city’s general pay scale. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the new pay scale will consider factors such as years of experience and certifications holding... Read More.
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One killed, one hurt in accident in Little Rock

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday night. According to a preliminary report, Marquita Gantt, 40, of Little Rock was westbound on Mabelvale Cutoff when the 2009 Chevrolet she was driving crossed the centerline and struck... Read More.

Jury sentences Smith to 13 life sentences in 2020 murders

By Ray King After deliberating for an hour-and-a-half Wednesday, a Jefferson County jury found Bryant Lamont Smith, 36, guilty of two counts of Capital murder, one count of attempted capital murder and multiple other offenses that all happened the same day. He was found guilty in... Read More.
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Tips offered for after school snacks

  The new school year has begun, which means new routines for kids, and in most cases, a shift in parents’ weekly schedules, Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. For many, the new routine may include... Read More.
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JuJu Ford to be held without bond for capital murder

By Ray King The third suspect in the shooting death of a man Saturday on the parking lot of Dollar Tree on East Harding Avenue made his initial court appearance in Jefferson County District Court Thursday. Julius Ford, 22, also known as JuJu will be held... Read More.

Saracen sports betting outpaces Oaklawn and Southland

Sports betting at Saracen Casino in July totaled $10.14 million, more than double the totals from OaklawnRacing or SouthlandGaming. In addition, Saracen had $1.07 million in net winning, which also surpassed the other casinos in the state. Totals for Oaklawn were a handle of $1.3... Read More.
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Teen Court accepting volunteers for 2023-24 school year

The Teen Court Program is a volunteer program for teens in grades 9-12 in Jefferson and Lincoln counties. It offers Teen Court volunteers an opportunity to decide on real life cases of first-time offenders and serve in the roles of prosecuting attorney, defense attorney,... Read More.

Sheridan City Council discusses animal shelter

A special meeting of the Sheridan City Council last week discussed complaints that a new kennel had not been installed at the Sheridan Animal Shelter. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Police Chief Jason Teague said that a slab that had been poured recently and... Read More.