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Renovations underway at Lake Chicot State Park

Monday, February 6 by Ray King

Renovations are underway at Lake Chicot State Park that include the temporary closing of the Delta Woodlands Trail.According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, the trail will be paved for better accessibility and improved durability. When completed, the trail will extend from the visitor center... Read More.

1 killed in Northeast Arkansas traffic accident

Monday, February 6 by Ray King

A Corning man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Greene County Sunday.According to a preliminary report, David M. Crawford Jr., 28, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 135 when the 2003 Jeep Liberty he was driving traveled off the right side of the roadway... Read More.

Former senator sentenced to federal prison

Sunday, February 5 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – A former Arkansas State Senator was sentenced Friday to 46 months in prison in the Eastern District of Arkansas for accepting multiple bribes and tax fraud in connection with a multi-district investigation spanning the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Razorbacks get by South Carolina 65-63

Sunday, February 5 by Ray King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Graham came off the bench to score 16 points and Arkansas held off South Carolina 65-63 on Saturday.Graham sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor for the Razorbacks (16-7, 5-5 Southeastern Conference), who earned their first true road... Read More.

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Alcorn holds off UAPB behind Kendall

Sunday, February 5 by Ray King

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Jeremiah Kendall scored 18 points to help Alcorn State fend off Arkansas-Pine Bluff 70-67 on Saturday. Kendall also had seven rebounds for the Braves (11-11, 8-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Trevin Wade shot 6 of 7 from the field and 3 for... Read More.

3 arrested in school burglary

Friday, February 3 by Ray King

Three Lincoln County residents were arrested Thursday after they allegedly broke into a former school building.Robert McKenzie, 26, and Jessica Durham, 31, both of Star City and Cristin Wood, 37, of Grady were taken into custody after police responded to the former George Washington... Read More.

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Bond set for man accused of shooting woman during altercation

Friday, February 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $30,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting a female during an altercation Wednesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Isaac Peters, 51, with first-degree domestic... Read More.

Davis, Council push Hogs past Aggies

Thursday, February 2 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Davonte Davis and Ricky Council IV scored 19 points apiece and Arkansas never trailed in an 81-70 victory over Texas A&M on Tuesday night.Davis sank 4 of 8 shots from 3-point range for the Razorbacks (15-7, 4-5 Southeastern Conference). Council... Read More.

Sanders picked for state of union response

Thursday, February 2 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech next week as the GOP seeks to show it’s creating a new generation of leaders.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy... Read More.

State house approves bill on bathroom use

Thursday, February 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Wednesday approved legislation preventing transgender people at public schools from using bathrooms that match their gender identity, while a legislative panel endorsed a measure restricting drag performances in the state.The bills advanced through the majority-Republican Legislature... Read More.

UAMS accepting Pathways Academy applications

Tuesday, January 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accepting applications for its Pathways Academy program for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Pathways Academy is an educational and community engagement program that focuses on preparing K-12 students for opportunities in... Read More.

Hot Springs man sentenced to federal prison on drug charges

Tuesday, January 31 by Ray King

HOT SPRINGS – A Hot Springs man was sentenced on January 27, to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the... Read More.