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Grant County Quorum Court talks about grant for road repairs

Tuesday, December 6 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved a request from County Judge Randy Pruitt to apply for a grant to help pay for road construction.Pruitt is seeking the grant from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division Unpaved Roads... Read More.

Sanders names new head for State Police, Dept. of Public Safety

Tuesday, December 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named a 26-year veteran of the State Police as her pick to lead the law enforcement agency and the Department of Public Safety.Sanders, who was elected in November, named Capt. Mike Hagar... Read More.

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4 killed, 2 hurt in Thursday accident

Friday, December 2 by Ray King

Four people were killed and two others injured in a three-vehicle accident in Craighead County Thursday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Herman Noel Deason, 18, of Black Rock was southbound on U.S. 63 south of Bono when the 2021 Hyundai he was driving crossed... Read More.

Special election at Sheridan to cost city thousands

Friday, December 2 by Ray King

The special election to select a new Mayor at Sheridan is expected to cost that city thousands of dollars.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, current Mayor Joe Wise said that the city will be charged between $9,000 and $12,000 and while countries cover the... Read More.

Vermillion convicted in 2021 shooting death

Thursday, December 1 by Ray King

A Jefferson County man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after he was convicted of manslaughter in the death of another man in 2021.Zachary Vermillion, 31, was originally charged with first-degree murder but a jury found him guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter and... Read More.

Little Rock pedestrian killed in accident

Thursday, December 1 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle while standing on a sidewalk.According to a preliminary report, Cleo Jones, 64, was in the 2100 block of West 12th Avenue when a 2006 Kia driven by Jerry Marshall, 58,... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in accident at Conway

Wednesday, November 30 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Conway Saturday.According to a preliminary report, a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox that was traveling east on Interstate 40 struck the rear of another vehicle before running off the southside of the roadway.... Read More.

trial on transgender treatment ban continues

Tuesday, November 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A psychiatrist called to the stand by Arkansas as the state defends its ban on gender-affirming care for children said Monday he was concerned about the impact the law could have on some transgender youth who would see their... Read More.

Hutchinson condemns Trump for meeting white supremacist

Monday, November 28 by Ray King

Outgoing Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was among the first elected Republicans to condemn former President Donald Trump for meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes last week. In an interview with CNN on Sunday, Hutchinson, who has served two terms as the governor of Arkansas, was asked... Read More.

One dead in White County accident

Monday, November 28 by Ray King

A Searcy woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in White County in the early morning hours Saturday.According to a preliminary report, Tristen Toler, 38, was northbound on Morris School Road when the 2019 Jeep Cherokee she was driving left the roadway and struck... Read More.

Sheridan uses pandemic money for garbage truck, sewer improvements

Friday, November 25 by Ray King

A new garbage truck and upgraded new pipes for sewer lines are just some of the projects that Sheridan has used money from the federal government for pandemic relief for.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Mayor Joe Wise said the current garbage truck makes... Read More.

Boozman promotes Small Business Saturday

Friday, November 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement promoting Small Business Saturday on November 26: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the lifeblood of our communities. They employ our family members, friends and neighbors while also giving back and supporting initiatives that... Read More.