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Doctor sentenced to prison in scheme to defraud military health insurer

Friday, April 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—An Arkansas doctor at the heart of a $12 million scheme to defraud TRICARE will spend the next 102 months in federal prison. Earlier Thursday, United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker sentenced Joe David May, a.k.a. Jay May, 42, of Alexander, to... Read More.

Sheriff’s deputy files lawsuit against Judge Robinson

Friday, April 14 by Ray King

By Ray King A current Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and three unnamed individuals, alleging he was slandered by statements Robinson made to a Little Rock television station last year. The lawsuit was filed by Courtney Kelly... Read More.

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Accident at Hensley results in death of unknown man

Friday, April 14 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident on Arkansas Highway 365 Thursday afternoon resulted in the death of an unknown man. According to a preliminary report, the man, who has not been identified, was northbound near Perry Byrd Road at Hensley when the 1997 Chevrolet pickup he was driving... Read More.

Governor signs bill restricting social media access for children

Thursday, April 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday became the second state to restrict social media use by children, as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved legislation requiring minors to get their parents’ permission to create a new account. The bill signed by the Republican governor requires... Read More.

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Williams conviction upheld by Court of Appeals

Wednesday, April 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man sentenced to prison last year failed Wednesday to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the judge at his trial erred by denying his directed verdict motion. Darryl Williams, 39, is serving a 30-year sentence after being convicted of... Read More.

Monticello School Board approves demolition of elementary school

Tuesday, April 11 by Ray King

At a special called meeting, the Monticello School Board in late March approved the demolition of City Park Elementary School. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Superintendent Sandra Lanehart said the maintenance costs for the building exceeded $60,000 per year and needs a new roof,... Read More.

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Tips to kick start healthier you

Tuesday, April 11 by Ray King

Spring is a great time to remind oneself of the importance of maintaining good nutrition and an overall healthy lifestyle, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “This spring, families and individuals are encouraged to improve... Read More.

Governor signs tax cut legislation

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes in Arkansas by $124 million a year. Sanders signed the bill she and legislative leaders backed that will cut the top individual income... Read More.

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One killed, two hurt in Friday traffic accident

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Little Rock Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Gerald Stuart Allen, 84, was northbound on Interstate 430 north at the 4-mile marker when the 2015 Toyota Avalon he was... Read More.

Legislature approves state budget and ends session

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved a proposed $6.2 billion budget and an overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws on Friday as they wrapped up an 89-day legislative session that’s been marked by approval of Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ school voucher... Read More.

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Legislature kills affirmative action ban

Friday, April 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican-led House has rejected and effectively killed legislation aimed at banning affirmative action by state and local governments after critics said it would have gone much further than its architects said it would and threatened a host of programs... Read More.

Sanders to sign concealed carry bill eliminating permit requirement

Friday, April 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A permit would not be required to carry a concealed handgun in Arkansas under a bill lawmakers sent Thursday to Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, which supporters say is meant to clear up a decade-old disagreement about the state’s... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Doctor sentenced to prison in scheme to defraud military health insurer

Sheriff’s deputy files lawsuit against Judge Robinson

Accident at Hensley results in death of unknown man

Williams conviction upheld by Court of Appeals

Monticello School Board approves demolition of elementary school

Tips to kick start healthier you

Governor signs tax cut legislation

One killed, two hurt in Friday traffic accident

Legislature approves state budget and ends session

Legislature kills affirmative action ban

Sanders to sign concealed carry bill eliminating permit requirement

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