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Monticello Mayor critical of candidate running in Mayor’s race

Thursday, August 25 by Ray King

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase, who has chosen not to seek reelection, had some harsh words for one of the candidates seeking to replace her.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Chase said she had been made aware of calls made by one of the candidates... Read More.

Generator offering hub for home schoolers

Wednesday, August 24 by Ray King

The Generator is now a hosting hub for home schooled students, grades 5 through 12.According to a press release, the hub is offering a space for learning, EAST/Project-Based Learning, and fun physical activities.“The Generator will serve as a place where home schooled students can... Read More.

woman sentenced in social security fraud case

Wednesday, August 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Marmaduke woman who fraudulently obtained more than $96,000 in Social Security Administration funds was sentenced yesterday afternoon for making false statements to the United States government. United States District Court Judge Lee Rudofsky sentenced Tammy Jean Hogan, 58, to five years of... Read More.

Celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month

Tuesday, August 23 by Ray King

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunization is critical for keeping you, your loved ones and your community safe and healthy, Teresa Henson, Extension specialist - program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1890 Cooperative Extension Program, said.“NIAM was... Read More.

Sheridan seeking grant to deal with street flooding

Monday, August 22 by Ray King

The City of Sheridan is looking at applying for a federal grant in an effort to reduce flooding in a downtown street.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, mayor Joe Wise said a section of Gum Street that connects Rose and Rock Streets by the... Read More.

Woman killed when vehicle hit by farm tractor

Friday, August 19 by Ray King

A Columbia County woman was killed Thursday when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a farm tractor.According to a preliminary report, Shana Farrer, 53, was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 near Magnolia when the operator of a 2016 International Harvester that was... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas voters to decide several mayor’s races

Friday, August 19 by Ray King

Mayors in several Southeast Arkansas cities are facing opposition this fall, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times News.The newspaper reported that McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung will be opposed by ollie Reddick Jr., while in Dumas, incumbent Mayor Flora Simon has two challengers, Price “Bubba” Boney... Read More.

Election for Mayor in Sheridan first in 34 years

Thursday, August 18 by Ray King

Voters in Sheridan will be picking a new mayor in the November general election, something that they have not done since 1988.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, current Mayor Joe Wise will be retiring at the end of the year. Wise began work at... Read More.

COVID had negative impact on women’s stress levels

Wednesday, August 17 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted women’s stress levels, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research.The study, which was published by Dialogues in Health analyzed various factors that... Read More.

15-year prison sentence for man receiving child porn

Wednesday, August 17 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A Wynne, Arkansas man was sentenced yesterday to 180 months in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Receipt of Child Pornography. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the U.S. District Court in... Read More.

Benton man killed in single vehicle accident

Wednesday, August 17 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed Wednesday morning when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and the vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree, overturned and caught fire.According to a preliminary report, Peyton L. Mitchell, 24, was southbound on Arkansas Highway 229... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds ruling on drug used in executions

Tuesday, August 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld Arkansas’ use of the sedative midazolam in its lethal injections.A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judge’s ruling upholding the state’s execution process. U.S.... Read More.