Settlement reached in land fill fire

BELLA VISTA, Ark. (AP) — A $6.3 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that claimed smoke from an underground fire at a dumping site in northwest Arkansas harmed nearby residents.An attorney in the case confirmed the settlement, which involves 85 households with 150... Read More.

Senators propose repeal of VA co-payment requirement

WASHINGTON–– U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for Department of Veterans Affairs funding, introduced legislation to repeal the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) copayment requirement for veterans traveling to medical appointments.“Veterans in rural areas... Read More.
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Tips for grilling and picnicking

July is National Grilling and National Picnic Month; an exciting combination as you plan family gatherings. There are some food safety rules you will want to follow when preparing foods for the grill and picnics, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for... Read More.

East End Fire Department seeking fee increase

A proposal that would increase the amount homeowners in the East End of Grant County pay for fire protection will be decided by voters in August.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, residents currently pay $95 pe4r year and the ire department is asking for... Read More.
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Trial for 1-6 defendant delayed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal trial has been delayed for an Arkansas man who was photographed with his feet on the desk of Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 6.A federal judge on Monday moved the trial for Richard Barnett, of Gravette, from Sept.... Read More.
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One dead in Clark County accident

A Clark County man was killed in a one-vehicle accident Monday night in a rural part of the county.According to a preliminary report, Jimmy Don Currey, 72, of Gurdon was southbound on Kansas Road near Boiling Springs Road when the vehicle he was driving... Read More.

Shooting by former LR Police Chief ruled justified

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Little Rock police chief who fired his gun at an armed suspect on New Year’s Eve won’t face charges in the shooting.Prosecutor Larry Jegley said in a letter to Arkansas State Police dated Friday that Keith Humphrey... Read More.
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Texas man killed in Sunday accident

A Texas man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 30 in Malvern Sunday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Peter Roshdi Fahim, 31, was eastbound on the interstate when the Volvo Tractor trailer he was driving side swiped the side of a 2009... Read More.

Jefferson County man wins $1 million lottery prize

A Jefferson County man is $1 million richer after winning the Arkansas State Lottery Mega Millions prize Thursday.The winner, whose name has not been revealed, said he bought the ticket at Super 1 Foods in Pine Bluff which will receive a $10,000 commission for... Read More.
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Courtroom in Grant County seeing renovations

Renovations ae currently underway at the Grant County Courthouse including work in the courtroom.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, much of the interior of the courtroom dates to the 1960’s and renovation plans have been made for quite some time but were put off... Read More.

Former state treasurer Fisher dies at 80

PARAGOULD, Ark. (AP) — Jimmie Lou Fisher, who served as Arkansas’ state treasurer for more than two decades and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2002, has died, an Arkansas funeral home said. She was 80.Fisher died Monday at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center... Read More.