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Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Voting Twice Including in Benton in 2016 Election

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a rare voter fraud case dating to the 2016 presidential election, state Attorney General Aaron Ford said.Craig Frank’s attorney, Thomas Boley, did not immediately respond to telephone and email messages after Frank entered his... Read More.

State Trooper Involved in I-40 Accident Near Lonoke

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

The trailer of an eighteen-wheeler crashed into the rear of an Arkansas State Trooper's vehicle Wednesday morning. The crash happened on I-40 East after the carrier jackknifed. According to reports, the trailer hit the back of the trooper's vehicle with him in it.The Trooper,... Read More.

White Hall District Court Rescheduled

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

White Hall District Court has cancelled court for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 12:00pm due to weather. If you had court on this day, it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 12:00pm.

Snow, Bitter Cold Impact Livestock in Arkansas

Wednesday, February 17 by Staff

From https://talkbusiness.net/2021/02/snow-bitter-cold-impact-livestock-in-arkansas/Single-digit wind chills, freezing water in pipes and troughs, and high snow loads on roofs are causing concerns for poultry and cattle operations, specialists from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture said Monday (Feb. 15).The record-setting storm front that stretches... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update: 2/16/21 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16 by Staff

BY: ARKANSAS EDITORIAL TEAM 02/16/2021As extreme cold winter weather continues, another round of snow and freezing rain will impact the state this evening and is expected to continue through Thursday. Temperatures are also expected to remain well below freezing. These extreme cold conditions and precipitation... Read More.

Natural Gas is in Short Supply in the State

Tuesday, February 16 by Staff

Electricity demand is high currently and the rolling outages are off and on as of Tuesday evening. Plus, natural gas is in short supply.Gov. Hutchinson says this affects a lot of people.

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One-Vehicle Accidents Reported Including Jefferson County Deputy’s Run In with a Deer

Monday, February 15 by Staff

Several one-vehicle accidents have been reported in the Deltaplex including one involving a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy. Jefferson County Sheriff Layfatte Woods says the deputy is ok. He says they’ve made some adjustments due to the accident and road conditions The sheriff says they are focused on preventing... Read More.

Federal Complainant Filed Against State Agency

Monday, February 15 by Staff

According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the state agency charged with dispersing certain funds and tax credits to develop low-income housing is doling out that money based on economic growth rather than need, according to a recently filed federal complaint. The complaint alleges that over the past three... Read More.

Winter Storm Causes Power Outages Across the State

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

Entergy Arkansas officials say that as of Sunday evening there are approximately 1,600 customers without power.According to Entergy, at one point, 7,000 customers were without power as winter weather moved across the state.Entergy Arkansas says with extreme temperatures, sleet and snow this week, it... Read More.

Court Rules Pro-Israel Law is Unconstitutional

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

A Pro-Israel has been declared unconstitutional by a Federal appeals court.A three-judge panel ruled Friday that an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is a restriction of the First Amendment.The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with its ruling... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson Meets with President Biden

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

Gov. Hutchinson and President Joe Biden along with Vice President Kamala Harris met at the White House on Friday.The meeting that included other governors, was about the American Rescue Plan. The Plan, the administration's COVID response plan, includes funding for vaccinations, provide immediate direct... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson to Meet with President Biden About COVID Plan

Friday, February 12 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson will travel to Washington D.C. Friday to meet with President Joe Biden about the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan.According to, Katie Beck, the governor's communication director, Gov. Hutchinson will meet with President Biden and other governors and mayors to discuss the... Read More.