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White Hall School District receives grant to help test students and employees for COVID-19

Thursday, January 14 by Staff

By Ray KingThe White Hall School District has received a grant and now has the ability to test students and employees for COVID-19.White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday and talked about the testing.He... Read More.

Law enforcement investigating video that may show missing Stuttgart girl Cassie Compton

Thursday, January 14 by Staff

Local police and the FBI are currently looking into a TikTok video that recently surfaced showing a girl that closely resembles missing Stuttgart girl Cassie Compton.Compton has been missing from Stuttgart since 2014. She was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance.On... Read More.

LSU tops Arkansas 92-76 with big first half

Wednesday, January 13 by Staff

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Trendon Watford scored 23 points, Cam Thomas added 17, combining for 24 points in a dominating first half, and LSU rolled to a 92-76 victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night. The Tigers made six 3-pointers and shot 50% (18 of... Read More.

Mary Ann Wilson retires from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, January 13 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office joined Ms. Mary Ann Wilson in celebrating her retirement after 8 years of serving the community. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the office held a virtual celebration via Zoom."I love everyone of you," said Wilson as she addressed... Read More.

Governor Releases State Broadband Map That Pinpoints Location of High-Speed Internet Providers in Arkansas

Wednesday, January 13 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Broadband Map will allow Arkansans to pinpoint broadband providers in the state and will assist state agencies in developing broadband policy, Governor Asa Hutchinson said today in announcing the release of the map.“This project puts Arkansas on the cutting edge of... Read More.

Six UAPB football players named 2021 Preseason All-SWAC

Wednesday, January 13 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - A total of six University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff football players earned 2021 Preseason All Southwestern Athletic Conference honors as the all-league teams for the upcoming spring football season were announced today.A total of four players earned first-team honors:... Read More.

Grant County man wanted by Grant County Sheriff and US Marshals

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

William Tyler Wiley is currently being sought for multiple felony charges by the US Marshals Office and Grant County Sheriff. Possibly armed and dangerous. If you have any information please contact 870-942-2101

Arkansas governor: Don’t retreat from virus safety steps

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson urged lawmakers Tuesday to not “retreat” from the state’s coronavirus safety measures and to enact hate crimes legislation as he delivered a State of the State address 11 months into the pandemic. The Republican governor called... Read More.

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Bill filed for separation of public and private school athletics in Arkansas

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

Representative Jim Wooten (R) from Beebe has filed House Bill 1097 concerning the participation of public schools and private schools in athletic conferences.The bill is asking for Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 18, Subchapter 1, is amended 22 to add an additional section stating... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court fills vacant slot in County Clerk’s office

Monday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray KingAt a brief meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday, the justices of the peace approved a request to fill a vacant slot in the County Clerk’s Office, an ordinance establishing procedures for conducting meetings, and appropriating funds to the County... Read More.

AMBER ALERT CANCELED: Police locate girl abducted in Little Rock

Monday, January 11 by Staff

UPDATE: Police have located the child and arrested two adult suspects.https://twitter.com/LRpolice/status/1348868035663290368?s=20 ORIGINAL STORY: Arkansas State Police issued an Amber Alert for a girl abducted in Little Rock following a shooting. Delilah Collier disappeared around 6:45 p.m. Monday. She is three-years-old. Police say she Last seen wearing... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Welcomes Physician, Opens Rheumatology Clinic

Monday, January 11 by Staff

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that Rheumatologist Maaman Bashir, M.D. has joined the hospital medical staff as well as a new clinic, Jefferson Regional Rheumatology Associates.Dr. Bashir received her medical degree in Karachi, Pakistan. She then completed an Internal Medicine... Read More.