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Pope County Casino Facing Lawsuit, Plans Setback

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

A casino applicant hoping for a court ruling received the unexpected on Monday.Gulfside Casino Partnership, who is suing the Arkansas Racing Commission, was hoping for Pulaski County Judge Tim Fox to make a ruling but instead, he gave instructions.Part of the application included a... Read More.

FOX16 Anchor Donna Terrell will Serve as UAPB 2019 Fall Commencement Speaker

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

Courtesy of UAPB Wordpress-- FOX16 News weekday anchor Donna Terrell has been selected to address graduates of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as the keynote speaker for Fall 2019 commencement. Set for Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m., the free, public... Read More.

The Campus of UAPB Mourns Death of Freshman Athlete

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

Authorities with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff say a student has died after a shooting.On Monday, police reported that Sierra’li Wade died from gunshot wounds she sustained while playing basketball in Lake Village, which is Wade's hometown.Wade was a freshman at UAPB,... Read More.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson Appoints Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. To CLEST Board

Monday, November 25 by Staff

As a new member of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. plans to further the board’s mission of improving public safety in the state. Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Woods, sheriff of Jefferson County, to the board on... Read More.

Hot Springs Woman Kills Mother and Daughter

Monday, November 25 by Staff

A 47-year-old Hot Springs woman has avoided a possible death sentence by pleading guilty to killing her 71-year-old mother and her 8-year-old daughter.Court documents show Melissa Galey pleaded guilty Friday and was sentenced to two terms of life in prison.Prosecutors had previously announced they... Read More.

Travelers Encouraged to Wear Seat Belts During Holiday Travel, “Click It or Ticket”

Monday, November 25 by Staff

Arkansas law enforcement is increasing patrols this week in light of the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period.The national Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign aims to reduce the number of fatal and injury-based car crashes.More than 40 million Americans are estimated to hit the... Read More.

Woman Fatally Struck on I-40 Thursday

Friday, November 22 by Staff

A pedestrian died Thursday evening on Interstate 40 in Clarksville after she was struck by several vehicles. according to Arkansas State Police.Amy Pepperman, 46, of Clarksville, "walked into" the right lane of westbound traffic around 5:45 p.m. and was struck by a Ford, according... Read More.

Pine Bluff Schools Chosen as Institutional Ambassadors for the National Park Service’s 400 Years of African-American History Education Initiative

Friday, November 22 by Staff

Five Pine Bluff schools will serve as National Institution Ambassadors over the next year, educating others about the history of African Americans in North America. Pine Bluff High School, Dollarway Robert F. Morehead Middle School, Watson Chapel Junior, and Senior High School and Pine... Read More.

LRPD Seeks Help Locating Missing Woman

Thursday, November 21 by Staff

Little Rock police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman.According to police, Mari Helen Castro, 57, was last seen around the Pulaski County Jail on Tuesday around 8:20 a.m.She is describe to be around 5'04" tall and weighs around 150... Read More.

LRPD Searches For Missing 24-Year-Old Man

Thursday, November 21 by Staff

The Little Rock Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man.Police say that Maquis Quwan Bouanhuenh, 24, was last seen on Monday leaving his home wearing a Taco Bell uniform.Bouanhuenh is described as 5'8" and 180 pounds.He may be... Read More.

Two Arkansas Charter Schools Facing Closure, PB Lighthouse Included

Thursday, November 21 by Staff

Arkansas' Charter Authorizing Panel on Tuesday voted to conduct hearings next month on two F-graded open-enrollment charter schools, putting the two Pine Bluff schools in jeopardy of losing their state charters to operate.The two schools -- Southwest Preparatory High and Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter... Read More.

Arkansas Selects Local Leader for Delta Leadership Program

Wednesday, November 20 by Staff

Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon, Director of Hospitality and Tourism Initiatives at The University of Arkansas at Monticello will participate in the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Delta Leadership Institute (DLI.) She will join fellows from the seven other Delta states to participate in the 10-month... Read More.