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Stuttgart Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at JB Bryant Park

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

The Stuttgart Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon at JB Bryant Park. According to police, officers were called to the park shortly after 2:00 p.m. on November 2, 2025, in response to reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found... Read More.

Former Jefferson County Official Lloyd Franklin Jr Arrested on Multiple Charges in Pulaski County

Saturday, November 1 by Luke Matheson

Former Jefferson County Quorum Court Justice Lloyd Franklin Jr. was arrested early Saturday morning in Pulaski County on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin, 46, was booked on November 1, 2025,... Read More.

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High School Football Week 9 Deltaplex Highlights Blowouts Rivalries and Playoff Impacts

Saturday, November 1 by Luke Matheson

The regular season is nearing its home stretch, and Week 9 of high school football across the Deltaplex delivered plenty of fireworks — from blowout victories and rivalry upsets to key conference clashes that shaped playoff positioning. Beebe 45, Watson Chapel 22 Beebe’s balanced offense proved... Read More.

Free Dump Day – November 1st

Friday, October 31 by Lori Basiewicz

The City of Pine Bluff will host a free dump day on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 6 AM - 2 PM at Hestand Stadium. Residents can dispose of appliances, furniture, mattresses, scrap metal, yard waste, and other items. However, the site will not accept... Read More.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday — Don’t Forget to Test Your Smoke Alarm

Friday, October 31 by Lori Basiewicz

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in... Read More.

Governor approves $500,000 to fund food banks in state as federal government shutdown continues

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

Gov. Sanders announced a $500,000 allocation to six food bank networks across Arkansas to address potential food shortages as the federal government shutdown continues. The funds, secured through emergency action from the Arkansas Legislative Council chairs, will be distributed equally among the food banks starting... Read More.

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Kingsland City Council annexes Dollar General store into city limits

Friday, October 31 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Kingsland City Council voted to annex the Dollar General Store into the city limits. The Cleveland County Herald reported that the move will allow the city to collect a one-cent tax on all purchases made at the store with... Read More.