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Taylor Field to host their 3rd Annual Christmas Celebration

Friday, December 6 by Luke Matheson

Join others from around the area for the 3rd Annual Christmas Celebration at Historic Taylor Field on Tuesday, December 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature Christmas music, free popcorn and drinks for the kids, and a chance to meet Santa Claus.... Read More.

Cleveland County Quorum Court approves 2025 budget

Friday, December 6 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a 2025 budget that includes pay raises for County employees. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the budget was set at $7.1 million, with employees receiving a 3-percent pay hike beginning Jan. 1. Cleveland County... Read More.

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Arkansas politicians shine with key diplomatic appointments in Trumps Cabinet

Friday, December 6 by Alex Bivens

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to announce his cabinet, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has been named Ambassador to Israel and Warren Stephens of Little Rock has been named Ambassador to England. Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman was asked about that when he appeared on... Read More.

White Hall’s Jace Johnson signs with Arkansas Baptist

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

White Hall's Jace Johnson signed to play collegiate baseball for the Arkansas Baptist Buffalo's earlier this week. Johnson, who plays multiple positions (2B, SS, 3B, P) had a solid year in 2024, hitting .295 with 10 doubles, 2 triples, 24 hits, 7 hit by pitches,... Read More.

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Truck driver arrested in Little Rock following road rage incident

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Arkansas State Police arrested Ernest Oneal, 38, of Little Rock, in connection to a road rage incident that occurred on Interstate 40 near Prothro Junction in North Little Rock around 10 a.m. The victim described the semi truck driven by... Read More.

Jefferson County Tax Board says no to buying more land near planned gas to liquid fuel plant

Thursday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King After an extensive discussion, members of the Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County voted no to buying additional property near the site of the proposed natural gas to liquid fuel plant in the northern part of the county. The group, commonly called the... Read More.

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Legendary sports reporter Bob Holt dies at 65

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

Bob Holt, a dedicated sports reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, passed away at the age of 65. He covered the Arkansas Razorbacks for 43 years. Holt collapsed on Saturday while returning to the press box at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, after the Razorbacks' loss... Read More.

AGFC monitoring avian influenza in Arkansas

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers heading to the field to keep an eye out for any sick or dead birds they find in the wild that may be the result of avian influenza.... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) names new Director

Thursday, December 5 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Highway Commission has appointed Jared D. Wiley as the new Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). The decision, announced after an executive session on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, follows the Commission’s scheduled business meeting earlier that day. Wiley will assume... Read More.

Congressman Bruce Westerman discussed what he would like to get done before this session ends

Thursday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

There are 26 days left for Congress before the first of the year when the new Congress, dominated on both the house and senate side by Republicans takes office. Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, who was reelected in November and will be a part of... Read More.

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Handel’s “Messiah” Returns to UAPB for 71st Year

Thursday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

Experience a Holiday Classic. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Music will present the UAPB Vesper Choir in their 71st presentation of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” a masterpiece that has been performed for over two centuries, on Sunday, December 8.... Read More.

Email service to be returned to Jefferson County

Wednesday, December 4 by Luke Matheson

A day after Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson announced that email services had been disconnected for county employees services are being reconnected. According to Robinson a deal has been reached between the County and Google in order to return services for a 30-day grace period... Read More.

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