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Career criminal sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Monday, September 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Roy Edsel Heifner, Jr., classified as an armed career criminal based on his multiple prior convictions, will spend 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl, and for being a felon in possession of a... Read More.

Kevin Hancock, Superintendent of Woodlawn School District makes statement regarding campus safety

Monday, September 16 by Alex Bivens

Dear Woodlawn School District Community: Last week, we had several reports of threats through social media that came to our attention. First and foremost, we put the safety of your children and school staff as our highest priority. With each report, law enforcement was well-informed... Read More.

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Former Watson Chapel star’s season could be over

Monday, September 16 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence left his start on Wednesday after just one and a third innings, seeming to lose his control. John Denton of MLB.com, who covers St. Louis and their farm system said he struck out one, gave up one hit and a walk before... Read More.

Gutfeld!’s Kat Timpf talks with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex

Monday, September 16 by Rick Walker

Comedian and author Kat Timpf, who is a regular on the Gutfeld! show on the Fox News Channel is out with her new book and was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker. Rick asked her what being a libertarian means She talks in... Read More.

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Oklahoma man killed in Friday accident

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident just after midnight in rural Polk County resulted in the death of an Oklahoma man. According to a preliminary report, Michael Richard Barnes, 87, of Henryetta, Okla., was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 when the 2001 Dodge Ram he was driving ran... Read More.

UAMS Hosting Hands-On Program Sept. 14 to Inspire Young Women to Become Orthopaedic Surgeons

Friday, September 13 by Alex Bivens

WHAT: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) orthopaedic surgeons will teach 40 central Arkansas high school students to suture, cast and repair fractures as part of the Perry Outreach Program, a two-day course of workshops and lectures. The course is a program of... Read More.

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Drew County Treasurer talks account balances at Quorum Court meeting

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

Drew County Treasurer Charlie Searcy reported last week that the Sanitation account is close to breaking even for the first time in 11 years. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Searcy told the Quorum Court that the account had a negative balance of $7,378 while at... Read More.

UAPB sees 7% spike in first-time and transfer students while over all enrollment is down 2 %

Friday, September 13 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday a 7% increase in new student enrollment, including an extraordinary 39% surge in transfer students for the fall 2024 semester. These gains represent a major achievement flowing from the university’s strategic goal of widening... Read More.

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Watson Chapel’s Mason named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, September 12 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Kentrell Mason who carried the ball 17 times for 87 yards and caught 2 passes in the Wildcats 19-7 victory last Friday has been named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the week. Kentrell won the fan voting... Read More.

Union Pacific’s Iconic Big Boy No. 4014 to make Multiple Stops in Arkansas on Heartland of America Tour

Thursday, September 12 by Alex Bivens

On Aug. 28, Union Pacific launched its 10-state Big Boy No. 4014 Heartland of America Tour offering the general public and media an opportunity to witness history in motion as the legendary steam engine chugs its way across the Midwest and South, including Arkansas. Big... Read More.

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The Arkansas State Fair is looking for you

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas State Fair will be holding interviews on September 21st to fill positions from parking to security. The interviews will be at 9 a.m. at the Farm and Ranch Building on the State Fairgrounds. For security positions, you must be 21 to apply.... Read More.

UAPB M4 will be headed to SoCal

Thursday, September 12 by Rick Walker

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4) has been invited to participate in the 2025 Invitational Showcase, known as the Honda Battle of The Bands. They will be one of six HBCU marching bands. Honda Battle of... Read More.

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