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UAMS receives grant for mobile vision screening clinic

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $175,000 grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas to support GoVision AR: Mobile Vision Screening for Underserved Children Across Arkansas. GoVision AR, a project of the UAMS Department... Read More.

A $10k bond was issued for a Louisiana man being charged with breaking or entering and aggravated assault

Thursday, April 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Louisiana man was arrested Tuesday after he was allegedly involved in an armed disturbance. Jacolby Hawkins, 26, of Bastrop, La., was taken into custody after police responded to the Quality Inn on Pines Mall Drive at 6:15 p.m. Reading from an affidavit by... Read More.

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A $10k bond was set for a man accused of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident

Thursday, April 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of loving the scene of a personal injury accident. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Lawrence Corp, 27. Reading from an affidavit by Detective Chris Wieland, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

U Of A Hope-Texarkana Scholarship Recipient Announced

Thursday, April 18 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Clayton Gorman has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,400 per academic year. Gorman is a graduate of White Hall High School. Clayton plans to pursue a degree... Read More.

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Surveillance video shown in third day of KeShone Smith trial

Thursday, April 18 by Rick Walker

Three surveillance videos were shown yesterday in court as the third day of the trial of the man accused of killing former PD Detective Kevin Collins continued. KeShone Smith is alleged to have fired on Collins and other officers as they approached the Econo... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a Little Rock man after fentanyl was found in his wallet

Wednesday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Little Rock man was arrested Sunday after suspected fentanyl was found in the man’s wallet. Lawrence Taylor, 38, was taken into custody after he was found in a vehicle at the Big Red Travel Plaza at White Hall Sunday. During a court hearing... Read More.

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A $25k bond was set for a woman who allegedly hit another woman with a vehicle

Wednesday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly hit another woman with a vehicle, then threatened several people with a handgun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas celebrates 100th anniversary of Remmel Dam

Wednesday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – If it weren’t for construction of Remmel and Carpenter dams a century ago, some of the state’s greatest recreation areas may not exist. As Remmel Dam marks its 100th anniversary, community and company leaders gathered at Lake Catherine to celebrate... Read More.

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LaTisha Brunson becomes 100 Families County Coordinator for Jefferson County

Wednesday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

After a 20-year career in Human Resources, LaTisha Brunson has become a 100 Families county coordinator in Jefferson County in partnership with Southeast Arkansas College. LaTisha Brunson is an active member of the Delta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc as well... Read More.

Big Monster Truck show returning to North Little Rock

Wednesday, April 17 by Rick Walker

Hot Wheels fans are in for treat this fall. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will roar into Simmons Bank Arena for three performances October 26-27. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets for kids ages 2-12 can receive... Read More.

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Self defense is going to be “the” defense in trial of KeShone Smith

Wednesday, April 17 by Rick Walker

Day two got underway in Pine Bluff yesterday in the trial of KeShone Smith, accused of shooting and killing former PB Detective Kevin Collins in October of 2020. After Judge Alias Dennis gaveled in the proceedings, opening statement began. Prosecutors began by telling the ... Read More.

White Hall basketball coach Josh Hayes is heading to Hot Springs

Wednesday, April 17 by Rick Walker

After a successful run at White Hall as the head basketball coach, Josh Hayes has accepted the same position at Hot Springs World Class High School. Hayes, who has spent 18 years in coaching, came to the Bulldog program in 2020. Last year, White... Read More.

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