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Hiland named to Supreme Court to replace late Justice Wynne

Wednesday, July 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named state Republican Party chairman and former federal prosecutor Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court, giving it a conservative majority as justices prepare to take up a challenge to her education overhaul. Hiland... Read More.

UAMS Pathways Academy closes two-week camp with ceremony for students

Monday, July 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

This past June the Pathways Academy, a statewide K-12 STEM-H educational and community engagement program with the ultimate goal of diversifying the healthcare workforce hosted a two-week Summer Intensive Camp with approximately 40 students. The students were split up into two groups, one was... Read More.

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Woman arrested in connection to stabbing given $25k bond

Monday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A reported stabbing Sunday afternoon at a residence on East 6th Avenue resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff woman accused of the crime. Quentisha Cornelius, 31, will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after... Read More.

Judge’s ruling affects school takeover plans

Monday, July 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that a recently passed education law cannot take effect until Aug. 1, putting in doubt state education officials’ vote to let a charter school organization take over a small school district. Judge Herbert Wright’s ruling... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for White Hall woman

Monday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King A Jefferson County woman currently on probation was arrested Friday after sheriff’s deputies found a loaded gun in the vehicle the woman was driving. Donna Johnson, 50, of White Hall was taken into custody after deputies who were in the area of the... Read More.

White Hall to hold annual fireworks show

Monday, July 3 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King The City of White Hall is making plans for their annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the community center on Tuesday and White Hall Mayor Noel Foster was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday to talk about it. Foster... Read More.

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UAPB taking part in new program for food and agri careers

Monday, July 3 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers, Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett, assistant dean for academics for the UAPB... Read More.

One killed in Dallas County accident

Monday, July 3 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in Dallas County Saturday resulted in the death of a Leola man. According to a preliminary report, Lacedric Ruth, 24, was westbound on State Highway 48 and as he exited a left hand curve, the 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 he was driving... Read More.

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Miss Arkansas 2023 joined Sunrise Deltaplex to discuss win

Monday, July 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Cori Keller was recently crowned Miss Arkansas 2023 and has her sights set on changing the future of the state, especially when it comes to hunger insecurity. She talked about that and more with Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex. Rick asked her if there was... Read More.

Boozman pleased Supreme Court ruled against student loan bail out

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s student loan cancelation overreach. “I’m pleased the Supreme Court overturned this attempt to bail out likely high-income earners at the expense of taxpayers who never... Read More.

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McGehee Council approves FUN park application

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

The McGehee City Council last week approved a request allowing Mayor Jeff Owyoung to apply for a grant for a FUN Park grant from the state. McGehee is asking for almost $100,000 for the grant to improve the McGehee Park complex, including adding a 40... Read More.

Cash only bond set in theft and drug allegations

Friday, June 30 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on multiple allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dallas Lemons, 25, with theft by receiving, possession of drug... Read More.

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