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White Hall Police Department to offer warrant amnesty program

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

The White Hall District Court will offer an “amnesty period” to people with an active failure to appear or failure to pay warrants. For a limited time, starting Thursday, June 15, 2023 and continuing through July 3, 2023, people will be able to resolve outstanding... Read More.

Three in jail on drug charges after search warrants were conducted

Monday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Friday, June 16th, 2023 members of the 10th Drug Task Force along with officers from McGehee Arkansas Police Department and Desha County Arkansas Sheriff Department conducted a search warrant on Beech, Walnut St, and a home visit on Phillips St where they seized... Read More.

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Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announces intent to run for fourth term

Monday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

First Ward City Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr. announced Monday he will be a candidate for reelection next year. Holcomb appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning show host Greg Horne then asked Holcomb why he made the decision to seek a fourth term. Holcomb also... Read More.

2 dead in weekend accidents

Monday, June 19 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle Sunday and a Hot Springs woman died after getting out of her car and being hit by another vehicle Saturday. According to preliminary reports, the man, who was not identified, was actively... Read More.

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Alex Foundation to host summer camps

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The Mcgehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, The Alex Foundation will host its 11th annual architecture and design summer camps in partnership with Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub at the University of Arkansas at Monticello property, Hollywood Plantation, 184 Plantation Lane, Tillar. This partnership will allow... Read More.

Drugs found in traffic stop in Desha County

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The Mcgehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, A Conway man was arrested last weekend after authorities discovered two different drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop. According to Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant, Deputy Reshawn Bledsoe made the traffic stop around 8:30 p.m. Saturday... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for man accused of multiple charges involving car theft

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Pine Bluff man was arrested in connection to car theft allegations after officers were dispatched to K&K Auto Salvage in White Hall. Reading from a probable cause affidavit by Detective Corey Wilfong Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained the allegations against 21-year-old Dylan Medlock. Pine Bluff... Read More.

Drew Memorial Hospitial receives $4.9 million in American Rescue Act funds in advance of Baptist Health takeover

Friday, June 16 by Staff

Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello has been awarded $4,926,897 in American Rescue Act funds as the hospital prepares to merge with Baptist Health beginning July 1, 2023. The merger comes after the hospital reported major financial woes earlier this year. The hospital reported in February... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for Jacksonville man accused of commercial burglary

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $10,000 secured bond was for a Jacksonville man accused of a burglary that took place at the Dollar General located on South Olive Street. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after finding prosecutors have probable cause to charge 36-year-old Jeremy Cobbins... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of attacking nurse at Jefferson Regional

Friday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Humprey man was accused of second-degree battery after an incident involving a nurse practitioner at Jefferson Regional. Reading from an affidavit by Detective Corey Wilfong of the Pine Bluff Police Department Deputy Prosecutor Joe West explained the allegations against 22-year-old Lamarkus Mosby. West said that... Read More.

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Monticello Mayor Jason Akers encourages local contractors to bid on city jobs

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

Monticello Mayor Jason Akers is encouraging local contractors to bid on city jobs, according to a press release. By law, most City of Monticello projects that are engineered are required to be bid on, according to the release. “In the past, many local contractors simply weren’t... Read More.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders travels to Europe for 1st overseas trade mission as Arkansas governor

Thursday, June 15 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is heading to Europe on her first overseas trade mission since taking office this year. Sanders, a Republican, said she planned to meet with aerospace industry leaders at the Paris Air Show during the trip.... Read More.

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