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Appeals court rejects Bailey appeal

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man convicted of murder in 2019 who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction.Antonio Bailey, 25, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury... Read More.

judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.

Edgewood Elementary helps to maintain safety in classrooms

Tuesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyStrenuous precaution measures have taken over society and our usual way of living especially for our youth due to the effects of Covid-19. The second half of the 2020-21 school year began January 4th for the elementary students of Edgewood Elementary in... Read More.

Gov Hutchinson applauds Arkansas Department of Health

Tuesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas is currently ranked in the number of people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.According to the Governor, of the supply the state received last week, 92 percent of it was in the arms of state residents... Read More.

Pine Bluff businesses among top lottery ticket sellers

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

Three of the top 25 lottery ticket sellers in the state are located in Jefferson County, according to a list compiled by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administrative Office of the Arkansas Lottery.The list, which was published in Arkansas Business on Monday, showed... Read More.

Simmons bank earnings top expectations

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $53 million.The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 49 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts... Read More.

Huckabee-Sanders to run for Governor

Monday, January 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Former spokeswoman for the Donald Trump administration, Sarah Huckabee-Sanders announced her intention to run for Governor next year. Sanders is the daughter of Mike Huckabee who was the 44th Governor of Arkansas. The former White House press secretary spoke about her main focus... Read More.

Arkansas City uses federal funds to promote COVID information

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

Arkansas City has used money from the federal CARES Act to purchase a new digital media system to provide information on COVID-19.According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the media display system at City Hall includes two screen monitors, an 85-inch outdoor monitor and a 75-inch... Read More.

Westerman lauds Arkansas National Guard troops

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman paid tribute to the Arkansas National Guard soldiers who were sent to the nation's capitol during the inauguration.Westerman said:"As the men and women of the Arkansas National Guard return to their homes, they can be... Read More.

25K cash bond for 2 Jefferson county men

Monday, January 25 by Greg

By Ray KingTwenty-five thousand dollar cash only bonds were set Monday for two Jefferson County men accused of involvement in a breaking or entering incident in Lonoke County who fled from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who tried to arrest them.Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

former VA doctor sentenced to prison for misdiagnose that resulted in death

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former pathologist at an Arkansas veterans hospital has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty last year to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient he misdiagnosed.Robert Morris Levy, 54, of Fayetteville was sentenced Friday... Read More.

Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas Governor

Sunday, January 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a source told The Associated Press on Sunday night. Sanders, who left the White House in 2019 to return to her home... Read More.

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