Governor lauds Trump for signing COVID relief bill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson lauded President Donald Trump on Monday for signing into law a massive bipartisan bill that, among other things, divvies up billions of dollars for states to procure vaccines and treatments to help fight the coronavirus... Read More.
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bond set in child welfare allegations

A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of being intoxicated in a smoking apartment where two small children were present.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brittany Price, 29,... Read More.

Lincoln County Quorum Court honors 2 outgoing JP’s

The Lincoln County Quorum Court said goodbye to two of its members during a meeting Dec. 21.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, appreciation plaques were presented to Burl D. Robertson, who had served for 20 years, and Billy Jack Curry, who served for two... Read More.
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U.S. Attorney to resign Dec. 31

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The top federal prosecutor for the eastern half of Arkansas will be stepping down at the end of the year.U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland announced Thursday evening that he will be resigning from his position in the Eastern District of... Read More.

New coronavirus cases near recent record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Coronavirus hospitalizations in Arkansas rose Sunday to near their recent record high, as state health officials reported more than 900 news cases of COVID-19 and 41 more deaths linked to the disease.The Arkansas Department of Health said there were... Read More.
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State coronavirus cases set another one day high

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged caution Wednesday ahead of Christmas gatherings as Arkansas reported another one-day high of coronavirus hospitalizations. “This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk... Read More.
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Hutchinson issues indoor event directive

Governor Asa Hutchinson issued a new directive on Tuesday saying that any indoor event with more than 10 people in has to be approved by the Department of Health.Hutchinson emphasized that it is not a ban on indoor events.“It just simply means you have... Read More.
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Police searching for inmate after he escaped from Dumas jail

Two inmates escaped from the Dumas jail Tuesday night around 8:40 p.m. One suspect, Billy Walls, was captured, while the second suspect is still at-large. Police say Lorenzo Williams was in the Dumas Jail on a parole violation. His rap sheet includes burglary, aggravated assault,... Read More.

New Saline County school campus to benefit Sheridan students

The new Saline County Career and Technical Campus will open for students in the Sheridan School District in the fall of 2021, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.In its Dec. 23 edition, the newspaper reported that the Sheridan School District’s Board of Education recently... Read More.