Sanders, Democratic challengers for Governor file for office

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and four Democrats hoping to challenge her for Arkansas governor made their candidacies official Tuesday, as the one-week filing period to run for office in the state kicked off. Sanders, a Republican who... Read More.
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Jefferson County lifts burn ban

The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management has shared information stating that the burn ban issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson has been lifted for all of Jefferson County.
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Dillard’s reports 4th quarter profit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $321.2 million. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $16.61 per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, came to $15.68 per share. The department store operator posted revenue... Read More.
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Candidate filing period begins

Update: By: Deseray McKinzy The candidate filing period throughout the state and in Jefferson County began on Tuesday, February 22nd and candidates gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse to file their bids for the local elections. Some of those candidates include Lanette Fraizer, current council member... Read More.
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Rats in Family Dollar warehouse cause product recall

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — More than 1,000 rodents were found inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in Arkansas, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday as the chain issued a voluntary recall affecting items purchased from hundreds of stores in the South. A... Read More.

Jefferson County Boys and Girls Club questions addressed

As talks continue between Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation and the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County, Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield raised several questions during a listening meeting conducted by Parks and Rec earlier this month. On Friday, Nyeshia Aldridge, Chief... Read More.