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Former professor found not guilty in drug trial

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas university professor accused of making methamphetamine on campus has been found not guilty. Terry David Bateman was a professor at Henderson State University in November 2019 when he was arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and using drug paraphernalia.... Read More.

Monticello Lake project nearing completion

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council was told Tuesday that work on Lake Monticello was nearing completion. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Interim Public Works Director Charlie Hammock said the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is still working to complete their projects and Mayor Paige Chase... Read More.

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DYS juveniles escape from Dermott facility

Thursday, October 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

Two teens in the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Youth Services (DYS) custody left a juvenile treatment facility in Dermott without authorization Sunday night. Local law enforcement has been notified and continues to look for the youths. Arkansas law requires DYS to provide the... Read More.

Boozman critical of President’s spending plan

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is warning Americans about the negative consequences of President Biden’s reckless tax and spending agenda. “The president’s plan would be an absolute gut punch to our family farmers and rural America as a whole, especially as inflation continues to skyrocket... Read More.

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Supreme Court says no to online travel company lawsuit on taxes

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected for the third time an appeal filed by a group of online travel companies who were accused of not paying the full amount of taxes they owed on hotel rooms booked by the companies. Writing for... Read More.

Precautionary boil order issued for the City of Rison

Thursday, October 28 by Staff

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The ARTSpace on Main and ART WORKS on Main have been recognized for design achievement

Thursday, October 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Arts and Science Centers blog, The ARTSpace and ARTWORKS received a Merit Award during the 2021 AIA Arkansas Design Awards, presented Oct. 21 in Hot Springs. The award is the latest design honor bestowed upon the new... Read More.

Star City school board approves bonuses for employees

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The Star City School Board at its meeting Monday approved a $1,000 bonus for certified/classified employees. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell reported that the district has had a good year financially. The board also approved a state legislative report recommending a... Read More.

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McGehee School District lifts face mask mandate

Thursday, October 28 by Ray King

The McGehee School District has lifted its face mask mandate after the number of COVID-19 cases in the district continued to decline, but said masks are still “highly recommended.” According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the school board voted to make mask wearing optional based on... Read More.

Alliance head discusses labor shortages

Wednesday, October 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A shortage of available workers is a problem affecting businesses throughout the United States and Pine Bluff faces its own challenges in that matter. Whether it’s a fast-food restaurant or a manufacturing plant, employers are offering sign-on bonuses and higher wages to attract... Read More.

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City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program Officially Launches

Wednesday, October 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) announced Wednesday, October 27th that its website is now available at http://www.pinebluffahlp.com. AHLP is a federally funded initiative focused on promoting health literacy, improving healthcare experiences, and promoting COVID-19 safeguards. Dorothy Oliver the... Read More.

State files lawsuit over failed COVID supply delivery

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The state of Arkansas filed a consumer protection lawsuit Wednesday against a Virginia-based medical supplier for nearly $11 million for failing to deliver supplies during the coronavirus pandemic, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said. Rutledge said Wednesday that Med-Care Healthlink LLC... Read More.

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