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Monticello ordinance on public gatherings to be rewritten

Friday, July 16 by Ray King

A proposed ordinance dealing with parades and public gatherings in Monticello and Drew County will be reworked following a meeting of City Council members and residents of the City and County on July 8. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the council formed a committee... Read More.

City Council to honor retired Police Chief Sergeant

Friday, July 16 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday will consider a resolution honoring retired Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant for his service to the city. According to the resolution, prior to joining the department, Sergeant served as Special Deputy with the Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

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Jefferson County man accused of Desha County theft

Friday, July 16 by Ray King

A Jefferson County man who formerly lived in Dumas has been charged with felony theft stemming from the reported theft of a boat in rural Desha County in January. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Toby Rochelle, 54, was arrested on July 6 when he... Read More.

Saracen Casino and Resort Chief Market Officer talks taxes and goals

Friday, July 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last month, the Saracen Casino and Resort outpaced Oaklawn in terms of net winning and the amount of taxes that were paid to the state, the county, and the cities where the two are located. Figures from the Arkansas Gaming Commission showed Saracen reported winnings... Read More.

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$10,000 bond for Jefferson County man fleeing police in stolen truck

Friday, July 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested Thursday driving a truck that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Turner,... Read More.

Breast Cancer Center now open at Jefferson Regional Hospital

Friday, July 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Breast Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital is completed and it is open for the public as of Thursday, July 15. Employees of the hospital, CEO Brian Thomas, and members of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the center's... Read More.

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White Hall Police seek help in identification/location of suspect and suspect’s vehicle in felony theft from SUV

Thursday, July 15 by Greg

On July 13, 2021 a White Hall resident reported a theft from an SUV. Home surveillance videos show the suspect unlawfully entering one vehicle, committing a felony theft and attempting to unlawfully gain entry into another vehicle. The WHPD is offering a reward for anyone... Read More.

Casino taxes in June over $1.822 million

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

For the month of June, the Saracen Casino and Resort paid just over $1.822 million dollars in total taxes, according to the most recent figures from the Arkansas Gaming Commission. That figure is based on a total net win of $14,020,446 and is 13... Read More.

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Sanders raises $4.2 million more in bid for Governor

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign on Thursday said she has raised another $4.2 million for her bid for Arkansas governor. Sanders’ campaign said the latest figures over the past three months mean she has raised $9 million... Read More.

Congress commemorates 50th anniversary of NCTR

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Thursday, Arkansas’s U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman, Rick Crawford, French Hill, and Steve Womack and U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton commemorated the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) with the introduction of House and Senate resolutions recognizing this milestone. On Aug.... Read More.

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Why some Arkansans choose not to partake in the COVID-19 vaccination

Thursday, July 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas sources released an article about why getting a COVID-19 vaccination is "a no-go" for some. Among the reasons is lack of "trust in the product and others who don’t believe in the vaccine." A Benton County resident was interviewed who is not COVID-19 vaccinated... Read More.

Council at Star City hears updates on federal money, fiber-optic project

Thursday, July 15 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City, during their meeting Monday, approved opening a bank account for the approximately $350,000 the city received from the American Rescue Funds Act. Mayor Paul Carter told the council the money can be used for city projects including repairs to... Read More.

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