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Judgeship is family affair for Gibson

Thursday, January 7 by Ray King

When he was sworn in on Jan. 1, Circuit Judge Robert B. Gibson III became the third generation to hold the position. Gibson, of Crossett, was elected as the Circuit Judge in Division 3 of the 10th Judicial District and replaced his father, Robert Bynum... Read More.

Near record set in COVID deaths in Arkansas

Thursday, January 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a near-record increase in coronavirus deaths as the state’s cases continued to mount. The Department of Health reported 65 new deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, bringing the state’s total fatalities since the... Read More.

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Suspect arrested for murder near Whiteville Road in Jefferson County

Wednesday, January 6 by Staff

Deputies were dispatched to a shooting that occurred near Whiteville Rd. at 1:11 p.m where 51-year-old Tony Jones was killed. A suspect identified as 29-year-old Zackary Vermillion has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. The investigation is ongoing according to the Jefferson County... Read More.

Local athletes, coaches, and families turn out to honor Andy Lunsford during balloon release

Wednesday, January 6 by Staff

By: Luke Matheson Approximately 100 people gathered Wednesday evening at DBat SeArk in White Hall to honor the life of Andy Lunsford, a co-owner of the business, after he was tragically killed in a three-car accident in Pulaski County on New Year’s Eve. Those in attendance... Read More.

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Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

Wednesday, January 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A request from Jefferson County Clerk Shawandra Taggart to fill a vacant position in her office was recommended for approval by a committee of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after County Judge Gerald Robinson said he supported the request. Taggart said in a... Read More.

Supreme Court suspends jury trials again

Wednesday, January 6 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court has again suspended jury trials in the state as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In an opinion delivered Tuesday, the high court said jury trials that are currently underway are to be completed but trials that have... Read More.

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Arkansas lawmakers propose bill to allow home liquor delivery

Wednesday, January 6 by Staff

Arkansas lawmakers on Monday filed a bill that would allow retail liquor permit holders to deliver alcohol directly to homes. According to KATV Senate Bill 32, co-authored by Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock, would allow delivery of the beverages to residents in wet... Read More.

Shooting suspect arrested after traffic accident

Wednesday, January 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested after he allegedly shot himself in the leg and left the scene with two small children, then was involved in a traffic accident on Interstate 530. On Jan. 1, Police were called to an address on Needles... Read More.

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Bond set in alleged burglary and assault

Wednesday, January 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly forced his way into his girlfriend’s apartment and beat and kicked her on Jan. 1. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Appeals Court keeps abortion rulings on hold

Wednesday, January 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday kept on hold an Arkansas law banning abortions 18 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy and another banning the procedure from being performed because the fetus has Down syndrome. The 8th U.S Circuit Court of... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court votes to rescind previous Tax Collector budget approvals

Tuesday, January 5 by Staff

By Ray King The Budget and Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Tuesday night to rescind their previous approval of changes in the budget for the Tax Collector which included increasing the salary of the Chief Deputy. After a discussion that sometimes became... Read More.

New COVID cases in state top 4,100

Tuesday, January 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said more than 4,100 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the state’s total to more than 236,000 since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in March. Of those, 24,408... Read More.

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