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Early voting begins for Arkansas’ March 3 primary election

Tuesday, February 18 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Tuesday for Arkansas’ March 3 primary and nonpartisan judicial election, with the solidly Republican state drawing interest among Democratic presidential hopefuls. Secretary of State John Thurston has not predicted how many of the state’s more than 1.7... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses budget controversy with Greg and Will

Tuesday, February 18 by Greg

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. joins Greg Horne and Will Jenkins to discuss controversy with the Jefferson County budget, and decisions that were made while he was out of town. Sheriff Woods Jr. states his character and integrity were called into question by County Judge Gerald... Read More.

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‘True Grit’ novelist Charles Portis dies at age 86

Monday, February 17 by Greg

Novelist Charles Portis, a favorite among critics and writers for such shaggy dog stories as “Norwood” and “Gringos” and a bounty for Hollywood whose droll, bloody Western “True Grit” was a best-seller twice adapted into Oscar nominated films, died Monday at age 86. Portis, a... Read More.

Deltaplex Radio Mayoral and City Council debate audio

Friday, February 14 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired political debates between Mayoral and City Council candidates on Tuesday. The debate featured Mayor Shirley Washington, Council Member Steven Mays, and Council Member Ivan Whitfield in the mayoral debate, in addition to Garland Trice, and Sam Whitfield in the Ward One City... Read More.

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Deputy Kaylon McDaniel gives his thoughts on being named JCSO Deputy of the Month

Friday, February 14 by Greg

Deputy Kaylon McDaniel was recently named Deputy of the Month for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. McDaniel joined the Jefferson County force in October 2019, McDaniel enjoys helping others and continues to demonstrate it through his dedication to service in the Jefferson County community. McDaniel has... Read More.

US appeals panel upholds block of Medicaid work requirements

Friday, February 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel in Washington upheld a lower court’s decision on Friday that blocked the Trump administration’s work requirements for Medicaid recipients. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found... Read More.

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Camden police officer fired after placing student in choke hold

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

A police officer has been fired after a video went viral of the officer and a Camden Fairview High School student according to a press release from the department. On Monday, Feb. 10, a video began circulating on Facebook, showing Officer Jake Perry in an... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Seize Money, Firearms, and Narcotics

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with The Tri-County Drug Task Force have made multiple arrests and seized large amounts of money, firearms and narcotics in the past 30 days. Approximately 10 ounces of methamphetamine, 300 ecstasy pills (MDMA), prescription pills, $6300 in cash,... Read More.

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10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

Ten people died from flu-related illness in Arkansas last week, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Health released on Wednesday. Since September 29, 2019, 46 people have died of influenza-related illness in the state. One was a pediatric death. The ADH reported ‘widespread’... Read More.

WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

White Hall Police Officer Harley Herron has been recognized by the State of Arkansas and the White Hall City Council for being the first White Hall Police Department officer to save a life by using Naloxone/Narcan for a drug overdose.

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UAPB fires bus driver following report of inappropriate video

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has fired a bus driver after a report of an inappropriate video was seen playing on one of its buses on Sunday, Feb. 9. After a swift investigation, UAPB officials determined that the video playing inside the bus... Read More.

July trial set for suit over Arkansas Ten Commandments

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has set a July trial for a lawsuit challenging a Ten Commandments display outside the Arkansas state Capitol. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Monday ordered the trial over the display installed on the Capitol grounds in... Read More.

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