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Millage for White Hall schools passes

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

Voters passed a 2.9 millage for the White Hall School District on Tuesday. The vote was 1,061 for the millage, while 603 voted against the millage. The passing of the millage will allow the White Hall School District to provide safety and security updates, tornado... Read More.

Woman charged in former lawmaker’s death faces new charges

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A woman charged with killing a former Arkansas state lawmaker faced new charges Tuesday alleging that she asked fellow inmates to kill the victim’s ex-husband. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell, who has pleaded not guilty to capital murder in the killing of... Read More.

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White Hall man files lawsuit against retired Arkansas State Police officer

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

White Hall’s Ed Monk is a West Point graduate who retired from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, and who has served on the White Hall Police Department since 2010. Additionally, he lived in Louisville after he retired from 2007-2010, where he was... Read More.

Governor discusses levee board during weekly radio address

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – On Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the recommendations that the Arkansas Levee Task Force submitted to him this week in its final report during his weekly radio address. Hutchinson created the task force and appointed 27 members in June last year,... Read More.

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UAM appoints Halley interim vice chancellor

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

The University of Arkansas at Monticello recently announced the appointment of Crystal Halley as interim vice chancellor of academic affairs. Most recently, Halley was UAM associate vice chancellor for academic affairs. Chancellor Peggy Doss selected Halley to serve in an interim capacity while a search... Read More.

Lawyer sues Arkansas officials for not allowing gun in court

Tuesday, January 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas attorney is suing local officials for denying him access to a courthouse while carrying a handgun, testing a state law meant to allow lawyers to possess firearms on court premises, according to the law’s authors. Chris Corbitt, a... Read More.

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Arkansas #1 Set for Dedication to Commemorate the Bowie Knife as the Official Knife of Arkansas

Monday, January 13 by Greg

The 92nd General Assembly, in ACT 510, designated the Bowie knife, commonly known as the “Arkansas Toothpick,” as the official knife of the State of Arkansas. The General Assembly also passed, and Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law ACT 818, which designated Historic Washington, Arkansas,... Read More.

Arkansas prison inmate stabbed to death in shank attack, officials say

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LEE COUNTY, Ark. – An Arkansas prison inmate is dead after an attack behind bars. The Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADOC) says it happened late Sunday night at the East Arkansas Regional Unit (EARU) in Lee County. The ADOC identifies the victim as Carl Luke Lowe,... Read More.

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Arkansas governor defends decision to accept new refugees

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor on Monday defended his decision to continue accepting new refugees, challenging skeptical GOP lawmakers to avoid creating “fear” about welcoming people from other countries. Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a legislative committee that fewer than 50 refugees will... Read More.

JCSO announces Deputy of the Month for December

Monday, January 13 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce a tie for the Deputy of the Month for December 2019. Jefferson County Deputies Nathan Jynes and Riley Ramirez have both exceeded the expectations of a deputy for the month of December. Joining the Jefferson County force... Read More.

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Arkansas men charged in scheme to defraud military insurer

Monday, January 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas doctor and a medical sales representative have been accused of taking part in a scheme which defrauded the U.S. military’s health insurer of more than $12 million. Federal prosecutors announced Friday that Dr. Joe David May and Derek... Read More.

National Weather Service confirms several tornado touchdowns in Southeast Arkansas

Monday, January 13 by Greg

Four tornadoes have been confirmed in Southeast Arkansas following Friday night/Saturday morning's storms. One tornado was confirmed in Drew County, while three have been confirmed in Ashley County. Information on each tornado can be found below. Jerome (Drew County) Tornado Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 MPH Path Length... Read More.

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