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Death Penalty Presented For Star City Murders

Friday, August 30 by Staff

STAR CITY- The death penalty has been presented for a Star City couple found guilty of capital murder, in the death of their 11-year-old son this past June. Prosecuting attorney for Jefferson and Lincoln counties, Kyle Hunter, said Wednesday that the nature of this crime... Read More.

Property Tax Increases For Arkansas Car Owners In 2020

Thursday, August 29 by Staff

Starting 2020, Arkansas car owners will see their personal property tax increase following a mistake made on car value assessments. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration confirmed that car values for 2019 were underestimated by a third-party company hired by the state. DF&A spokesman,... Read More.

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Proposal To Ban Smoking Inside Saracen Casino Denied

Thursday, August 29 by Staff

A Pine Bluff ordinance to ban smoking at the Saracen Casino was presented in a proposal but failed receive approval. Council members Ivan Whitfield and Chairman Donald Hatchett voted to send the amended ordinance to the full council with a do-not pass recommendation. “Gambling,... Read More.

Uncle Henry’s BBQ Of Sheridan Catches Fire

Wednesday, August 28 by Staff

SHERIDAN- Uncle Henry’s BBQ of Sheridan fell victim to a fire this past Friday evening. A quick response from area firefighters saved the main building leaving little damage. The fire primarily left major damage to the smokehouse, leaving a total loss. Uncle Henry’s Nathan Ford... Read More.

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Inmate gets Additional 20 years for Killing a Fellow Inmate

Wednesday, August 28 by Greg

STAR CITY (AP) — An Arkansas state prison inmate has been sentenced to 20 additional years for manslaughter in the killing of a fellow prisoner during an outbreak of violence in 2017. A Lincoln County jury determined Tuesday that Damont Ewells was reckless when he... Read More.

19-Year-Old Woman Among Suspects Sought After String Of Break-Ins

Wednesday, August 28 by Staff

According to a press release, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to lock their vehicle doors at night after a string of break-ins in Jefferson County, Arkansas. The sheriff’s office previously reported the arrest of Kendrick Johnson, 23, who was taken into... Read More.

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Fordyce Woman Dies In Train Accident, Leads To Investigation

Tuesday, August 27 by Staff

According to a press release, a death investigation is underway after a woman was hit by a train over the weekend. Union Pacific officials have confirmed it happened around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. They say the victim was struck in the area of South Russell... Read More.

Labor Day Safety Tips

Monday, August 26 by Greg

Are you traveling for labor day? You’re not alone. According to AAA’s Labor Day travel forecast, an estimated 35 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more last Labor Day weekend. It can also be a dangerous weekend. The National Safety Council estimates that 420 people... Read More.

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State Police Statement on Social Media Postings Related to School Threat

Monday, August 26 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police has been in close contact in recent days with the Federal Bureau of Investigation attemping to identify the source of an alleged threat of gun violence at an undisclosed Arkansas school reportedly planned for later this week. At this time no... Read More.

25 Year-old Man Drowns In Saline River Sunday

Monday, August 26 by Greg

Press Release- The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office- On Sunday, August 25, 2019, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department received a report of a possible drowning at Vience Bluff in Cleveland County. Deputies responded to the location and determined that an Hispanic... Read More.

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UPDATE: Suspicious Murder Leads To 4 Arrest In Lonoke County

Monday, August 26 by Staff

On Wednesday night, detectives went to a house in the 3800 block of Mt. Tabor Road just south of Cabot and the four suspects were arrested. The sheriff's office said that the four people share an address. 41-year-old Timmy Hubmann, 41-year-old Christy Lea Dennis, 64-year-old... Read More.

Woods’ Lawsuit Against Robinson Gets Tossed

Monday, August 26 by Staff

A lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., who claimed that the ability of his office to do its job was compromised when County Judge Gerald Robinson cut the office budget and eliminated three positions, was thrown out Thursday. Retired Circuit Judge... Read More.

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