Former legislator to ask for new trial

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas state senator convicted in 2018 of corruption-related charges is pushing forward with a request for a new trial. Attorney Lee D. Short of North Little Rock filed notice Wednesday that his client, former Sen. Jon Woods, will take his... Read More.
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Cold case squad, federal help on police chiefs agenda

By Ray King Reducing incidents of violent crime in Pine Bluff is the number one goal of Interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. which is why he has developed a partnership with the Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Division of the Justice Department. Appearing on... Read More.
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Credit ratings upgraded for Saracen Development

Saracen Development LLC, a wholly owned company of the Quapaw Nation that owns the Saracen Casino Resort has received upgrades to its credit ratings, according to Arkansas Business. In its Nov. 1 issue, Arkansas Business reported that the Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings have upgraded ... Read More.
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Lincoln County sets Veteran’s Day program

The VFW, American Legion and the Lincoln County Veteran’s Association will hold their annual Veteran’s Day program at 5 p.m. on Nov. 11, according to the Lincoln County Ledger newspaper. The paper reported that the program will be held at the Veteran’s Park, Highway 425... Read More.
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Stay on target this deer season

MAYFLOWER – Ammunition shortages for many rifle calibers may have many hunters treating their deer-hunting rounds as precious commodities. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission would like to remind everyone that sending a bullet or two downrange to ensure your rifle is on-target is... Read More.

Offer input on Arkansas bass management

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for public input into the next version of its Reservoir Black Bass Management Plan, which is currently on track to be published in spring 2022. Taking only a few minutes to answer three... Read More.
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Arkansas man charged in health care fraud scheme

FORT SMITH, Ark. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Arkansas returned an indictment this week charging a Lavaca man who owned or managed numerous diagnostic testing laboratories with health care fraud in connection with over $100 million dollars in false... Read More.