Governor won’t sign law on vaccine mandate opt-outs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday effectively approved a new law that will allow employees to opt-out of COVID-19 vaccine requirements, a move by fellow Republicans to challenge federal vaccine mandates. Hutchinson allowed the measure to become law without his... Read More.

Motorcycle rider killed in Monday accident

A 42-year-old Bauxite man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Benton Monday, the ninth person to die this month while riding a motorcycle or ATV. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Johnny Griffin, 42, was southbound on Sharon Road on... Read More.
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Jefferson County Quorum Court discusses sanitation bills

By Ray King A proposed ordinance requiring county residents to pay sanitation bills if there is electrical service to their residence drew opposition from several members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court before being recommended for approval. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson explained the ordinance after... Read More.
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Leslie Ferguson

Booking #: 173951 Age: 40 Gender: Female Race: Caucasian Address: Monticello, AR Booking Date: 10-12-2021 - 4:29 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant
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Scottie Wayne O’Neil

Booking #: 114348 Age: 44 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 10-12-2021 - 3:22 pm Release Date: 10-12-2021 - 3:47 pm Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS

Cordero Avery

Booking #: 100936 Age: 33 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 10-12-2021 - 11:33 am Release Date: 10-12-2021 - 2:40 pm Charges: Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE MARIJUANA
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Silver Alert activated for Jefferson County man

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 81-year-old Johnathan Willis of Hughes. Willis as an 6-foot-4 African American male who came up missing at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. He was last known to be at US-HWY 79 South in Hughes near... Read More.