Hogs snap 8 game losing streak at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Jalen Tate scored 15 points, including two free throws with 4.3 seconds left, and Davonte Davis made a steal on the ensuing possession as Arkansas edged Kentucky 81-80 on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak in the series. Kentucky guard... Read More.

State Senate votes to censure Flowers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker was censured for calling a colleague a “dumbass” during debate Tuesday over a nonbinding resolution on history that was overwhelmingly rejected. The Senate voted to censure Democratic Sen. Stephanie Flowers over the remark made toward the end... Read More.
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UAMS gets grant for DNA research

LITTLE ROCK — A four-year, $792,000 American Cancer Society Research Scholar grant has been awarded to researcher Justin Leung, Ph.D., at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to study DNA repair mechanisms. “Understanding the molecular processes of DNA repair can help both better... Read More.
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Code Enforcement officers firing to go to full council

By Ray King A motion to uphold the firing of a Pine Bluff Code Enforcement officer failed to win approval from the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday and will now go to the full council. Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., the chairman of the committee made... Read More.
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County domestic disturbance resulted in arrest

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a residence on NCTR Road Sunday resulted in the arrest of two people accused of battering each other. Garrett Noel, 23, and Shana Cooper, 27, who had both previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery in an incident involving... Read More.
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January county revenue shows increase over 2020

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the month of January with nearly $117,000 more in revenue than in January 2020, according to the monthly report from Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin. Specifically, the county collected $7,936,950.09 last month when all funds were combined, compared to $7,859,424.83 in January... Read More.
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new cases of COVID, hospitalizations drop

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 30 more coronavirus deaths Monday, while the state’s new cases and hospitalizations continued to drop. The Department of Health said the state’s total deaths since the pandemic began in March now total 5,106. The state’s virus cases rose... Read More.