Tyson to pay $22 million plus to settle lawsuit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods, the nation’s largest meat supplier, said it will pay more than $200 million to settle a class-action suit that alleged price-fixing among chicken producers, saying the agreement is in the best interests of the company and its... Read More.
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UAPB Basketball team returns home

The University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff men’s basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the H.O. Clemmons Arena for a Saturday 5 p.m. game hosting Texas Southern and a Monday 6 p.m. game vs. Prairie View A&M. The UAPB Sports Radio Network broadcast... Read More.

JCSO DONATES WINTER COATS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office donated Winter coats to children at James Matthews Elementary School. During the holidays, Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. launched a Winter Coat Drive in an effort to help children during the Winter season. Donations were accepted from employees and the public. "We're... Read More.
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Simmons buys land to build second White Hall branch

Simmons Bank announced plans to construct a second bank branch in White Hall on the recently acquired 2.24 acres of land located at the northeast corner of Robin Road and Sheridan Road. The future location at 1308 Robin Road will complement the bank’s current... Read More.

Executive resigns after accused of human trafficking

Terry L. Fleming of Little Rock, who founded PerfectVision Manufacturing of Little Rock, recently resigned from the telecommunications equipment maker after being accused in four civil lawsuits of human trafficking and exploiting younger women sexually, Arkansas Business Magazine reported Thursday. According to a Jan. 18... Read More.
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Razorbacks Rally, Beat Auburn 75-73

FAYETTEVILLE – For the third straight game, Arkansas got down big in the first half. However, the Razorbacks showed great resolve in the second half to pull out a 75-73 victory over Auburn Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Desi Sills, who scored a career-high... Read More.
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Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council

By Ray King The Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Zoom meeting Wednesday was a brief one as Committee Chairman Council Member Glen Brown Jr., and Council Member Joni Alexander heard reports from both the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Animal... Read More.

another legislator tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the third to be infected since lawmakers convened this year’s session last week. Rep. Lanny Fite said he has not had any symptoms and has been isolating at his home... Read More.
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Senate panel OK’s home delivery of alcohol

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Tuesday advanced legislation allowing home delivery of alcohol by liquor stores, a measure that would make permanent something that’s been temporarily allowed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee approved... Read More.