Bond set for Wednesday homicide suspect

By Ray King A $200,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of shooting another man to death on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Zachary Vermillion, 29, with first-degree murder. Reading... Read More.

State hate crimes bill faces uncertain future

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success: a popular Republican governor who made it a priority, major corporations endorsing... Read More.
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2020 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Radio Dream Team Announced

We are proud to announce the 2020 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Radio Dream Team. This year we are honoring 47 players from 14 schools. Now, to the 2020 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Radio Dream Team! 2020 SIMMONS BANK DELTAPLEX RADIO DREAM TEAM DEWITT DRAGONS Dax Courtney – ATH –... Read More.

White Hall set to appoint new City Council member

The White Hall City Council will hold a special called meeting Friday at 1 p.m. to appoint a new city council member following the tragic death of senior member Andy Lunsford on New Year’s Eve. Lunsford was set to begin a new term on January... Read More.
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Judgeship is family affair for Gibson

When he was sworn in on Jan. 1, Circuit Judge Robert B. Gibson III became the third generation to hold the position. Gibson, of Crossett, was elected as the Circuit Judge in Division 3 of the 10th Judicial District and replaced his father, Robert Bynum... Read More.

Near record set in COVID deaths in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported a near-record increase in coronavirus deaths as the state’s cases continued to mount. The Department of Health reported 65 new deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, bringing the state’s total fatalities since the... Read More.
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No. 9 Tennessee pulls out 79-74 thriller over Arkansas

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josiah-Jordan James and Victor Bailey scored 17 points apiece and Tennessee hit eight free throws in the final minute as the No. 9 Volunteers pulled out a 79-74 Southeastern Conference victory over Arkansas on Wednesday night. John Fulkerson scored 12 of... Read More.
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