Boozman pleased Supreme Court ruled against student loan bail out

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s student loan cancelation overreach. “I’m pleased the Supreme Court overturned this attempt to bail out likely high-income earners at the expense of taxpayers who never... Read More.

McGehee Council approves FUN park application

The McGehee City Council last week approved a request allowing Mayor Jeff Owyoung to apply for a grant for a FUN Park grant from the state. McGehee is asking for almost $100,000 for the grant to improve the McGehee Park complex, including adding a 40... Read More.
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Cash only bond set in theft and drug allegations

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on multiple allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dallas Lemons, 25, with theft by receiving, possession of drug... Read More.
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One killed in Saline County accident

A 43-year-old Hot Springs Village man was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle accident in rural Saline County. According to a preliminary report, Anthony Burroughs was westbound on Highway 5 near Quapaw Road when the 2017 Honda CBR500 he was riding struck the passenger side of... Read More.
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Outdoor legend and former Commissioner McCollum dies at 81

STUTTGART — Marion McCollum, who served as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner from 1995-2002, died June 21 in Stuttgart at the age of 81. McCollum was known nationwide among waterfowl hunters for taking a small outdoors and sporting goods shop situated in the back of... Read More.
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WMA Deer Permit Hunt applications available July 1-31

LITTLE ROCK – Deer hunters shooting for some of Arkansas’s best public land opportunities will have the full month of July to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Wildlife Management Area Deer Permit hunts. Applications for these hunts are available... Read More.
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Grant County Sheriff reports on agency activities

Grant County Sheriff Pete Roberts recently updated the Grant County Quorum Court on his department, talking about grants the department has received recently. One of those grants, for $21,300 from the Department of Public Safety was used to buy bullet proof vests, cameras and external... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of stabbing girlfriend

A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of allegedly stabbing his girlfriend Wednesday afternoon during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgeforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kedrek Lasley 27, with 2nd-degree domestic... Read More.