Tommy May discusses recent bank failures

The Federal Reserve Board this week took over a third bank that had failed, with its assets being acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase. On Wednesday, Tommy May, the retired president and CEO of Simmons Bank was asked by Oldies 1013 morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Woods discusses Quorum Court conflict

For the past few months, a majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson have failed to approve any legislation due to conflicts between the two sides. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who has sued Robinson over finances for... Read More.
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Governor Sanders discusses first 100 days in office

My First 100 Days Have Transformed Arkansas – and We’re Just Getting Started Column of Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders   Look around Arkansans – your state has changed a lot in the past 100 days. Since I took office in January, my administration has launched sweeping... Read More.
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State Education Secretary discusses new LEARNS Act

State education officials are touring Arkansas to share more information with educators on the recently-passed LEARNS Act. The education bill, championed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and signed into law earlier this month, includes the most sweeping changes to education in Arkansas in decades. From a... Read More.
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Monticello A&P discusses upcoming events

The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission has several events planned this spring and summer, according to the Advance Monticellonian Newspaper. At their monthly meeting March 27, commissioners discussed the Spring of the Square event planned May 19. According to Ryan Copico,  this will be a night... Read More.

Woods discusses Governors prison iniative

On Monday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders proposed a $470 million package for new prison beds and changes in current sentencing laws dealing with violent offenders. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was at the press conference when Sanders set out the plan, and on Tuesday,... Read More.