Jury trials resuming in Jefferson County

By Ray King After more than a year without jury trials, courts across the state, including those in Jefferson County were given the green light to resume trials May 1. In-person court activity had been suspended by an order of the Arkansas Supreme Court in March... Read More.
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SEARK adding full-time police to campus

By Ray King Southeast Arkansas College will be adding a full-time police department and on Wednesday received approval from the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association board to link up with the system. Karen Blevins, director of the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, which oversees MECA explained... Read More.

Quarantine policy for COVID exposure changed by Governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas no longer requires students exposed to the coronavirus to quarantine so long as they’re fully vaccinated against the virus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday. Hutchinson said the new quarantine policy aligns with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease... Read More.
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Governor approves pay raises for state employees

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday approved performance-related merit pay raises of as much as 3% for state employees. Hutchinson announced that $28 million in state and federal funds was allocated for the merit pay increases, which he said will... Read More.

Coming Home: Jonesboro Native Desi Sills Joins Red Wolves

Coming Home: Jonesboro Native Desi Sills Joins Red Wolves JONESBORO, Ark. (6/8/21) – A Jonesboro native is returning to his hometown. Jonesboro High School product Desi Sills has signed an Athletics Financial Aid Agreement to join the Arkansas State men's basketball program ahead of the 2021-22... Read More.
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John McDonnell Arrangements

John McDonnell Arrangements A rosary will be recited at 5:00 PM on Thursday, June 10that St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville with a visitation to follow starting at 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, June... Read More.

Ethan Murray

Booking #: 176759 Age: 18 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Benton, AR Booking Date: 06-08-2021 - 3:27 pm Charges: Sentenced to DOC
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Roger D. Reed

Booking #: 103607 Age: 57 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 06-08-2021 - 8:04 pm Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS Aggravated Assault-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Bryce J. Clark

Booking #: 102327 Age: 30 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 06-09-2021 - 12:09 am Charges: TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PHYSICAL INJURY TO SCHOOL EMPLOYEE