Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

By Ray King A request from Jefferson County Clerk Shawandra Taggart to fill a vacant position in her office was recommended for approval by a committee of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after County Judge Gerald Robinson said he supported the request. Taggart said in a... Read More.

Fish Fry at Fordyce First Assembly of God

This Friday, January 8, 2021 The Fordyce First Assembly of God at 801 Upton Drive in Fordyce is hosting a fish fry and online concert.  This is a drive thru only event with To Go Boxes available for $12. The choices are fish, chicken,... Read More.
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Supreme Court suspends jury trials again

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court has again suspended jury trials in the state as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In an opinion delivered Tuesday, the high court said jury trials that are currently underway are to be completed but trials that have... Read More.
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Shooting suspect arrested after traffic accident

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested after he allegedly shot himself in the leg and left the scene with two small children, then was involved in a traffic accident on Interstate 530. On Jan. 1, Police were called to an address on Needles... Read More.

Bond set in alleged burglary and assault

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly forced his way into his girlfriend’s apartment and beat and kicked her on Jan. 1. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.
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Pop Up COVID testing Grant County

Community COVID 19 testing Tuesday January 26, 2021 3-6PM Grant County Local Health Unit 700 E Center St in Sheridan Testing is for anyone with or without symptoms with no out of pocket expense. ID and insurance may be requested but are not required.  
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Appeals Court keeps abortion rulings on hold

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday kept on hold an Arkansas law banning abortions 18 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy and another banning the procedure from being performed because the fetus has Down syndrome. The 8th U.S Circuit Court of... Read More.
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New COVID cases in state top 4,100

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said more than 4,100 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the state’s total to more than 236,000 since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in March. Of those, 24,408... Read More.

Applying for SNAP

If you need help applying for SNAP: Arkansas Foodbank staff and trained volunteers  will walk you through your SNAP application, submit it to your county DHS office, and provide information about SNAP benefits and eligibility.  Reach us at [email protected] or 501-569-4311, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4... Read More.