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Pine Bluff Man Accused of Punching Elderly Father Held on $10K Bond

Wednesday, April 1 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of punching his elderly father in the face during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Bryan Lewis... Read More.

Appeals Court turns down Toney appeal of 2022 murder conviction

Wednesday, April 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A woman currently serving a prison sentence for a 2020 murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict her. Lamiesha Toney, 29, and a co-defendant, Deric Smith, were charged with capital murder in the shooting... Read More.

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Arkansas Voters to Decide on Issue 3 Expanding Local Economic Development Tools

Wednesday, April 1 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas voters will decide this November on Issue 3 - a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at expanding economic development tools for communities across the state. The measure would allow lawmakers to create economic development programs, including local “economic development districts,” where cities and counties could... Read More.

UAM sets Alumni Day at the Ballpark

Wednesday, April 1 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — A new tradition is up to bat at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). UAM Alumni & Friends is partnering with UAM Athletics to host “Alumni Day at the Ballpark” on UAM’s Monticello campus this April. The event invites alumni and... Read More.

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Little Rock Man Faces Felony Theft Charge for Alleged Walmart Barcode Scam

Wednesday, April 1 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Little Rock man accused of changing bar codes on merchandise at Walmart and reducing the listed price of items. Pine Bluff District Judge John Keaney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.