State revenue reportedly well above forecast predictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas finance officials on Wednesday said the state’s revenue has come in nearly $16 million above forecast at the start of the fiscal year. The Department of Finance and Administration said net available revenue in July totaled $553.3 million, which... Read More.

Who wants to be a billionaire?

That's the question the Arkansas State Lottery (ASL) is asking Arkansans ahead of tonight's $1.25 billion Mega Millions drawing. Tickets remain on sale for tonight's drawing at any of the more than 2,000 affiliated ASL retailers across the state. Ashley McNatt, Advertising and Marketing Director... Read More.
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East End Volunteer Fire Department raising money for baby box

The East End Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting donations for the construction of a “baby box” at its station at 21900 Baxley Lane. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, East End Fire Chief Darrel Feagan said the fundraising campaign is necessary because the baby... Read More.

UAPB reports record-breaking contributions received

Pine Bluff, AR — University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to make college education affordable and accessible to all. Despite the challenging economic conditions, through combined team efforts and the unwavering support of small and... Read More.
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Man killed in hit and run accident in Little Rock

A Little Rock man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle that left the scene Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, Johnny D. Butts, 36, was hit by an unknown color Chevy Silverado that had been eastbound in the 10,000 block of Colonel... Read More.
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White Hall man arrested for alledged domestic battery

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested on a new allegation Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Larry Hankins, 54, after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.
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Latasha Briley

Booking #: 178436 Age: 33 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-01-2023 - 9:23 pm Charges: Endangering Welfare of Minor 3rd

Stalemate again at Jefferson County Quorum Court

By Ray King Another month and another stalemate for the Jefferson County Quorum Court as the scheduled committee meetings broke down and never recovered. An agenda consisting of five items, prepared by the County Judge’s Office immediately drew the ire of Justice of the Peace Lloyd... Read More.
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Darquis Marquan Fleming

Booking #: 177794 Age: 23 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-01-2023 - 10:36 am Charges: Domestic Battering III