Northwest Arkansas man pleads guilty to tax evasion

FAYETTEVILLE — A Cave Springs man and former general manager at several Northwest Arkansas car dealerships pleaded guilty Thursday to evading more than $263,000 in federal income taxes.  U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the plea hearing, in Jonathan M. Wichman, 35, waived indictment... Read More.

County Sheriff discusses status of jail food

Last week, an attorney for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., asked a judge to find County Judge Gerald Robinson in contempt of court because bills for the jails, particularly food bills had not been paid. According to the attorney, the juvenile detention center was going to... Read More.
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Deadline approaching for 1890 National Scholars program

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The application deadline for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program is March 15, Belinda Demmings, USDA liaison for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. The program awards scholarships to students attending one of 19 historically... Read More.
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One killed, one hurt in Grant County accident

A Kingsland woman was killed and a Hot Springs woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Grant County Friday. According to a preliminary report, Janet Gaddy, 61, was southbound on U.S. 167 when a 2022 Toyota Corolla driven by Geraldine Boyd, 76, of... Read More.

White Hall’s Songer signs with SAU Tech

White Hall's Shane Songer recently signed to play college baseball for SAU Tech. He spoke with Deltaplex News about why he chose to play baseball for the Rockets. Songer said he is looking for a great season from the Bulldog baseball team this year. Songer, who signed... Read More.
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State police to investigate death of prison inmate

The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Arkansas Department of Corrections’ Randall Williams Unit at Pine Bluff who died after an alleged altercation with other inmates. According to a news release, Timothy Hedrick, 29, died Saturday at UAMS where... Read More.

Mini-food pantries planned for McGehee

Students and community leaders in the McGehee area are working together to aid the community by creating mini-food pantries in McGehee. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News. Old newspaper racks have been converted into the three mini-food pantries which will be placed at various locations. Those... Read More.
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Attorney seeks contempt ruling against county judge

By Ray King An attorney for Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has asked a judge to find Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson in contempt of court for failing to pay bills for the adult and juvenile detention centers. The court filing also names the 13... Read More.