Woods says fewer inmates at jail saving county money

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that efforts to limit the number of inmates booked into the adult detention center has helped the county financially. Woods was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday morning. The adult detention center has... Read More.
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Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

By Ray King A budget adjustment to pay property taxes on a building in downtown owned by the City of Pine Bluff drew opposition from two members of the City Council Tuesday night. Council members Ivan Whitfield and Donald Hatchett opposed using $11,773 to pay taxes... Read More.

UAMS awarded money for COVID-19 digital health technology

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $940,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for digital health technology to treat patients for COVID-19 and deliver medical information to patients and providers across the state. The funds also will help... Read More.
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Prosecutor says woman killed Arkansas lawmaker for money

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A woman charged with killing a former Arkansas lawmaker did it for money and to avoid arrest, a prosecutor alleged in a court filing. Robert Dittrich, the special prosecutor assigned to the case, filed a notice with Randolph County Circuit... Read More.
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Governor adds money to fund to help businesses

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that he is adding $1 million to the fund set up to assist business owners who lost business because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his daily press conference, the Governor said $5 million which was in the... Read More.

Lincoln County JP’s told to expect less tax money

By Ray King Financial woes were on the minds of Lincoln County Justices of the Peace when they met Monday night. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, County Treasurer Lisa McGehee said the county general fund is expected to be short about $23,500 each month because... Read More.
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