5-year-old injured in overnight Hit & Run accident

On July 3, 2022, at about 2:20 AM, Pine Bluff Officers were dispatched to the area of 15th and Hazel in reference to a child being hit by a vehicle. The officers located a 5-year-old male child lying in the roadway on Hazel between 15th... Read More.
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Run offs set in two city council races

By Ray King With identical vote totals of 578 and identical percentages of nearly 48 percent, LaTisha Brunson and Ivan Whitfield will face opponents for two seats on the Pine Bluff City Council after vote totals were announced Tuesday night, Brunson as a candidate in... Read More.

Hutchinson says presidential run possible

WASHINGTON (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he is weighing a presidential run in 2024 and his decision won’t be affected by whether former President Donald Trump decides to join the race. Hutchinson, a two-term Republican governor who is restricted under Arkansas law... Read More.
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Noel Foster to seek fourth term as Mayor of White Hall

Mayor Noel Foster announced today that he will seek a fourth term as the Mayor of White Hall, Arkansas. His emphasis will remain on public safety, education, and economic development. “These are key issues that we must emphasize to remain a successful, growing city.” he... Read More.

Monticello Mayor will not run for another term

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase has announced she will not seek another term. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Chase had been Mayor since 2018 when she defeated Joe Rogers. She was sworn in Jan. 1, 2019. In a statement to the newspaper, Chase said “I would... Read More.
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Slaughter to run for Drew County Sheriff

According to Seark Today, James Slaughter, a 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force officer, has announced his intent to run for Drew County Sheriff, according to a news release announcing his candidacy. Slaughter said he is “excited to bring new ideas to the Sheriff’s Department... Read More.
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Democrat to run for 1st District Congress

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democratic state legislator is running for a Republican-held U.S. House seat in east Arkansas, a spokesman for the state party said Tuesday. State Rep. Monte Hodges planned Wednesday to formally launch his bid for the 1st Congressional District with... Read More.
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Vanover, No. 16 Arkansas use big run to beat Gardner-Webb

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Connor Vanover scored 19 points and helped lead a big run that ended the first half to send No. 16 Arkansas over Gardner-Webb 86-69 on Saturday. Vanover had eight points during a 27-5 burst. The Razorbacks (2-0) turned a six-point deficit... Read More.

Duggar to run for state Senate post

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Jim Bob Duggar, whose large family was featured in the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” has announced he’s running for a seat in the Arkansas Senate. Duggar, who previously served in the Arkansas House, announced Friday on the family’s Read More.