Grant County sets Fourth of July fireworks shows

Fireworks shows to celebrate the Fourth of July are planned at several locations in Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. Events include what the paper described as one of the most attended events, the annual fireworks show in Prattsville, sponsored by the Prattsville... Read More.

Census data shows state gained population

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday shows that Arkansas’ population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade. The data shows that Arkansas’ population, including U.S. military and civilian employees and their families living... Read More.
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January county revenue shows increase over 2020

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the month of January with nearly $117,000 more in revenue than in January 2020, according to the monthly report from Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin. Specifically, the county collected $7,936,950.09 last month when all funds were combined, compared to $7,859,424.83 in January... Read More.
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Reported crime in Pine Bluff shows slight drop in October

By Ray King Reported crime in Pine Bluff dropped 3.44 percent in October compared to October 2019, according to the monthly report from the Police Department. At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said there were 365 crimes... Read More.