Star City firm gets grant to improve internet access

A Star City company has been awarded a more than $483,000 grant to improve internet access in Lincoln County. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, City Wireless Internet received grant funds of $483,837.82 from the Arkansas Rural Connect Grant program. The company, owned by Donnie... Read More.

WiFi boosters added to Star City Library

According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, two WiFi boosters have been installed at the Star City Library. The newspaper said the boosters were installed on two sides of the walls, facing the parking lot which will boost the signal outside of the building, and patrons... Read More.
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Star City School District sees decline in enrollment

The Star City School District is down 61 students from May of this year, according to Superintendent Jordan Frizzell. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, district enrollment was up by 14 students compared to last month and he attributed some of that increase to students... Read More.

Star City School Board approves bonuses

The Star City School Board on Monday approved one-time bonuses for certified and non-certified staff. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the $800 bonuses will be given in November. The board also approved minimum wage increases for substitute teachers. The newspaper quoted Superintendent Jordan Frizell as... Read More.
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Star City council talks about residential stock law

The City Council of Star City recently discussed a residential stock law which would ban certain types of animals in the city limits. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, members of the council recommended that hogs, including pot bellied pigs, goats and sheep be prohibited... Read More.
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Layne Hatcher Named as Manning Award Star of the Week

JONESBORO, Ark. (9/14/20) – Arkansas State quarterback Layne Hatcher was named Monday as one of eight Manning Award “Stars of the Week” after helping lead the Red Wolves to a 35-31 road victory at Kansas State. Fans can now go to the Allstate Sugar Bowl... Read More.
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Tony Dewayne Massie, 22, Star City

Booking #: 130182 Age: 22 Gender: Male Race: Other Address: Star City, AR Booking Date: 07-07-2020 - 9:48 pm Charges: Battery in the 2nd Degree-PURPOSE OF CAUSING INJURY, CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY Fleeing-FLEEING Speeding Drove Left of Center Resisting arrest - Refusal to submit to arrest-RESISTING ARREST / THREATENS FORCE