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U.S. inflation slows for first time in six months

Wednesday, March 12 by Luke Matheson

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum that kicked in Wednesday threaten to send prices higher.The consumer price... Read More.

Jefferson County Farm Bureau honors local farmer Benny Fratesi

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau honored local farmer Benny Fratesi Tuesday by naming their board room in his honor. Fratesi, who farmed in Jefferson and Lincoln Counties for over 60 years, has been influential in farming legislature for both the state of Arkansas and the... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College Announces Cancellation of 2024-2025 Softball Season

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) regrets to announce the cancellation of its 2024-2025 softball season. After extensive review and consideration, it has become clear that this decision is necessary for the safety and well-being of our student-athletes due to the current limitations in team roster... Read More.

Flowers: A mindset of investment, not charity, will move Pine Bluff forward

Tuesday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers has formed a Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board with several committees to help her move the city forward, and one of those committees met Monday night for a town hall meeting at City Council chambers. Several topics were discussed in... Read More.

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Town hall meeting leads to deep discussion about public safety in Pine Bluff

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

Attorney General Griffin Announces Investigation into Liberty Utilities Central Billing Issues in Jefferson County

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing an investigation into billing issues reported by White Hall residents who are customers of Liberty Utilities Central:“After receiving information and a complaint from White Hall Mayor Noel Foster about dramatic increases on water... Read More.

Arkansas State women win Sun Belt Conference Tournament

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State secured its first Sun Belt Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament appearance by defeating James Madison 86-79 in overtime.Crislyn Rose led the charge with 23 points, while Mimi McCollister contributed 16.Arkansas State's victory ended James Madison's impressive 20-game winning streak and handed them... Read More.

C&L Electric warns of scam calls targeting senior citizens

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

C&L Electric is warning customers of phone scams targeting senior citizen customers. According to a press release customers have reported receiving calls offering a $30 per month discount and a $200 rebate as a senior citizen discount. The caller then asked for credit card and... Read More.

Monticello Police Department warns citizens about scam calls

Monday, March 10 by Luke Matheson

The Monticello Police Department is warning citizens about scam calls from callers claiming to be a law enforcement officer asking for payment to resolve an alleged criminal matter.The MPD stated in a release that they do not call citizens asking for them to send... Read More.

Arkansas State ousts top-seed South Alabama 74-71 in Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinal

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State secured a spot in the championship game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament for the second consecutive year by defeating top-seeded South Alabama 74-71 at the Pensacola Bay Center. The Red Wolves, seeded fourth, improved their record to 24-9, while the Jaguars... Read More.

Mandatory firearm safety classes for Arkansas public schools passed into law

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

A new law in Arkansas, Act 229, mandates that public schools and open enrollment public charter schools provide age-appropriate firearm safety education.This initiative, led by Rep. R. Scott Richardson, arose from community discussions about children's exposure to firearms, particularly unsecured ones in homes they... Read More.

Arkansas deer harvest increases in 2024

Sunday, March 9 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – The last arrow has been launched for the 2024-25 Arkansas deer hunting season, and the tally of checked deer stands at 199,863. Although the raw data still needs to be analyzed, the preliminary results indicate an increase of nearly 4 percent... Read More.