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Rison approves loans to fix water lines

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

Thanks to two loans from Arkansas Natural Resources, the City of Rison will be able to take advantage of a $1.5 million grant to replace some of the oldest water lines in the city.According to the Cleveland County Herald, Rison will receive a $450,595.50... Read More.

Dermott woman killed when train hits her vehicle

Friday, November 15 by Ray King

A Dermott woman was killed Thursday when the vehicle she was driving was hit by a train in Ashley County.According to a preliminary report, Beverly Cokley, 77, was westbound on Ashley Road 63 approaching a railroad crossing and a Union Pacific train was northbound... Read More.

Boozman receives award from American Ambulance Association

Thursday, November 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The American Ambulance Association has recognized U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a recipient of its 2024 Legislative Recognition Award for his work advocating for emergency medical services. The honor is reserved for Members of Congress who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to ambulance services... Read More.

Tull lawsuit against mobile home park set for January court hearing

Thursday, November 14 by Ray King

A lawsuit filed by the City of Tull against a mobile home park is set for trial in January, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.The Grant County city alleges that Aaron Morehart Mobile Park is violating a city ordinance and continues to move items... Read More.

Former Governor Mike Huckabee Trump’s choice for ambassador to Israel

Tuesday, November 12 by Ray King

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday.Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with... Read More.

Makris to resume duties as Simmons First National Corp. CEO in 2025

Tuesday, November 12 by Ray King

Arkansas Business reported Tuesday that George Makris, the current executive chair of Simmons First National Corp. will resume his role as CEO in the first quarter of 2025.He will take over for current CEO Bob Fehlman, who is retiring to focus on personal interests... Read More.

Cleveland County volunteer firefighters to get life insurance coverage

Monday, November 11 by Ray King

Volunteer firefighters in Cleveland County will receive life insurance coverage beginning next year, according to the Cleveland County Herald.The newspaper reported that Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings’ told a meeting of the Quorum Court that he learned about the life insurance, and about firefighters... Read More.

Hunter uses illegally killed deer to enter contest

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An Arkansas man has been cited after he allegedly killed a 15-point buck illegally in his home state, then entered the deer into a competition in Louisiana, authorities said.Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Arkansas, was cited for hunting contest fraud... Read More.

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Sheridan Solid Waste looking at new fee policy

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

A new policy for solid-waste disposal fees is in the works for Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.The new fee structure would be based on weight, rather than the volume and type of load but a new scale at the waste disposal... Read More.

Contract dispute may cost Kingsland police protection

Friday, November 8 by Ray King

The Kingsland City Council is considering calling a special meeting to decide what to do about a contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.The city currently contracts with the sheriff’s office for police protection but some council members have complained about not seeing deputies... Read More.

AG says Franklin lawsuit on Agee eligibility should be dismissed

Wednesday, November 6 by Ray King

Arkansas’ Attorney General Tim Griffin says a lawsuit filed by Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. should be dismissed.In October, Frankin filed the lawsuit against fellow Justice of the Peace Roy Agee, the State Board of Election Commissioners and Secretary of... Read More.

Supreme Court race for chief justice to make history as two women contend for top job

Monday, November 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The winner of Arkansas’ race for state Supreme Court chief justice won’t change its conservative majority and it hasn’t drawn the heavy spending of Republican groups that have targeted past campaigns. But the outcome still will make history.Justices Karen... Read More.