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state COVID cases drop

Thursday, January 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,777 new cases of the coronavirus and 17,686 active cases on Wednesday, a drop from a week ago.“There are over 700 fewer new cases and over 2,700 fewer active cases than this time... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects appeal in child injury case

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man convicted of first-degree battery against his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son failed to convince the Court of Appeals Wednesday that the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient to convict him.Jaquan Lasley, 27, is serving a 35-year sentence at the... Read More.

Appeals court rejects Bailey appeal

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man convicted of murder in 2019 who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction.Antonio Bailey, 25, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury... Read More.

judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.

Late jumper pushes Georgia over Arkansas 75-73

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Gabby Connally scored 20 points, including a long jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift No. 22 Georgia to a 75-73 win over No. 19 Arkansas on Monday night.Connally made two shots in the final minute from about the same spot.... Read More.

Pine Bluff businesses among top lottery ticket sellers

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

Three of the top 25 lottery ticket sellers in the state are located in Jefferson County, according to a list compiled by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administrative Office of the Arkansas Lottery.The list, which was published in Arkansas Business on Monday, showed... Read More.

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Simmons bank earnings top expectations

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $53 million.The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 49 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts... Read More.

Arkansas City uses federal funds to promote COVID information

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

Arkansas City has used money from the federal CARES Act to purchase a new digital media system to provide information on COVID-19.According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the media display system at City Hall includes two screen monitors, an 85-inch outdoor monitor and a 75-inch... Read More.

Westerman lauds Arkansas National Guard troops

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman paid tribute to the Arkansas National Guard soldiers who were sent to the nation's capitol during the inauguration.Westerman said:"As the men and women of the Arkansas National Guard return to their homes, they can be... Read More.

former VA doctor sentenced to prison for misdiagnose that resulted in death

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former pathologist at an Arkansas veterans hospital has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty last year to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient he misdiagnosed.Robert Morris Levy, 54, of Fayetteville was sentenced Friday... Read More.

Tyson to pay $22 million plus to settle lawsuit

Friday, January 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods, the nation’s largest meat supplier, said it will pay more than $200 million to settle a class-action suit that alleged price-fixing among chicken producers, saying the agreement is in the best interests of the company and its... Read More.

another legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the third to be infected since lawmakers convened this year’s session last week.Rep. Lanny Fite said he has not had any symptoms and has been isolating at his home... Read More.