U.S. Attorney to resign Dec. 31

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The top federal prosecutor for the eastern half of Arkansas will be stepping down at the end of the year.U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland announced Thursday evening that he will be resigning from his position in the Eastern District of... Read More.

New coronavirus cases near recent record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Coronavirus hospitalizations in Arkansas rose Sunday to near their recent record high, as state health officials reported more than 900 news cases of COVID-19 and 41 more deaths linked to the disease.The Arkansas Department of Health said there were... Read More.
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State coronavirus cases set another one day high

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged caution Wednesday ahead of Christmas gatherings as Arkansas reported another one-day high of coronavirus hospitalizations. “This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk... Read More.

New Saline County school campus to benefit Sheridan students

The new Saline County Career and Technical Campus will open for students in the Sheridan School District in the fall of 2021, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.In its Dec. 23 edition, the newspaper reported that the Sheridan School District’s Board of Education recently... Read More.
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Federal judge blocks abortion restrictions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge in Little Rock has temporarily blocked four new abortion restrictions hours after they took effect in Arkansas, including one that bans a procedure commonly used in the second trimester.U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker late Tuesday granted... Read More.

Razorbacks top Abilene Christian 85-72

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Moses Moody scored 21 points and Arkansas rolled to an 85-72 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday and will head into Southeastern Conference play undefeated.Arkansas coach Eric Musselman missed the game due to COVID-19 protocols and associate head coach David... Read More.
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Star City school board tables update to press box

The Star City School Board has tabled a request to update the press box at the school’s football field until an itemized list of expenses could be given to them.At a meting of the board Dec. 14, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell said the old press... Read More.

Man accused of raping 7-year-old

A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of raping a seven-year-old girl.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for John Edward Mayo following a police investigation that began Sunday.Detective Natalie McCool reported that a forensic interviewer talked... Read More.
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Charges filed in October murder

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death in October.On Friday, Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Sharrodrick Dunn, 26, with capital murder and with being a felon in possession of a firearm... Read More.
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Four charged in firebombing police vehicles in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK— A federal investigation resulted in charges against four people for their alleged involvement in fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock and North Little Rock in August 2020. Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Bureau... Read More.