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State agencies to offer grant for COVID-19 affected businesses

Wednesday, October 28 by Ray King

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) received approval to proceed with a grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for... Read More.

Election commission announces change in absentee ballot processing

Tuesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners announced Tuesday a change will be made in the processing of absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election.Commission Chairman Mike Adam said in the notice that due to the large number of returned absentee ballots, the... Read More.

Griffin, Holcomb to speak at Star City Chamber luncheon.

Tuesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Star City Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a luncheon on Nov. 11 at the Star City Civic Center.According to a press release, L.t Governor Tim Griffin and State Representative Mike Holcomb will speak, and the lunch will be provided by Alicia Hawkins.Due... Read More.

Woman accused of stabbing another woman during altercation

Monday, October 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly stabbed another woman during an altercation.Wanda Long-Bowman, 58, told police she became angry after finding her husband having intercourse with the alleged victim at a motel on East Harding Avenue.During a court... Read More.

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Bond set in alleged robbery

Monday, October 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of robbing a convenience store in the early morning hours Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Smith, 29,... Read More.

Third suspect to be charged in Sept, 3 murders, shooting

Friday, October 23 by Ray King

By Ray KingA third suspect will be charged in what police said were “gang related” shootings in September that resulted in the death of two people and injuries to a third.Rashad Thompson, 17, will be held without bond on charges of two counts of... Read More.

Suspect in Thursday murder claims self defense

Friday, October 23 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Thursday told police he acted in self-defense.Sharrodrick Dunn, 36, was identified by a witness to the shooting of Tyrice Graydon, 32, who died at Jefferson Regional Hospital as a result of... Read More.

Fire districts approved in Lincoln County

Thursday, October 22 by Ray King

The Lincoln County Quorum Court has approved legislation that will change area volunteer fire departments into fire districts so that annual dues may be collected by the Lincoln County Treasurer.The move followed a law passed by the Arkansas General Assembly which allowed the fire... Read More.

Two more lawmakers test positive for coronavirus

Thursday, October 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday said they tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest in an outbreak among legislators that has prompted the suspension of state budget hearings this week.State Sen. Missy Irvin and state Rep. Joe Cloud confirmed... Read More.

Teenager to be charged as adult in murder, second shooting

Thursday, October 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff teenager will be charged as an adult in the shooting death of another teenager and injuries to a second on Tuesday.On Thursday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Deon Foots, 17, with... Read More.

Fourth legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Wednesday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus, the fourth lawmaker to do so in the latest outbreak among legislators that has prompted suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin... Read More.

3 legislators test positive for coronavirus, Governor exposed

Tuesday, October 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas lawmakers announced Tuesday they have tested positive for the coronavirus and the state’s governor said he’s scaling back his public events and meetings after being exposed to someone with the virus. Senate President Jim Hendren said the Legislature... Read More.