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Mississippi man pleads guilty to threatening federal judge, officer

Wednesday, July 3 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Tuesday that a Jackson, Mississippi, man has pleaded guilty to one count of threatening to assault and murder a United States judge and one count of threatening to assault and murder... Read More.

Fall enrollment applications at UAPB shows 65 percent increase over 2023

Wednesday, July 3 by Ray King

Early results of a new recruitment strategy have yielded a 65% increase in fall 2024 applications, the highest in over ten years. As of June 27th, 7,175 students had applied to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, compared to 4,356 at the same... Read More.

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Fordyce Mad Butcher reopens after shooting

Wednesday, July 3 by Ray King

FORDYCE, Ark. (AP) — The sounds that filled the Mad Butcher grocery store on Tuesday — the beeping barcode scanners, the rattle of shopping carts and cash register drawers opening — were familiar ones for customers and employees of the only grocery store in... Read More.

Fugitive’s mother sentenced to federal prison for money laundering to aid son

Tuesday, July 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Karen Hoskins will spend 15 months in federal prison for money laundering. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down today by Chief United States District Judge Kristine G. Baker.On February 3,... Read More.

State medical examiner to determine cause of death of man found in truck on Walmart parking lot in PB

Tuesday, July 2 by Ray King

The body of a man found inside an 18-wheeler that was parked at Walmart Monday afternoon has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of death, as well as to confirm an identification.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley... Read More.

Prosecutor says Justice Taggart killed Father Maurice Taggart in self-defense

Monday, July 1 by Ray King

By Ray KingProsecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter said Monday that the investigation into the death of Maurice Taggart on Aug. 30, 2023, showed that Taggart’s son, Justice, “was reasonable in using deadly force against Taggart because Taggart had first shot Justice in the chest.”Under... Read More.

Monticello A&P Commission talks about vacancy

Monday, July 1 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission addressed a vacancy at its most recent meeting.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, one position is open as the result of the resignation of Glenda Nichols.Monticello City Attorney Whit Barton agreed to the idea that current commissioner Annette... Read More.

Special Judge finds Judge Robinson in contempt of court in battle with Sheriff

Monday, July 1 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has been found in contempt of court for denying claims for payment submitted by Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr.,Special Judge Gary Arnold ordered Robinson to pay the attorney fees for Woods’ lawyer, Adam Butler, saying during a hearing Friday he... Read More.

Three killed, one injured in Saturday accident

Monday, July 1 by Ray King

Three people were killed and a fourth injured in a two-vehicle accident in Hot Springs Saturday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Fidel Diaz, 62, of Mexico was southbound on U.S. 270 at its intersection with Blacksnake Road in a 2008 Chevrolet and failed to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Friday, June 28 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has received the Peak Performance Platinum 15 Award from The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).This national recognition is given to PBWU for attaining 100% compliance with our wastewater discharge permit for fifteen (15) consecutive years.This is a monumental... Read More.

Cherokee Nation Entertainment awarded Pope County Casino license

Thursday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Racing Commission issued the Pope County casino license to Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE).The unanimous decision came after Thursday's meeting where commissioners interviewed representatives from Cherokee and reviewed their application.CNE's development plans consist of a $300 million-plus investment in Pope... Read More.

Woman who threatened Governor Sanders arrested

Thursday, June 27 by Ray King

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman appeared Wednesday in court on charges she threatened to blow up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her office, prosecutors said.Susan Scott, 66, of Fort Smith, was charged with threatening to cause a catastrophe and battery of... Read More.