UAMS awarded money for COVID-19 digital health technology

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $940,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for digital health technology to treat patients for COVID-19 and deliver medical information to patients and providers across the state.The funds also will help... Read More.

Texas man arrested after altercation at White Hall

By Ray KingA Texas man who was waited on an outstanding warrant was arrested by White Hall Police Sunday after an altercation with his former girlfriend.Brandon Lee Hayes, 25, was taken into custody by White Hall Officers after he ran from them, leaving behind... Read More.
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State Prison Director to retire

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ prison system said Monday she’s retiring at the end of July after more than 2,300 inmates have been infected with the coronavirus.Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Wendy Kelley announced her retirement at a state Board... Read More.
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Bond set in domestic battery incident

By Ray KingA $200,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of beating his girlfriend and cutting off one of her fingers Saturday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timothy Parker,... Read More.

Hit and run accident at Stuttgart leaves man dead

A Stuttgart man was found dead near U.S. Highway 79 in Arkansas County Saturday after he was apparently hit by a vehicle that had left the scene.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Nelson Sims, 56, was pronounced dead by Deputy... Read More.
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New COVID-19 cases in state top 675

By Ray KingAn additional 678 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas over the past 24 hours with nearly all of them in community settings.State Health Director Dr. Nate Smith said Friday that only nine of the new cases came from a correctional facility.... Read More.

Tip leads to meth seizure, two arrests

By Ray KingA Little Rock couple were arrested Thursday after large quantities of suspected methamphetamine was found In a vehicle they were in.Douglas Barrow, 51, and Jessica Barrow, 35, were taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies and investigators received a tip that a large... Read More.
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Man accused of robbing same store 3 times

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday and accused of robbing the same store three times over a two-month period.Demetrius Nelson, 29, was accused of taking money from the convenience store at 31st Avenue and Hazel Street in April and early June... Read More.
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Traffic stop results in drug arrest

By Ray KingA traffic stop by a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy in the early morning hours Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Jefferson County man on drug related charges.Louis Evans, 63, will have to post a $75,000 cash only bond after Pine Bluff... Read More.

Bond set in drug and gun allegations

By Ray KingA $250,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from police officers after a traffic stop and having large quantities of drugs and a weapon in his vehicle.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after... Read More.