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Jefferson County Judge says no to paying JP attorneys

Tuesday, March 11 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Judge’s Office has refused to approve a claim for payment submitted by a Paragould law firm that represented seven members of the Quorum Court in their unsuccessful lawsuit filed by County Judge Gerald Robinson.Robinson filed the lawsuit after the Quorum Court... Read More.

Grant County sales tax collection tops $3 million in 2024

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

A report from the Grant County Treasurer’s Office showed that the county’s one-cent sales tax exceeded $3 million last year.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the collection figure for 2024 was $3,116,469, continuing a long string of tax... Read More.

County Master Gardeners support urban agriculture task force

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Members of the Jefferson County Master Gardeners were excited to attend the Pine Bluff City Council Meeting on Monday in support of a resolution to create an urban agriculture task force.During the regular meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution creating an... Read More.

Legislature considering laws changing ballot initiative process

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Legislative efforts that critics say will radically upend the ballot initiative process in Arkansas are moving forward.The legislation could make it more difficult to place measures on the ballot, like those addressing contentious issues like abortion, casino gaming, and medical marijuana.Senate Bill 209 would... Read More.

States eye nitrogen gas use in executions

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hours after the nation’s first execution by nitrogen gas in January last year, Alabama’s attorney general urged other states to also develop it as a method for carrying out death sentences.Now, some states are following suit.Louisiana is scheduled to execute a... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for summer programs for high school students

Wednesday, March 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now accepting applications for its summer programs designed to introduce high school students to the wide variety of health care careers. UAMS’ Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a free... Read More.

States look at dropping sales tax on groceries

Wednesday, March 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the coming months as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples.Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

Entergy offers tips when severe weather hits

Monday, March 3 by Ray King

Little Rock, Ark. – After multiple rounds of snowfall and extreme cold temperatures the last two months, many people are ready to welcome spring weather to the Natural State. But like it’s winter counterpart, spring can also bring dangerous weather like thunderstorms to our... Read More.

Grant County appropriates money for road work

Thursday, February 27 by Ray King

At its recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved legislation allocating funds for additional work on county roads.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the court approved an additional $1.2 million which County Judge Randy Pruitt said will allow the county to pave 10... Read More.

Dillard’s reported earnings beat expectations

Tuesday, February 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — On Tuesday, Dillard's Inc. (DDS) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $214.4 million.The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $13.48 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was... Read More.

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Appeals Court dismisses Nellums appeal of firing from Pine Bluff High School

Friday, February 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormer Pine Bluff High School Principal Michael Nellums, who was fired in 2021 has failed in his effort to get his job back.The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that Nellums waited too long to file his notice of appeal under... Read More.

Woodlawn School District sanitizes classrooms after rash of student illnesses

Tuesday, February 18 by Ray King

Classrooms at the Woodlawn School District were sanitized last week as the district reported a number of students were out with illnesses.According to the Cleveland County Herald, Superintendent Kevin Hancock said 30 to 50 students were absent at the Elementary School and Woodlawn High... Read More.