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Court of Appeals turns down inmate appeal of dug sentence

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by an inmate that there was not enough evidence to support his conviction.A Jefferson County jury convicted Joshua Branch, 37, of one count of furnishing prohibited articles and sentenced him to 20 years... Read More.

Three killed in shooting at Jonesboro party

Tuesday, March 12 by Ray King

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Three people were killed and several others injured early Sunday when a shooting broke out at a private party in Arkansas, police said.Officers found multiple gunshot victims when they arrived at the scene near Jonesboro’s downtown area around 5 a.m.,... Read More.

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Jury convicts man of felon in possession of gun at federal trial

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—After a two-day trial, a Texas man has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, a federal jury found Kaeron Washington, 33, Lancaster, Texas, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, the sole count... Read More.

Governor Sanders proposed $6.3 billion budget

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming year, with most of the increase in spending going toward a school voucher program.Sanders’ budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1... Read More.

Strause named Executive Director of Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) has hired arts administrator and painter Katherine Strause of Little Rock to be its next executive director, effective Monday, March 11, 2024.“We are absolutely delighted to introduce Katherine as our incoming... Read More.

P.B. Education Association, Re. Turner endorse Flowers for Mayor

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, Arkansas) – After receiving endorsements from key leaders, labor unions and a women's PAC, Vivian Flowers has received more pivotal endorsements in support of her candidacy for Mayor of Pine Bluff from the Pine Bluff Education Association and Rev. Jesse Turner, a local pastor and... Read More.

Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right.The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

Two killed in Saturday accidents

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

A White Hall woman and a Grady man were killed in separate traffic accidents Saturday.According to preliminary reports, Jasmine Miller, 28, was southbound om I-530 at the 4-mile marker when the 2019 Ford Fusion she was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and... Read More.

Womack draws challenger in Third District Congressional race

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district.Womack, 67, faces... Read More.

AgDiscovery applications being accepted at UAPB

Friday, March 1 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — Applications are now being accepted for AgDiscovery, a residential career and science exploration program for teens, Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr., AgDiscovery program director, said. The program is scheduled for June 8-21 at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff... Read More.

Monticello A&P to address city wet/dry issue

Friday, March 1 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission is expected to call a mandatory meeting soon to address the wet/dry issue for the city.At its most recent meeting, Commissioner Kim Patel suggested the meeting so commissioners could go on record as to whether they support the... Read More.

SEARK, Arkansas Tech reach agreement on transition of teaching students to BA degrees

Wednesday, February 28 by Ray King

In a new deal reached by Southeast Arkansas College and Arkansas Tech College, a plan has been developed to manage the transition for SEARK associate of arts in teaching graduates to receive their bachelor's degree at Arkansas Tech.Coined the "2+2 pathway ", the purpose... Read More.