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Family Dollar pleads guilty to charge in rat-infested warehouse case

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, cosmetics and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, federal prosecutors said.Family Dollar faced one... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for summer youth programs

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp... Read More.

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Pakko announces run for State Treasurer

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A third person has tossed his hat in the ring in the Arkansas State Treasurer’s race.Economist Michael Pakko filed with the state on Monday to run as a Libertarian candidate.Pakko is currently the Chief Economist for the Arkansas Economic Development Institute at... Read More.

Malvern woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Sunday.According to a preliminary report, a 2002 GMC driven by Lane Ballard, 28, was northbound on U.S. Highway 67/Noth Giles Road when the vehicle failed to negotiate a... Read More.

Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm

Friday, February 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Montrel Hammond, a multi-convicted felon who has a violent criminal history, will spend over 17 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down... Read More.

Revised census figures show Sheridan exceeds 5,000

Friday, February 23 by Ray King

Population figures for the City of Sheridan have been revised upward, according to the Sheridna Headlight newspaper.The newspaper reported that the Census Bureau, which initially listed the population at 4,920, now says the population is above 5,011, which will mean an additional $3,000 a... Read More.

Cash only bond set in domestic violence case

Thursday, February 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson Count man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested on a similar allegation Tuesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

30-year prison sentence for man accused of enticing minor female to engage in sexual activity

Tuesday, February 20 by Ray King

Fayetteville – Isaac James Melder, age 42, of Yellville was sentenced on February 13, 2024, to 360 months in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of communicating with a minor through the internet to entice the minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. ... Read More.

State casinos report record 2023 win total

Monday, February 19 by Ray King

Arkansas’ three casinos reported record total wins last year and experts indicated that they look forward to a strong 2024.The report showed a combined total win of $686.6 million, surpassing the 614.1 million total for 2022.Southland Casino in West Memphis led the way, reporting... Read More.

Sheridan City Council considering solar roof for recreation center

Friday, February 16 by Ray King

The Sheridan City Council is looking at replacing the roof at the Sheridan Recreation Center with a solar roof.During the council’s meeting Feb. 6, representatives of Solar Connect and Roof Connect made presentations to the council, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.A solar roof... Read More.

Court of Appeals rejects Nixon appeal of murder conviction

Wednesday, February 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate currently serving a 40-yer sentence for murder and other offenses has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that prosecutors failed to prove their case.Specifically, Derrick Nixon, 36, contended that there was not enough evidence to disprove... Read More.

County Grievance Committee says jail employee wrongfully fired

Tuesday, February 13 by Ray King

A 16-year employee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office who was fired appealed her firing and the County’s Grievance Committee ruled that her firing was not justified.Glenda Wright, who worked in the jail’s kitchen was accused of multiple violations but according to the committee’s... Read More.