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Saline County sued over firing of library director

Tuesday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s access to certain books.The ACLU of Arkansas filed the lawsuit on... Read More.

Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

Monday, February 3 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday said legislation will be filed to end the drama between the Jefferson County Judge and members of the Quorum Court.She said the legislation will be sponsored by State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Representative Glen Barnes (D-Pine... Read More.

Cabot man killed in three-vehicle accident

Wednesday, January 29 by Ray King

A three-vehicle accident in North Little Rock Monday resulted in the death of a Cabot man.According to a preliminary report, two of the vehicles, a 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by William Cox, 40, and a tractor-trailer were both stopped in traffic because of a... Read More.

Rison School Health Center to open soon

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

The Rison School District has announced that the new School Health Center operated by Mainline Health will be opening soon.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the elementary and high schools are currently accepting consent forms from parents who want the clinic to treat their... Read More.

Cotton calls for Trump to “rethink” decision to remove security from former security officials

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday.That protection is not just for them, but also the public, said Sen.... Read More.

Grant County Library to get increased space in former bank

Monday, January 27 by Ray King

The Grant County library will be moving to a larger space after the county bought the former U.S. Bank building downtown.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the purchase was approved during a special Quorum Court meeting in July, paying $600,000 for the building at... Read More.

County budgets from Judge, Quorum Court separated by just over $275,000

Sunday, January 26 by Ray King

By Ray KingProposed Jefferson County budgets from County Judge Gerald Robinson and some members of the Quorum Court are separated by just over $275,000 after Robinson submitted a revised budget Friday.That new budget is $37,053,869.77, almost $3-million more than the budget he initially presented... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Berryman appeal

Wednesday, January 22 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted of theft of property in 2022 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his probation was revoked improperly.Tristan Berryman, 22, pleaded guilty to theft of property in 2022 and was sentenced to five years’ probation. A... Read More.

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Boozman, Cotton praise passage of Laken Riley Act

Tuesday, January 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the Laken Riley Act by a bipartisan vote of 64-35. The legislation provides U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and state governments more tools to fight crime committed by illegal immigrants. “This commonsense... Read More.

Bradley County accident leaves 2 dead, 2 injured

Monday, January 20 by Ray King

Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident in Bradley County Saturday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, a1982 Toyota driven by 60-year-old Jeffery Pinson of Longview was westbound on Arkansas Highway 8 when the vehicle veered left of center and... Read More.

Governor set for European trip to promote state

Monday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is traveling to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland next week, where she will be speaking on two panels, her office announced Friday.Sanders’ office said the Republican governor will attend the forum in Davos from Jan.... Read More.

Judges call for end to County budget stalemate

Friday, January 17 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR- The Judges of the Eleventh West Judicial Circuit have issued a joint letter to the Jefferson County Quorum Court and County Judge Gerald Robinson, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing budget impasse on the county's judicial system and community. While remaining... Read More.