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State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)— Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery has died a day after announcing he was leaving office following two strokes he experienced over the past several months, his office said. He was 66.Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died from complications from his... Read More.

Arkansas man who was involved in Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison.Peter Francis Stager struck the Metropolitan Police Department officer with his... Read More.

Walmart cuts price for subscription service

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

The nation’s largest retailer has slashed the price of its online subscription service in half for those on government assistance.Walmart+ service, which is $98 per year, will cost $49 a year, or $6.47 per month for those on Medicaid, Social Security, the Supplemental Nutrition... Read More.

Woman killed in Thursday accident

Friday, July 21 by Ray King

A North Little Rock woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Pulaski County Thursday.According to a preliminary report, Cecilia Cesareo, 26, was northbound on Interstate 430 at the five-mile-marker when the 2010 GMC Savana she was driving was hit by a 2012 Dodge... Read More.

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Westerman, others introduce Child Sex Victims Protection Act

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Thursday, Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), David Trone (D-MD-06), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced the Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act, legislation to reform the way juvenile victims of sex trafficking and abuse are sentenced if they retaliate against their abusers.“The... Read More.

Sheridan challenges 2020 census results

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

The City of Sheridan has challenged the results of the 2020 census that resulted in the city being classified as a “rural city” rather than “an urban city.”According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, in 2010, Sheridan was classified as “Urban qualifying area” since it... Read More.

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Hot Springs Village man arrested on drug related charges

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Garland County man was arrested Wednesday after suspected drugs were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.Stephen Claire, 56, of Hot Springs Village was taken into custody by White Hall Maj. Mickey Buffkin who had stopped the vehicle Claire was... Read More.

Police arrest man after reported armed disturbance

Thursday, July 20 by Ray King

Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened the mother of his child.Trevon Byrd, 27, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance on South Holly Street.Reading from an affidavit from Detective Chris Wieland, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Pine Bluff native named Police Chief in Washington D.C.

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK —According to KATV Channel 7, a Pine Bluff native with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience became chief of police of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday, becoming the first African-American woman named as permanent chief of... Read More.

Quapaw Nation elects new chairman

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

QUAPAW, Okla. – Wena Supernaw was officially sworn in Saturday as the Quapaw Nation Chairman.The Quapaw Nation owns and operates the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff.Supernaw released an official statement on July 12 on the Quapaw Nation’s official media site.I am honored and humbled... Read More.

Sanders says special session to cut taxes possible

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has not ruled out a special legislative session on tax cuts after Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a near-record surplus, she said Tuesday.Speaking to the Rotary Club of Little Rock, the Republican governor said... Read More.

Lockett to seek 3rd term on city council

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

4th Ward Council Member Bruce Lockett (D) announced Wednesday his plans to seek a third term on the Pine Bluff City Council in the 2024 March Democratic Primary. Ward 4 encompasses the University Park Neighborhood, the Lake Saracen area, the Dollarway area, and a... Read More.