Benton man dies when hit by vehicle in Saline County

A Benton man was killed Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30 in Saline County.According to a preliminary report, Christopher S. McCallister, 47, entered the roadway near mile marker 118 and was hit by a Peterbuilt tractor-trailer... Read More.
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Flock cameras placed at intersections at Tull

A small community in Grant County has added surveillance cameras at several intersections.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, three Flock cameras have been installed at Tull.They join cameras placed at Leola, Poyen and Traskwood and are overseen by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Peter... Read More.

State reports $1.1 billion surplus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The fiscal year ended in Arkansas with a surplus of more than $1.1 billion, which is the state’s second largest, finance officials announced Wednesday.The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal... Read More.
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Two killed in July 4 traffic accidents

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when the four-wheeler he was riding struck a vehicle on the Interstate 30 frontage road at Roosevelt Street.According to a preliminary report, Quintarious Jones, 25, was eastbound on a Yamaha four-wheeler when it struck a 2018 Jeep... Read More.
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Judge’s ruling affects school takeover plans

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge ruled Friday that a recently passed education law cannot take effect until Aug. 1, putting in doubt state education officials’ vote to let a charter school organization take over a small school district.Judge Herbert Wright’s ruling... Read More.

UAPB taking part in new program for food and agri careers

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is part of a new U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers, Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett, assistant dean for academics for the UAPB... Read More.
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One killed in Dallas County accident

A one-vehicle accident in Dallas County Saturday resulted in the death of a Leola man.According to a preliminary report, Lacedric Ruth, 24, was westbound on State Highway 48 and as he exited a left hand curve, the 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 he was driving... Read More.

Boozman pleased Supreme Court ruled against student loan bail out

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the president’s student loan cancelation overreach.“I’m pleased the Supreme Court overturned this attempt to bail out likely high-income earners at the expense of taxpayers who never... Read More.
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McGehee Council approves FUN park application

The McGehee City Council last week approved a request allowing Mayor Jeff Owyoung to apply for a grant for a FUN Park grant from the state.McGehee is asking for almost $100,000 for the grant to improve the McGehee Park complex, including adding a 40... Read More.

Cash only bond set in theft and drug allegations

By Ray KingA $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on multiple allegations.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dallas Lemons, 25, with theft by receiving, possession of drug... Read More.