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Study shows Arkansas tops list of most popular state to move to

Thursday, December 19 by Ray King

A new study found that Arkansas, known for its natural beauty, was the most popular state to move to in 2024, with Americans citing job opportunities, proximity to friends and family and affordability as their primary moving motivators.According to the national mover Atlas Van Lines'... Read More.

Franklin files lawsuit against Robinson over trash pickup contract

Tuesday, December 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingA lawsuit challenging a decision by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson to award a contract to Lakeshore Recycling Services effective Jan. 1 has been filed by Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr.The lawsuit was filed Tuesday afternoon and asked a judge... Read More.

UAPB hosts Shark Tank competition

Tuesday, December 17 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — High school and junior high school students recently had the chance to pitch their business ideas during a “Shark Tank” event hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. About 50 spectators made up... Read More.

Monticello receives grant to improve sports complex

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A recent grant to the City of Monticello will be used to improve the Monticello Sports Complex.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Monticello received $324,000 which will be spent creating sidewalks to connect the fields on the east side of the complex to fields... Read More.

Woodlawn, Cleveland County School Districts approve new school choice policy

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A new policy dealing with school choice has been approve by both the Woodlawn and Cleveland County School Districts and will go into effect Jan. 1.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the Arkansas School Board Association policy will change how schools accept transfer student... Read More.

Sheridan Police get grant for new radios, other items

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A recent grant of almost $75,000 has helped the Sheridan Police Department improve its efficiency, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.At a recent meeting of the City Council, new items for the department were discussed, including Phase II radios, with six new car radios... Read More.

Inmate found dead at Cummins Unit

Wednesday, December 11 by Ray King

GOULD — An inmate with the Department of Corrections in the Cummins Unit was found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 11.Arkansas State Police was contacted by the DOC to investigate the case, which is being investigated as a homicide.ASP Criminal Investigation Division... Read More.

Nuclear One power plant celebrates 50 years of operation

Wednesday, December 11 by Ray King

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), the state’s only operational nuclear power plant, proudly celebrates 50 years of commercial operation this December. Since Unit 1 began generating reliable electricity in 1974, ANO team members have delivered safe, clean and reliable energy to Arkansas,... Read More.

18-year federal sentence for man convicted of possessing fentanyl

Monday, December 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Edmond Quatrell Blue, a multi-convicted felon caught with more than a kilogram of fentanyl, will spend the next 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced... Read More.

Cleveland County Quorum Court approves 2025 budget

Friday, December 6 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a 2025 budget that includes pay raises for County employees.According to the Cleveland County Herald, the budget was set at $7.1 million, with employees receiving a 3-percent pay hike beginning Jan. 1.Cleveland County... Read More.

Tudor to retire as Department of Transportation Director

Wednesday, December 4 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that Lorie Tudor, the department’s first female director, is retiring effective Jan. 10.Tudor, who has led the department since March 2020, informed the state Highway Commission of her decision in a letter Monday.During her time as director, Tudor... Read More.

Cabot man killed in two-vehicle accident

Wednesday, December 4 by Ray King

A Cabot man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Tuesday.According to a preliminary report, Bradley C. Clayton, 51, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 89 Jeffery Lane when the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic he was driving crossed the center line and into the... Read More.