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Tornado confirmed in Monticello; Redfield, White Bluff twisters discounted
Region Comments Updated: Jan 30, 2013 7:53pmA survey team with the National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a weak tornado touched down briefly in Monticello Tuesday night causing some damage and one injury that sent a...
Additional arrests made in Fordyce murder
Region Comments Updated: Jan 22, 2013 11:00pmTwo additional suspects have been arrested following an investigation into the 2011 death of Nancy Harvill.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Investigator Chuck Barker said Christopher Aldrich, who...
2 alleged intruders stabbed in Sheridan
Region Comments Updated: Jan 14, 2013 9:45pmTwo men were allegedly stabbed by the resident of an apartment in Sheridan on Monday evening after the two broke into the residence at 1000 N. Red Street, police reported.
Sheridan Chief of...
Area legislators assess prospects for new session
Region Comments Updated: Jan 11, 2013 9:15pmThe Arkansas State Legislature convenes Monday in Little Rock to kick off the regular session of the 89th General Assembly and area legislators are gearing up for a busy two months.
The...
Lincoln County approves $3 million budget
Region Comments Updated: Dec 18, 2012 5:25pmSTAR CITY — The Lincoln County Quorum Court on Monday approved a $3,049,105 operating budget for 2013 — about 44 percent less than last year’s budget total.
The budget includes $2,226,760 in...
Appeals Court upholds Ratterree conviction
Region Comments Updated: Dec 12, 2012 5:56pmThe Arkansas Court of Appeals Wednesday rejected arguments by a Lincoln County man that the court erred when he was convicted of manslaughter.
Jeffery Wayne Ratterree was charged with first-...
White Hall board to meet Redfield patrons Jan. 3
Region Comments Updated: Dec 12, 2012 1:14pmWHITE HALL – Members of the White Hall School Board will meet with members of the Keep Redfield Middle School Task Force at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 3 to discuss the recommended closure of the school, board...
The Star City approves operating budget
Region Comments Updated: Dec 11, 2012 6:37pmSTAR CITY — The Star City City Council on Monday unanimously approved an operating budget for 2013 that includes $2,2270,677 in anticipated revenue for all city departments and $2,161,730 in total...
Congressman Ross presents congressional materials to Ouachita Baptist University
Region Comments Updated: Dec 07, 2012 10:59pmARKADELPHIA — U.S. Congressman Mike Ross presented his official papers and related material from his political career to Ouachita Baptist University during a Dec. 7 press conference on Ouachita’s...
Some buildings not part of Walgreens deal now up for sale by LaFrance family
Region Comments Updated: Dec 03, 2012 6:34pmStephen L. LaFrance Pharmacy Inc. has placed some of its drug store buildings on the market as it continues to sell assets related to its USA Drug and Super D Drug stores.
A $438 million...