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A Camden man was sentenced on May 9 to more than 16 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.

CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, the Camden Police Department and Ouachita County 4H will have a free fishing derby at the Fairview High School Pond. Courtesy photo from Camden Police Department Facebook The derby is for kids 16 years old and under. Along with a fun […]

The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee is pleased to announce that on Friday, June 14 , vocal group MIDNIGHT SOUTH will take the stage as our Friday night entertainment. Midnight South is an American country band that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and old-time music. Formed...

Portions of Marks Cemetery, Shady Grove Roads Scheduled for Repaving. RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that the county will have to chip in more than expected to complete a state aid project to pave portions of two county roads in the New Edinburg area.Cummings said the state originally projected it would cost $447,00 to pave 1.75 miles of county roads but the latest projections now project that to cost about $472,000. Since the county is responsible for paying for a portion of the project, Cummings said the county’s match has risen from $40,000 to $52,000.Plans are to pave about 1 mile of Marks Cemetery Road off the Hwy. 189 intersection, and about three-quarters of a mile of Shady Grove Road east of New Edinburg.Cummings noted that these are preliminary figures without having actual bids submitted for the project. Should those bids come in even higher than expected, he said they would reduce the scope of the project and that would probably result in a smaller portion of Shady Grove Road being resurfaced.One other factor the county will be fighting is interest in bidding on the project. While $472,000 may seem like a big project for the county, Cummings said most contractors are pursuing much larger projects. He told the quorum court that he expects to see only a limited number of contractors bid on the project.Cummings said he consulted with engineers from the Arkansas Department of Transportation on which portions of the two county roads to pave. He said the soundness of the existing road bed played a major role in which portions will be paved.The judge explained that the county receives state aid money each year to resurface portions of county roads. Since there usually is not enough money there for a significant project, he said many counties save up two years of the aid money to complete a larger project. Cummings noted that the state requires counties to spend the aid money within two years of receiving it.Tourism PromotionAfter hearing a presentation from Britt Talent…

HAMPTON, Ark. – The Lady Hermits Softball team showcased their grit and determination in the recent Regional Tournament, navigating through intense matchups and setting their sights on the upcoming 1A State Tournament. The tournament, held on May 3-4 in Hampton, Arkansas, brought thrilling moments and hard-fought battles for the Lady Hermits.

For towns throughout the South, a certain fruit or vegetable can be more than a crop; it can be a reminder of history, a source of local pride, and a cause for celebration. Below, find out about the residents of Bradley County, Arkansas, and their pink tomatoes, Ocracokers who know how to bake a fig cake, Floridians who swear by the Key lime for pretty much everything, and more stewards of sweet summer traditions.

RISON - The Soil and Water Conservation Society will host a Backyard Conservation Workshop Friday, May 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 309 Mockingbird Lane in Rison.Learn how to incorporate conservation and enhance wildlife in your backyard. There will be a Q-and-A with experts and resources for all things conservation and wildlife.Speakers include Leslie Cooper, Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Coordinator; Stephanie Clingenpeel, Biologist with Quail Forever; David West, University of Arkansas Extension Agent for Cleveland County; Karen Bell Fox with Bee-Cause Pollinators Feed the World; and Bailey Darnell with Natural Resources Conservation Service.For questions, contact Bailey Darnell at (870) 352-2630. Refreshments will be provided.

LOUANN, Ar. (KNOE) - The 4th Annual Boomtown Rodeo happens this weekend and today, Donny Hargett joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to talk about the event. Hargett says all proceeds of the rodeo will go toward funding for next year’s rodeo. He says the event will be a great time for the whole family.

Dallas Police are actively investigating the death of Lakeisha Simpson, 43, found deceased in her home on the 3200 block of Reed Lane, as the city grapples with another case of homicidal violence. At around 7 a.m. on April 29, police were summoned to the scene, where they made the grim discovery. According to a report by the Dallas Police Department, initially, the circumstances around Simpson's death were unclear, prompting further investigation into the matter.

The following is a press release from the County’s Property Planning Committee:. On April 23, 2024, architect Ken King of Lockeby and Associates, Incorporated of Little Rock met with the Property Planning Committee (PPC), along with Warren Mayor Gregg Reep and Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney, and presented two initial drafts of potential layouts for the entertainment venue to be constructed across from the courthouse.

SMACKOVER, AR. (KTVE/KARD) — The great search for a superintendent in the Smackover-Norphlet School District has finally come to a close, but the board of directors say that deciding between the candidates was not an easy task. After carefully examining each candidate’s skillset – each said to be vastly...

KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby told the Kingsland City Council last Thursday that City Attorney Thomas Burns believes there is "about an 80 percent chance" the city could annex the new Dollar General store into the city limits without having to go through a petition process.While the entry into the parking lot of the new Dollar General store is within the Kingsland city limits, the store itself is outside the city limits, which means the city does not collect any sales tax revenue from the business.The only local sales tax collected at the Kingsland store is for the county, which is 3.25 percent. The sales tax for the City of Kingsland is 1 percent.According to a map of Kingsland, the city limits boundary goes due south from the southwest corner of the Hwy. 79/ Hwy. 189 intersection. It includes only a few feet of property west of the Hwy. 189 just south of the intersection."We desperately need the money," Crosby said in an interview after the meeting.The mayor said she and Burns were attending a meeting together when he looked over the annexation procedures that were published by the Arkansas Municipal League, which is an organization that assists cities with legal matters.While many annexations require a petition of the land owners within the targeted area, state law also provides a way a city can issue an ordinance to annex a piece of property that adjoins the city limits. Crosby said Burns told her he felt about "80 percent" sure the city could use the ordinance method, but he wanted to research it further before giving a definitive answer. Crosby said she hoped to have Burns at last week's Kingsland City Council meeting, but he was ill and unable to attend.Even though the store itself sits outside the Kingsland city limits, Crosby said the city provides both water and sewer service to the business.Crosby said in a separate interview that her intent is to only an-nex the Dollar General property, and it would not include any residential property.Originally, the…

RISON - A Rison convenience store that was heavily damaged by a fire last year following a burglary is expected to open soon after being closed for about 11 months, the new operator of the store has announced.Uday Gaddam, who will be operating the store, said he expects inventory for the remodeled store to arrive this week, allowing him to re-open the store after being closed for nearly a year. Rison Fire Chief Alan Parnell reported last year that firefighters responded to a call at 5:03 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Rison One Stop located at the corner of Magnolia (Hwy. 35) and Pine Street in Rison.Parnell said firefighters were able to access the fire through the back door, but the fire had destroyed the inside of the building before it could be extinguished. He said it appeared the fire had been burning for some time by the time the fire department arrived. Parnell described the interior of the building as a total loss.Gary Young, chief deputy for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department, said some items were found missing from inside the store which prompted an investigation. The sheriff's department subsequently arrested Heidi Cash and Kristal Kirkpatrick, both of Rison,and Justin Wright of Warren, and charged them with commercial burglary, theft of property, and arson.The store has been completely rebuilt inside since the fire, and the outside of the building has been improved with new paint and trim work.Renovations to the building include an expanded kitchen area and a larger counter space at the front, and new lighting has been installed throughout. Gaddam said he will have dine-in seating available inside the store, and is also considering the possibility of adding refrigerator space for fresh produce along the back wall.Gaddam said the store will continue to offer a hot deli as before, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner items including daily lunch specials and pizza. He already had some promotional pieces advertising "combo" specials attached to…