Police Reports – January 25, 2020

Jacksonville • William Null, 32, of 462 Sherman Hills Road was arrested on Jan. 20 on drug charges. Police made a traffic stop at 9:30 p.m. at 1500 Loop Road for a car with no license plate. Null had a search waiver on file. He was told to exit the car and walk to the front of the patrol vehicle. […]

Obituaries – January 25, 2020

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David Kyzer Sr. David Kyzer Sr., 76, of Jacksonville passed away Jan. 23 at his home. He was born May 9, 1943, to the late Johnny and Rose Nell Kyzer. He was preceded in death by his son, David Kyzer Jr.; a grandson, Allen Mannon; a brother, Sonny Kyzer; and a sister, Verna Joyner. Mr. Kyzer is survived by his […]

Trump trial after Week 1

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Both sides wrapped up opening arguments in President Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday. This phase of the trial was expected to last just two days, but several moderate Republicans, including Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), pressed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to allow more time for opening statements. The extra day may not sound like much, but the three days of […]

Sheriff honors law-enforcement officials

Staley recognizes Lonoke Police Chief Matt Edwards and Cabot Lt. Keith Graham.

Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley recognized Lonoke Police Chief Matt Edwards and Cabot Police Lt. Keith Graham at the quorum court’s recent meeting for graduating from the FBI National Academy last year. They were the first law enforcement officers in Lonoke County to attend the FBI National Academy. Graham, 44, went in April and Edwards, 39, attended in October. Edwards […]

Sports complex feasibility study

Jacksonville studies options for a 360-acre development at Hwy. 161 near I-440 interchange.

The Jacksonville Public Facilities Board is expected to pay for a business plan for the proposed $46 million sports complex at Hwy. 161 and Wooten Road near the I-440 interchange in Jacksonville. The Arkansas Economic Develop-ment Institute recently completed a feasibility study, and city officials say the findings are positive and conclude the project would be financially sound. Jacksonville Mayor […]

Killer’s family wants DNA

City attorney says FOI doesn’t include genetic samples in murder cases.

Jacksonville City Attorney Stephanie Friedman has rejected a request to release DNA records of accused serial killer Ledell Lee, who was executed in April 2017 for the murder of Debra Reese in 1993. The ACLU and the Innocence Project have filed the request in Jacksonville in behalf of Patricia Young, Lee’s sister, under the Freedom of Information Act. They believe […]

Special vote to be held on vacancy

Replacing longtime Alderman Elliott, who resigned recently, will cost the city as much as $20,000.

The Jacksonville City Council decided last week to have a special election to fill the three years left on retired Council Member Kenny Elliott’s term, but it was not unanimous. A special election could cost up to $20,000. Council Member James Bolden made a motion calling for the special election, but Council Members Mary Twitty and Tara Smith asked for […]

Ward council approves plan for 103 homes homes

93-acre Legacy Farms development will be near Balding and Milam streets.

The Ward City Council on Monday approved the preliminary plat for the 96-acre Legacy Farms Phase 1 housing development. The planning commission approved rezoning the land from R-1 residential to a planned urban development by Elk Development of Ward. The land is located off Balding Street north of Milam Street. It will have 103 homes, a minimum of 2,000 square […]

Griffin promotes literacy at Cabot chamber dinner

Lieutenant governor says state must address illiteracy to fight drug abuse, unemployment.

Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin spoke on the importance of literacy, STEM education and workforce training for economic development during the Cabot Chamber of Commerce annual membership banquet held Thursday at the Veterans Park Event Center. “Cabot has a lot of great things going on here. There are a lot places in the state that would want to be in your […]

Titans blow by Parkview

Jacksonville boys turn close game into big lead in the third quarter and withstand Patriots’ run in the fourth.

Jacksonville’s big run in the third quarter increased a three-point halftime lead to as much as 21 points en route to the Titans’ 75-65 win at Parkview High in Little Rock on Tuesday. The Patriots’ first basket gave them a 2-1 lead, but Jacksonville sophomore Christian Moore made a 3-pointer seconds later and the Titans led the rest of the […]