Lonoke County libraries plan phased opening

Computers can be reserved starting May 26; fully operational by June 8 but patrons must wear masks; summer reading programs for kids will be online.

The Lonoke County Library System plans to reopen its libraries in phases over the next six weeks to be fully operational by June 15 with some restrictions to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Cabot Public Library, the Carlisle Public Library, William F. Foster Library in England and Marjorie Walker McCrary Memorial Library in Lonoke buildings were closed to the […]

Old sayings always did confuse me most times

The other day, my dad and I were laughing at all the trouble I used to get into – and still do. My dad’s favorite saying after my many detours from the straight or narrow was always, “You’re going to hell in a hand basket.” I never quite understood, but I was smart enough not to question it at that […]

Police Reports – May 16, 2020

Traffic death • A Cabot woman died on Wednesday in the three-vehicle accident on Hwy. 5 in rural White County. Andrea Daniel, 19, of Greenbrier was driving a 2018 Chevy Silverado north on Hwy. 5 at 5:15 p.m. The truck crossed the centerline and hit the left side of a trailer towed by a 2013 Toyota Tacoma. The Chevy truck […]

Justice building: Drone’s eye view 

Old NLR school district’s headquarters demolished to make way for police, courts.

The former North Little Rock School District’s Administration Building on Poplar Street was demolished last week to allow for the start of the construction of the North Little Rock’s $30 million Justice Center at 2600 N. Poplar St. and once completed, it will house both the city’s police department and courts. Construction is expected to be completed by the summer 2021. […]

State slows down reopening

As a precaution, governor will keep customer capacity lower until at least May 25.

Even as Gov. Asa Hutchinson postponed the Phase II reopening of Arkansas’ businesses in times of pandemic, Thursday he announced further Phase I reopenings, including all retail stores, marinas, hiking trails and restaurants allowing alcohol sales, but not bars. Thursday, the governor announced that hoped-for May 18 further loosening of some regulations will instead be put off until at least […]

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Obituaries – May 16, 2020

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Karen Dye Karen Shirley Dye, 41 of Harrison went to be with our Lord on May 10. She was born on Sept. 18, 1978, in Little Rock. Karen has so much love to give and put her friends and family before herself. She always had a smile on her face and brought pure joy to anyone who had the chance […]

More on police missteps

JPD overtime pay, sloppy bookkeeping raise questions about its financial practices.

(Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series chronicling possible financial illegalities and other issues within the Jacksonville Police Department.) Jacksonville residents who are upset about police officers who were paid double in the past can ask city council members who approved the apparently illegal pay scheme to resign. That’s the message according to Mayor Bob Johnson, […]

Mayor updates residents about various issues

Johnson explains status of special election, recycling, curfew, sports and police.

Jacksonville Mayor Bob Johnson took to Facebook earlier this week to answer frequently asked questions. He said it was one way to get information out to residents since he couldn’t hold a town meeting. He talked about the upcoming special election, recycling, the closed James Street bridge and the curfew and then responded to additional questions in the comment section. […]