JPD cop arrested in Ward

Jacksonville police officer on paid administrative leave as bond set at $7,500.

Lt. Brent Hibbs had been interim chief for less than two hours and had to put one of his officers on paid administrative leave. Officer Armond Byford, 28, of Ward was arrested Wednesday by the Lonoke Sheriff’s Office and charged with second-degree battery and aggravated assault on family or a household member. The sheriff’s department delivered Byford’s badge and gun […]

Cases spike to new high on Thursday

Latinos in northwest Arkansas account for 78 of the 261 positive tests for COVID-19 as Benton County alone reports 85 total new confirmed cases.

With 261 new cases, Arkansas set a one-day record on Thursday for COVID-19 cases in the communities — that is, among those not in a prison. “It’s been a challenging day,” Gov. Asa Hutchinson said. At least 110 of those cases were in Northwest Arkansas, and of the 85 Benton County cases, 80 percent were among Latinos, according to Dr. […]

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Police Reports – May 30, 2020

North Little ROck • A North Little Rock police officer shot and killed an armed man at 4615 E. Broadway St. on Thursday. The identity of the dead man was not released by press time. The officer was placed on paid administrative leave pending a review of the shooting, according to police department policy. According to a press release, officers […]

Obituary – May 30, 2020

Velma Jones Velma Irene Jones, 80, of Cabot passed away on May 27. She was born on Oct. 24, 1939, in Little Rock to the late Roy Carl and Iva Pearl (Wheeler) Christian. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, who loved to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting, going to yard sales […]

Tax haul for cities went up in March

Collections appear not to be as low as feared during first month of health crisis.

The coronavirus started causing major shutdowns and shifts in the economy by the middle of March. Schools canceled face-to-face instruction and resorted to online methods of instruction while many businesses closed down. But, surprisingly, March tax collections for most area cities were up from the previous March, especially Cabot which saw an uptick of $100,000. Lonoke saw a slight drop, […]

Cabot pool reopening Monday with restrictions

Social distancing will be enforced at outdoor pool, indoor pool open for current community center members.

The Cabot Aquatic Park on Hwy. 321 opens for its fifth season on Monday under the state’s strict COVID-19 health guidelines. On May 22, the state allowed water parks and swimming pools to open. Splash Zone in Jacksonville opened last Saturday. Capacity at the aquatic park is limited to 250 people to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Employees except life […]