Growing infection rates, crisis worsens

11 deaths Thursday set new daily record here and there is no end in sight for COVID-19.

In what is now considered relatively good news, the state registered another 322 positive COVID-19 cases overnight Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said. He also announced 11 new deaths – a record – bringing the total to 208. Ten of the 11 who died were 65 or older with more than 15,000 infections recorded. The 322 new cases was down from […]

Police Reports – June 20, 2020

Jacksonville • Harderrious Martin, 21, of 213 Heritage St., and his brother, Taqwaven Martin, 20, of 2203 Braden St., were arrested on June 9 for allegedly robbing a man at a gas station. Police were called at 7:14 p.m. to the Phillips 66, 713 S. First St., for a robbery. The victim said Harderrious and Taqwaven jumped him and stole […]

Workers need to wear masks

Ward City Council requires all city employees to wear protective gear as July 4th activities canceled.

The Ward City Council held a short meeting Monday, approving three resolutions and an ordinance, and accepting the resignation of Council Member Chris Ketterman. The council approved a resolution requiring city employees to wear personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. Ward District Court resumed Tuesday outside with COVID-19 protocols in effect. The annual city-sponsored Fourth of July event has […]

Obituary – June 20, 2020

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George White, 86, of Jacksonville passed away on June 12. He was born on Dec. 28, 1933 to parents Lawrence and Ina Marie White in Lowell (Benton County). He is survived by his wife, Daphne White, and their children: Dale (Gloria), Glenn (Wendy), Mark (Sandra) and B.J White. A funeral service for George was held on June 19 at Memorial […]

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Ceremony for seniors at JHS still considered in summer

School district wants to hold graduation at football field in July or August with small groups.

July 31 continues to be the first choice for Jacksonville’s 2020 graduation ceremony at the high school football field, with Aug. 1 or Aug. 2 alternative dates, Jacksonville-North Pulaski Superintendent Bryan Duffie wrote Tuesday in the latest version of his frequent COVID-19 update. Duffie said he expects to post another update soon that will detail some general parameters for reopening […]

Hwy. 67 funding slated to get $40M for area

Grant to fund gaps for highway widening from Jacksonville to Hwy. 89 in Cabot secured with federal aid.

With the aid of a $40 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant announced Tuesday, funding should be complete to finish widening to six lanes the 20-mile stretch of Hwy. 67 from I-40 at Little Rock to Hwy, 89 at Cabot, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Segments from I-40 to Main Street at Jacksonville and from just north of […]