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Meet Joseph Flaherty: The Voice Behind Little Rock’s Local News Revolution

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Little Rock, Arkansas – Joseph Flaherty, who covers local news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has a background in journalism that includes prestigious education from Middlebury College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He has been contributing to the newspaper since 2020, deepening his engagement with the community he serves. Flaherty’s reporting focuses on the various facets of life in Little Rock, shedding light on issues that impact residents and drawing on his academic training to enhance the depth and quality of his articles. His insights are particularly significant in a city that is undergoing … Read more

Local Attorney Jennifer Thornton Stone Launches Bid for Circuit Judge, Aiming to Revolutionize Family Law in Arkansas

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EL DORADO, Ark. — Jennifer Thornton Stone has officially announced her candidacy for the position of Circuit Judge in Division 6 of the 13th Judicial District of Arkansas, a region that encompasses Union, Ouachita, Columbia, Calhoun, Dallas, and Cleveland counties. Stone, a graduate of El Dorado High School in 1987, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in May 1991. She then attended the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, where she received her law degree in May 1994. Stone gained admission to the Arkansas Bar … Read more

Democratic Mayor Faces Indictment After Grand Jury Investigation Shakes Local Politics

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City officials in Fort Worth, Texas, are grappling with the fallout after the city’s Democratic mayor was indicted by a grand jury on multiple felony counts. The indictment stems from allegations that the mayor engaged in activities that violate local corruption laws. This unexpected legal action has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising questions about governance and accountability in the city. The charges against the mayor include abuse of office and bribery, accusations that have dominated local news coverage. According to sources, the grand jury spent several weeks reviewing evidence before reaching its decision … Read more

Beware! Jury Duty Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents—Court Officials Issue Warning

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Residents of Madison and Bond counties are being warned about a fraudulent jury duty scam that has recently surfaced. The Office of the Chief Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit reports that numerous citizens have received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming they missed jury duty. Officials emphasize that these calls are part of a scam. Typically, official jury duty notifications are mailed directly to individuals rather than communicated over the phone or through emails. The court and sheriff’s office do not make calls about missed jury duties, according to court authorities. … Read more