These former Lower Delta area high school standouts will be competing on Friday, April 17.

Cities within Bradley County recorded a stable number of lawyers with active licenses in its legal scene compared to the previous quarter.

The Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions ended their series at Prairie View with a commanding shutout victory. Pitcher Ryland Morin delivered a complete game while Aaron Grant led an effective offense. The team now holds a season record of 10-5.

Mark Cannon was arrested after making false claims about weapons inside an Arkansas detention center via social media broadcasts. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says such incidents divert resources from real emergencies and disrupt operations.

Former football coach Lee A. Hardman Sr. and current women’s basketball coach Erica Smith-Leak will enter this year’s Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame class representing University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletics leadership across generations.

These former Lower Delta high school stars set for games on Tuesday, April 14.

Medicaid payments in Redfield for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category rose 18.7% in 2024, indicating shifts in billing and reimbursement activity.

Lake Village saw Medicaid spending for Medicine Services and Procedures rise by 6.5% to $234,259 in 2024, reflecting ongoing shifts in usage and payment models.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Dewitt requested $297,250 for medicine services and procedures—a 19.1% rise from the prior year.

Medicaid reimbursements for the Temporary Codes service group rose 25.5% in Pine Bluff in 2024, indicating shifts in both usage and payment trends.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Warren billed $861,218 for services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies—an increase of 1.8% compared to the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in White Hall billed $1,680 for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services, a 14.3% increase over the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Dermott invoiced $6,614 for pathology and laboratory procedures—an increase of 36.1% from the prior year.

Medicaid payments for the Medicine Services and Procedures category in Hermitage grew 17.1% in 2024, reflecting shifts in both utilization and reimbursement trends.

Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services in Marvell climbed 26.3% in 2024, reaching $7,878 as local utilization and billing shifted.

In 2024, Medicaid billing for Surgery services in Monticello reached $15,734, reflecting a 90% rise over the prior year.

Medicaid payments tied to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies rose 2.9% in Mcgehee in 2024, indicating shifts in billing trends and payment levels.

Medicaid payments related to Dental Services in Clarendon surged by 64.4% in 2024, indicating shifts in care utilization and reimbursement patterns.

Medicaid expenses for Drugs Administered Other than Oral Method services climbed 31.7% in Stuttgart in 2024, signaling shifts in both usage and payment trends.

Medicaid payments associated with the Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies category in Marianna climbed 5.5% in 2024, signaling shifts in the use and reimbursement of these services.