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Arkansas to ban some indoor social gatherings due to virus

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will soon ban indoor social gatherings with more than 10 people to combat a growing number of coronavirus cases in the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday The governor said his administration was working on a directive it will... Read More.

Jefferson County deputies discover vehicle with deceased male near Humphrey

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Jefferson County deputies discovered a body inside a vehicle near Highway 13 in Humphrey, Arkansas.Deputies were notified of a suspicious vehicle in Humphrey at approximately 10 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the vehicle on a levee with a lifeless, white male inside.The victim has... Read More.

Tyson Foods planning second food donation in Pine Bluff after out-of-date products found in chicken giveaway

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Approximately 40,000 pounds of chicken was given away Monday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center by the Delta Network Foodbank. Tyson Foods donated the chicken that was almost a year past the “best if used by” date on the packaging.Due to this, Tyson Foods... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson to issue directive banning social gatherings of more than 10 people

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he'd authorized emergency temporary medical licenses for medical residents who have completed one-year internships.Hutchinson said in a news conference that expediting the licensing process has added 100 new physicians to the fight against COVID-19 in the state.... Read More.

Jefferson County District Courts suspending all in-person court preceedings

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

By: Ray KingBecause of the Arkansas Supreme Court order suspending all in-person court proceedings through Friday, April 17, provisions have been made for persons who have court dates or citations due by that date in district or city courtsPersons who have citations or court... Read More.

Little Rock expands curfew because of virus outbreak

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest city on Wednesday expanded its curfew because of the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of cases in the state rose to at least 280. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said the city will impose a curfew from 9... Read More.

PBPD investigating Tuesday shooting

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting in the central part of the city Tuesday afternoon.According to a police report, Donnie Haney, 62, was shot in the right shoulder and was taken by ambulance to Jefferson Regional Hospital where he was... Read More.

Probable cause found to charge Warren man with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

By: Ray KingA traffic stop by Tri-County Drug Task Force investigators Monday night resulted in the arrest of a Warren man on drug related charges.Investigator Cody Musselwhite reported that he, Sgt. Fred Green and Investigator Joseph O’Neal were on South Olive Street at about... Read More.

Jefferson County Election Commission consolidates polling places for upcoming runoff election

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

By: Ray KingThe Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners voted Tuesday night to pay poll workers for the March 31 runoff elections a bonus on top of their regular pay.During a special meeting, Commission Secretary Stu Soffer brought up the subject, saying that the... Read More.

All in-person court proceedings in Arkansas suspended until April 17

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

BY: RAY KINGAll in person proceedings in Arkansas Courts have been suspended until April 17 in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, according to an order from the Arkansas Supreme Court.This order will affect plea and arraignments and revocation hearings that were set in both... Read More.

Arkansas Franchisee Takes Home International Staffing Company’s Top Honor

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

Becky Simpson Named Express Employment Professionals Gordon Blair Heritage Award RecipientArkansas Express Employment Professionals franchisee Becky Simpson recently received the company’s top honor for extraordinary enthusiasm, a positive attitude and integrity.Simpson owns an Express office in Pine Bluff and was presented the 2020 Gordon Blair... Read More.

Arkansas Tech issues credit for lost housing due to pandemic

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Students at Arkansas Tech University will receive a credit toward future university housing after the outbreak of the coronavirus forced student dorms to close. The school’s board of trustees approved the pro-rated credits Sunday. Credits will be applied over the next... Read More.