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Arkansas universities cancel study abroad amid virus concern

Monday, March 2 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Several Arkansas universities have canceled study abroad programs in Italy amid fears over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville announced on Friday it was suspending academic operations at its Rome Center for the rest of the... Read More.

Democrat Party of Arkansas calls for resignation of Jefferson County Election Commissioner Stu Soffer

Friday, February 28 by Greg

The Democrat Party of Arkansas is calling for the resignation of Jefferson County Election Commissioner Stu Soffer following issues with misprogramed voting machines.In a press release on ArkDems.org, the party states “152 people in Jefferson County were given the wrong ballots during Early Voting for... Read More.

Lt. Dorothy “Dot” Rowland retires from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office after 29 years of service

Friday, February 28 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office joined Lieutenant Dorothy 'Dot' Rowland in celebrating her retirement after 29 years of serving the community.'I've loved every minute of my job. It's bittersweet that I have chosen to retire to spend time with my family," said Rowland.Rowland began... Read More.

Senator John Boozman presents Pine Bluff WW2 veteran with six medals

Friday, February 28 by Greg

Senator John Boozman (R-AR) presented Pine Bluff World War II veteran Fulton Walker with six medals during a special ceremony at Pine Bluff.During the ceremony, Boozman will presented Walker with the following medals: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency resumes demolition of dilapidated properties

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has resumed with the demolition of dilapidated properties.A house located at 1910 West 12th Street was the first property to be demolished by crews since the Pine Bluff City Council voted to resume demolition efforts in early January.“City... Read More.

Doctors debunk masks as protection against coronavirus

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

Widespread fear from the spread of coronavirus has more people turning to surgical masks to protect themselves.Many stores are sold out and prices are skyrocketing, but doctors say there are better ways to keep from getting sick.Mask come across as a take-no-chances approach that... Read More.

2 violations upheld for Hot Springs medical pot dispensary

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — State regulators have dismissed one violation and sustained two others against a medical marijuana dispensary in Hot Springs. The Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted Wednesday to sustain two violations against Green Springs Medical dispensary. The Hot Springs dispensary is... Read More.

Tommy Brooks, 61, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

Booking #: 175380Age: 61Gender: MaleRace: CaucasianAddress: PineBluff, ARBooking Date: 02-26-2020 - 9:20 pmCharges:ALIAS POSSESSION WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER Alias-Felon in Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms-SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE MARIJUANA POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ALIAS POSSESSION WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER

Marcus Goal, 43, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

Booking #: 114997Age: 43Gender: MaleRace: OtherAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-26-2020 - 7:27 pmCharges:ALIAS POSSESSION WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER ALIAS POSSESSION WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms-SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Sterling Hughes, 54, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

Booking #: 139862Age: 54Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: PineBluff, ARBooking Date: 02-26-2020 - 11:31 amCharges:POSS WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE MARIJUANA Poss Cont Sub with Purpose Failure to Register as Sex Offender POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS

Kendall Dondall Baker, 45, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

Booking #: 133241Age: 45Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: PineBluff, ARBooking Date: 02-25-2020 - 8:13 pmCharges:POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE MARIJUANA POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR Driver's Licenses Suspended No Seatbelt No Proof of Insurance

Nonprofit head sentenced to 30 months in corruption probe

Thursday, February 27 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The former head of a defunct Arkansas nonprofit that helped at-risk youth was sentenced Wednesday to 30 months in prison for diverting more than $120,000 from the group to an unnamed state senator in a widening corruption probe that... Read More.