COVID-19 study includes data from UAMS

  LITTLE ROCK — COVID-19 patients who underwent surgery were more likely to develop lung complications or die compared to those without COVID-19 in an international study that included the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as a collaborating partner. Because of this heightened risk,... Read More.
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Arkansas Democrats nominate candidate with prior conviction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Democrats nominated a former legislator to fill a vacant candidate spot despite his past conviction, a move that Republicans have already threatened with a lawsuit. During a virtual convention on Monday, Democrats voted 5-3 to pick Jimmie Wilson as... Read More.

Proton therapy treatment center planned at UAMS

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas Children’s, Baptist Health and Proton International (PI) have signed a Letter of Intent to bring proton therapy — an alternative to radiation therapy for treating cancer — to Arkansas. The proton treatment center... Read More.
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PBPD seeking help to ID breaking and entering suspects

The Pine Bluff Detective Division is asking the public’s helping in identifying the two people in the attached photos. The two are wanted for the crime of breaking or entering that occurred at 601 W. 32nd Avenue on July 13, 2020. Anyone with any information is... Read More.

COVID-19 cases top 30,000 in state

By Ray King The state has now passed the 30,000 mark in cumulative cases of COVID-19 as an additional 564 new cases were reported over the past 24 hours. At his daily press briefing Wednesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said that while the 564 new cases were... Read More.
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County judge orders wearing masks in county buildings

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has ordered all county employees and visitors to county buildings to wear a mask if social distancing is not possible. In a memo dated July 14, Robinson said, “Given the widespread community transmission of COVID-19, Jefferson County remains committed to... Read More.
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Walmart, Sam’s Club to require face masks at all stores

According to a press release sent out Wednesday, Walmart has announced that face masks will be required to be worn inside all of its stores to limit the spread of the coronavirus. This rule takes effect Monday, according to the release. Complimentary masks will be... Read More.

Deunte Rashod Reams, 25, White Hall

Click Image For More Mugshots Booking #: 175895 Age: 25 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 07-13-2020 – 10:05 pm Charges: Domestic Battering III
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Ryndale Charles Buckhanan, 38, Pine Bluff

Click Image For More Mugshots Booking #: 135823 Age: 38 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 07-14-2020 – 6:35 pm Charges: Hold for US Marshal

Neal A Roberts, 36, England

Click Image For More Mugshots Booking #: 121837 Age: 36 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: England, AR Booking Date: 07-13-2020 – 4:05 pm Charges: RAPE