Arkansas governor gives businesses virus lawsuit protections

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday granted businesses protections from coronavirus lawsuits, while the state’s epidemiologist said she’s concerned loosened restrictions may have caused some to lower their guard against the virus. Hutchinson signed executive orders that grants similar immunity... Read More.
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Black Lives Matter protest held in Sheridan

STORY UPDATED AT 9:05 P.M. A group of approximately 25 Black Lives Matter supporters held a protest on the lawn of the Grant County Courthouse in Sheridan on Monday afternoon while a number of onlookers watched the protest from across the street and around the... Read More.

Quapaw’s “Not Interested” in purchasing Pines Mall

DeltaplexNews.com reported Friday that the Pines Mall would close on Sunday due to going into foreclosure. We have confirmed the Mall has in fact closed. One question we have received in our newsroom regards the owners of Saracen Casino Resort possibly purchasing the property. When DeltaplexNews.com... Read More.
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Arkansas court overturns National Guard officer conviction

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a military court conviction of a national guard officer accused of sexual assault, arguing lack of jurisdiction because the man wasn’t on active duty when the alleged assault happened. The high court on Thursday ruled... Read More.

More than 7 tons of medical marijuana sold in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than seven tons of medical marijuana has been sold in the state in just more than a year since sales began, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. DFA said Saturday that 22 dispensaries have sold 14,714... Read More.
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Shooting in Rison leaves four injured

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that four people were injured after a shooting at a party Saturday night in Rison. The shooting happened at Powell Park at “The Hill” shortly before midnight. All injuries are not considered life threatening, and no arrests have been made. No... Read More.
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Arkansas protests continue, call for law enforcement reform

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Demonstrations continue in at least four Arkansas cities, with protesters calling for changes in how police handle situations involving people of color in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. New policies would prohibit tactics that could lead to... Read More.

Danny Ray Bolen, 48, White Hall

Booking #: 175817 Age: 48 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 06-10-2020 - 5:15 am Charges: Battery in the 1st Degree-WITH PURPOSE OF CAUSING, CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY WITH A WEAPON
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Former VA pathologist pleads guilty in patient’s death

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A pathologist fired from an Arkansas veterans hospital after officials said he had been impaired while on duty pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient who authorities allege he misdiagnosed. Robert Morris Levy also pleaded... Read More.

GFPB proposes PACE district to City Council Committee

On June 2, 2020, Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley proposed establishing the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas as a Property Assessment Clean Energy District (PACE) to the Planning and Development Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council. PACE is an Act approved by... Read More.