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Congressman Crawford positive for COVID-19

Monday, January 10 by Ray King

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford has tested positive for COVID-19, his staff said Monday.In a statement, the 55-year-old Arkansas Republican said he was fully vaccinated but contracted the coronavirus late last week. It was unclear whether he has received a booster... Read More.

COVID closes Jefferson County courthouse

Monday, January 10 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Monday announced that the county courthouse will be closed this week because of the pandemic.In a memo released Monday morning Robinson said this.Due to the pandemic surge, several county offices have employees out with Covid-19 infections. The Courthouse... Read More.

Northwest Arkansas motorcycle rally relocates

Friday, January 7 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A large motorcycle rally in northwest Arkansas that hasn’t been held for the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic is moving to a new city.Organizers of the Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally announced Thursday that this year’s rally will... Read More.

2 killed in Drew County accident

Friday, January 7 by Ray King

Two people were killed in a one-vehicle accident in Drew County Thursday night.According to a preliminary report, Drew Anthony Thomas, 22, of Monticello and Talia Latrice Pirtle, 21, of Memphis were killed when the 2000 Toyota driven by Thomas, that was southbound on State... Read More.

More schools switching to virtual because of COVID

Friday, January 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More Arkansas schools announced shifts to virtual classes Thursday as the state continued to see record increases in COVID-19 cases.The North Little Rock School District announced that there would be no on-site instruction, after-school activities or athletic events at... Read More.

Boozman, others oppose vaccine mandate

Friday, January 7 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and congressional Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) regarding Friday’s case considering the Biden Administration’s Occupational Safety and Health... Read More.

Judge denies request to recuse in redistricting lawsuit

Thursday, January 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge says he won’t recuse himself from hearing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House maps, rejecting complaints from groups who cited his connections to the state’s Republican attorney general and governor.U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky on... Read More.

Human remains reportedly found in Drew County

Thursday, January 6 by Ray King

Human remains have been found in Drew County, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper.The paper reported that the Drew County Sheriff’s Office received a call Dec. 27 from a hunter regarding what were described as “human skeletal remains” that were located in a wooded... Read More.

A&P Commission promotes Cunningham

Thursday, January 6 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission promoted Jimmy Cunningham, Jr. to Tourism Development Director, effective Jan. 1.In this role, Cunningham will manage tourism product development initiatives to build Pine Bluff as a premier destination for cultural heritage tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, and culinary tourism.... Read More.

Little Rock schools shift to virtual because of COVID

Thursday, January 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two Little Rock-area school districts announced Wednesday that they were shifting to virtual classes for the rest of the week because of a major spike in COVID-19 cases.Little Rock School District Superintendent Michael Poore announced the decision in a Read More.

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Democrat to run for 1st District Congress

Wednesday, January 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democratic state legislator is running for a Republican-held U.S. House seat in east Arkansas, a spokesman for the state party said Tuesday.State Rep. Monte Hodges planned Wednesday to formally launch his bid for the 1st Congressional District with... Read More.

Governor orders National Guard to help with COVID testing

Wednesday, January 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday deployed National Guard members to help with hospitals’ COVID-19 testing sites as the state’s coronavirus cases continued to spike.Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he’s authorized 50 Guard members to assist at hospitals around the state, in... Read More.