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State Police campaign to focus on bike and pedestrian safety

Tuesday, October 7 by Ray King

The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is rolling out the "Extreme Safety" campaign to ensure the safety of bikers and pedestrians across Arkansas roads. This campaign will run from October 6-18 in conjunction with National Pedestrian Safety Month in hopes of addressing the biggest... Read More.

Walmart to remove synthetic food dyes, other substances

Monday, October 6 by Ray King

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart said Wednesday that it plans to remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including some preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027. The move announced by the the nation’s largest... Read More.

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Walton Family grant to expand entrepreneurship and housing in Pine Bluff

Monday, October 6 by Ray King

Communities Unlimited (CU) is excited to announce that, thanks to a new grant from the Walton Family Foundation, we will expand both entrepreneurship and housing efforts in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, over the next two years. At the heart of this work is CU’s Launch Local... Read More.

Agencies concerned as government shutdown enters third day

Friday, October 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The federal government shutdown has entered its third day, and anxiety is lingering across Arkansas. The Little Rock NAACP says the shutdown could disproportionately harm underserved communities who rely on government-funded assistance like SNAP or HUD. Community organizations are urging lawmakers to act... Read More.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission changes affect safety rules for aerosol dusters

Friday, October 3 by Ray King

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is facing upheaval after the Trump administration dismissed three Democratic commissioners, leading to the withdrawal of several proposed safety rules, including one for aerosol dusters. These products, commonly used to clean keyboards, have been linked to 100 to 200... Read More.

EASI partners with School of EMT for paramedic training program

Friday, October 3 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR – Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) is excited to announce a new partnership with the School of EMS to launch a Paramedic Program in the communities served. This program will provide local EMTs or AEMTs with the advanced education, training, and... Read More.

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Entergy and Google team up for projects in Crittenden, Jefferson Counties

Friday, October 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Thursday at a joint community celebration with state and local leaders, Entergy Arkansas announced it will power Google’s planned $4 billion technology investment in Arkansas. Google’s investment will focus on cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, including the development of a new data... Read More.

Police Department receives Tier 1 Accreditation from state program

Friday, October 3 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Tier 1 Accreditation through the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP). This milestone follows the department’s successful attainment of Tier 2 Accreditation in February 2024, marking continued... Read More.

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Sheridan School District seeking extension of debt service millage rate

Thursday, October 2 by Ray King

The Sheridan School District is asking voters to extend the current debt service millage rate for another nine years, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. Sheridan Superintendent Chad Pitts said the additional funds will be used to help pay for a East End Elementary School... Read More.

Appeals Court ruling supports Pine Bluff woman’s murder conviction

Wednesday, October 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman convicted of killing her son in 2021 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that Judge Alex Guynn erred when he denied motions to suppress statements she made to police while being interviewed and admitted into... Read More.

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Wabbaseka City Council to hold special called meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, September 30 by Ray King

The City Council at Wabbaseka will hold a special called meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wabbaseka Community Center. Mayor Andrew Goodloe said the meeting will deal with personnel issues and involve an executive session.

New housing proposed near Deerfield and Rosswood Colony neighborhoods

Tuesday, September 30 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff’s need for more available housing, particularly for seniors, is the subject of a proposal to add apartments and cottages near the Deerfield and Rosswood Colonies neighborhoods. Pine Bluff Housing Partners 1, LLC, a Little Rock based developer had been awarded more... Read More.

Author: Ray King

State Police campaign to focus on bike and pedestrian safety

Walmart to remove synthetic food dyes, other substances

Walton Family grant to expand entrepreneurship and housing in Pine Bluff

Agencies concerned as government shutdown enters third day

Consumer Product Safety Commission changes affect safety rules for aerosol dusters

EASI partners with School of EMT for paramedic training program

Entergy and Google team up for projects in Crittenden, Jefferson Counties

Police Department receives Tier 1 Accreditation from state program

Sheridan School District seeking extension of debt service millage rate

Appeals Court ruling supports Pine Bluff woman’s murder conviction

Wabbaseka City Council to hold special called meeting Tuesday

New housing proposed near Deerfield and Rosswood Colony neighborhoods

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