New legislative district boundaries approved

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Republican panel on Monday approved new boundaries for Arkansas’ state House and Senate seats that creates a new majority-Hispanic district but still drew complaints that it dilutes minority voters’ representation in the Legislature. The Board of Apportionment unanimously approved... Read More.

Boozman encourages support for small businesses

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement reminding Arkansans to support small, local businesses in their communities Saturday, November 27 as part of Small Business Saturday: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and contribute so much to our towns and cities each... Read More.
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Pine Bluff woman one of two killed in traffic accident

A Pine Bluff woman was among two people killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident at Lake Village Thursday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Karena M. Everett, 23, and Diamane Estrellas, 23, of Little Rock died when a 2018 Hyundai driven... Read More.
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Arkansas claims Hall of Fame Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Arkansas was clinging to a one-point lead over Cincinnati in the final minute when JD Notae missed a shot. The Razorbacks got the offensive rebound, and Au’Diese Toney missed a shot. And after another offensive board, Chris Lykes missed a shot. They... Read More.

Chamber of Commerce, A&P join to create online calendar

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission to create a central online community calendar for the area. According to the chamber’s website, the calendar can be found on the website and will be maintained... Read More.
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Simmons receives award for SBA loans

Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced Tuesday it received the 2021 Platinum Elite Lender designation for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans from RMI Business Finance. Listed among the top ten platinum lenders in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma City, RMI Business Finance provides resources for improving the... Read More.

Bond set in alleged assault

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at two people. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Gregory Christopher, 56, with two counts of... Read More.
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No ruling yet on mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge is considering whether to strike down a state law he’s temporarily blocked that bans mask mandates by schools and other governmental entities. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox heard arguments Monday over the law, which has been... Read More.

Hogs hold on to beat Kansas State

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chris Lykes was the last player to reach Arkansas’ locker room, and when he walked through the door, it set off a wild celebration that could be heard all the way back courtside. One that probably wouldn’t have been nearly... Read More.
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Mask mandate trial gets underway

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge is holding a trial on whether to strike down a state law he’s temporarily blocked that bans mask mandates by schools and other governmental entities. The trial begins Monday before Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox, who... Read More.