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Boozman, Heinrich introduce act to extend kids free access to national parks

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act to provide free access to national parks and other public lands to all American fourth graders and their families through 2031.“Introducing young Americans to our national... Read More.

3 killed in separate Pulaski County accidents

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

Three people were killed in three separate traffic accidents in Pulaski County this weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday.According to preliminary reports, the victims were identified as Jamecio Williams, 36, of North Little Rock, Jesse Henderson, 50, of Sherwood and Lavell Garrett,... Read More.

State lawmakers adopt rule to help pharmacists

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

An Arkansas legislative subcommittee on Thursday adopted an emergency rule to help pharmacies around the state deal with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and the costs associated with them.PBM’s act as middlemen between pharmacies and insurance companies and decide which drugs are covered, how much... Read More.

Senator Boozman, AIM calling for improvements in maternal health care

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) are calling for immediate action to address the critical gaps in maternal health care across Arkansas, as highlighted by the latest March of Dimes report.Arkansas currently ranks sixth in the nation for... Read More.

Plans for watershed project ready for review

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

Plans Are Available for Review Regarding the City of Pine Bluff Watershed Project Pine Bluff, AR – The City of Pine Bluff announces that a Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (Draft Plan-EA) has been prepared for review and public comment.This plan is a critical step... Read More.

Grant County opens new solid waste facility

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

A new solid waste facility for Grant County is now open, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.The new public facility, located at 309 Gazke Drive in Sheridan replaces the former facility on South Rose Street that has been deactivated. It had been in operation... Read More.

Little Rock man killed after being hit by vehicle Wednesday night

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30.According to a preliminary report, Jose Reyes, 26, was attempting to cross the exit ramp at mile marker 130 when he was hit by a... Read More.

RightFiber donates $10,000 to Ward 3 Park

Wednesday, September 18 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR, Wednesday, September 18th —The City of Pine Bluff is excited to announce that RightFiber by Ritter Communications has generously donated $10,000 to support the enhancement and development of our Ward 3 Park. This significant contribution will help fund various improvements aimed... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Thomas prison sentence

Wednesday, September 18 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she revoked the suspended sentence of a Pine Bluff man and sentenced him to prison.Donnell Thomas had pleaded guilty in 2018 to aggravated assault on a family or... Read More.

Warren to plead guilty to murders in Pine Bluff and Washington State

Wednesday, September 18 by Ray King

Nearly seven years after he was identified as the suspect in a 2017 homicide, Kirkland C. Warren has accepted an offer to plead guilty to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in exchange for prosecutors agreeing not to seek the death penalty.His plea... Read More.

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Improvements planned at Woodlawn School campus

Tuesday, September 17 by Ray King

Improvements to the Woodlawn School District campus including expansion of the school cafeteria and a new career education building have been improved but state help in funding the projects is still to be determined.According to the Cleveland County Herald newspaper, Woodlawn School Superintendent Dr.... Read More.

Pine Bluff accident victim identified

Monday, September 16 by Ray King

The victim in a pedestrian accident in Pine Bluff last week has been identified.According to a preliminary report, Edward Lynn Gragg Jr., 36, of Pine Bluff stepped out in front of 2016 Chrysler 200 that was west bound on East Harding Avenue at 8:43... Read More.