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UAMS to host virtual Parkinson’s disease forum

Wednesday, March 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — On April 11, UAMS Health will host its sixth annual forum – this time virtually -- to discuss Parkinson’s disease.The Sunday event will run from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to Parkinson’s patients, their caregivers and family members,... Read More.

Mayor: Mask mandate stays in city buildings

Wednesday, March 31 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Wednesday said in a statement that the city will still require face coverings, despite Governor Asa Hutchinson’s decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.Here is Washington’s statement.In response to the governor lifting the state-wide mask mandate, the City... Read More.

Sheridan’s Williams finalist for Searcy Superintendent’s job

Wednesday, March 31 by Ray King

Sheridan School Superintendent Jerrod Williams, who has been in the position since 2014 is a finalist for the superintendent’s position in the Searcy School District.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Williams was one of four people recommended for the position by McPherson and Jacobson,... Read More.

Legislators approve overhaul of Medicaid expansion

Wednesday, March 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid expansion by encouraging work by recipients rather than requiring it.The House voted 64-34 for the legislation, sending it to the Republican governor’s... Read More.

Governor lifts mask mandate effective immediately

Tuesday, March 30 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs expected, Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday lifted the state-wide mask mandate that had been put in place last year in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.At his weekly COVID-19 press conference, Hutchinson said that just because the mandate was... Read More.

Senate approves ban on gender treatment for minors

Tuesday, March 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved banning gender confirming treatments for minors, sending the governor a restriction on transgender youth that has been criticized by medical and child welfare groups.The majority Republican Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the... Read More.

Westerman announces extension of tax filing deadline

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman on Saturday announced that the Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline to file federal income taxes.In his weekly newsletter, Westerman said:As your congressman, I am pleased to inform you of important information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)... Read More.

Effort to lift governor’s state of emergency fail in legislature

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday rejected an effort to end the emergency declared because of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing the governor to keep his emergency powers to curb the virus’ spread for another two months.The Arkansas Legislative Council rejected the... Read More.

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Governor pushes vaccinations for COVID-19

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As Arkansas works to boost its low COVID-19 vaccination rates, Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to ask his state’s residents to help blunt the spread of the coronavirus by getting inoculated.Arkansas has one of the nation’s slowest vaccination rates. About... Read More.

1 killed, 1 hurt in Sunday accident

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 425 Sunday night.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Kristi R. Prince, 44, of Monticello died when the 2018 Nissan she was driving was struck... Read More.

Transgender sports ban bill signed by Governor

Friday, March 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.The... Read More.

Musselman ground up approach working for Hogs

Friday, March 26 by Ray King

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The sight seemed a bit strange at the time.Eric Musselman, the veteran who has led teams everywhere, from the NBA to overseas, was on the bench at Arizona State, assisting coach Herb Sendek. With his resume, Musselman could have been an... Read More.