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Change in state law causes concern about third grade reading ability

Thursday, September 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Thousands of third graders are at risk of retention due to reading insufficiency, as revealed in a House and Senate Education Committee meeting Tuesday. The new requirement for third graders to pass a certain reading level before moving on to the 4th grade... Read More.

UAMS awarded nearly $5.8 million for research into side effects of cancer therapies

Wednesday, September 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year nearly $5.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue research into the often overlooked side effects of cancer therapies, including radiation and chemotherapy. The $5,737,500 grant... Read More.

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Bond set for Jefferson man accused of shooting at neighbor

Wednesday, September 3 by Ray King

A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man who allegedly fired shots at a neighbor Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Wolfe, 43, of Jefferson with terroristic threatening. Sheriff’s investigators... Read More.

City Council to vote on new company for garbage collection, consider new sales and use tax at Tuesday meeting

Monday, September 1 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday, they will vote on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for trash collection in the city. The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday. Pine Bluff’s current contract with... Read More.

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PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers and members of the City Council are currently attending an Economic Development Retreat at World Trade Arkansas in Rogers. According to a press release, “this strategic retreat, sponsored by the Organization of Women in International Trade marks a significant step... Read More.

Cleveland County School District to seek millage hike to build new gym

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School District has voted to seek a tax increase to pay for a new gym. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the board voted 5-2 to hold an election in November to pay for the project, which is estimated to cost $12... Read More.

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Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

Friday, August 29 by Ray King

A new ordinance that would allow the Monticello Water Department to refund customers’ deposits for prompt payments has been approved. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello City Council adopted that ordinance following a third reading earlier this week. If customers pay their bill on... Read More.

Governor announces new work policies for state employees

Thursday, August 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sanders announced new office policies for all Arkansas executive branch employees. Among the new policies are an end to the regular use of remote work in state government, extended government office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., standardized Flexible and Alternative... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Sales Tax Proposal Tabled by City Council Committee

Tuesday, August 26 by Ray King

Proposed legislation to implement a new one-cent sales and use tax in Pine Bluff and to set the date for an election on the tax was tabled by the Council’s Ways and Means Committee Thursday night following a meeting that lasted nearly two hours. Mayor... Read More.

Barbara Dunn Discusses Report Claiming A $300K Cut Could Be Coming For Convention Center

Tuesday, August 26 by Ray King

Members of the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission, the group that oversees the operation of the Pine Bluff Convention Center met Tuesday, two days after a story in the Pine Bluff Commercial reported the possibility of the Convention Center losing $300,000 in funds from the... Read More.

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UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class reports 100% pass rate

Tuesday, August 26 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this milestone. The exam,... Read More.

Pine Bluffs Delta Rhythm and Bayous Project Kicks Off with Downtown Wellness Park

Monday, August 25 by Ray King

A major focus of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission currently is the Delta Rhythm and Bayous project, beginning with the wellness park downtown. Sheri Storie, the Executive Director of A&P talked about that when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. She went... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Change in state law causes concern about third grade reading ability

UAMS awarded nearly $5.8 million for research into side effects of cancer therapies

Bond set for Jefferson man accused of shooting at neighbor

City Council to vote on new company for garbage collection, consider new sales and use tax at Tuesday meeting

PB Mayor, Council Members attend Economic Development Retreat

Cleveland County School District to seek millage hike to build new gym

Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

Governor announces new work policies for state employees

Pine Bluff Sales Tax Proposal Tabled by City Council Committee

Barbara Dunn Discusses Report Claiming A $300K Cut Could Be Coming For Convention Center

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class reports 100% pass rate

Pine Bluffs Delta Rhythm and Bayous Project Kicks Off with Downtown Wellness Park

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