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State proposes overhaul of Medicaid expansion

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas submitted to the federal government on Tuesday a proposal to overhaul its Medicaid expansion after the program’s previous requirement that some recipients work was blocked by the courts. The state Department of Human Services turned in its proposed waiver... Read More.
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State sees jump in COVID hospitalizations

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized due to the coronavirus jumped by 106 over the weekend in Arkansas, which is leading the nation in new virus cases per capita. The Department of Health said Monday that the state’s virus hospitalizations increased... Read More.

Security cameras approved for Sheridan Courtroom

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The Sheridan City Council has approved a request from District Judge Billy Jack Gibson to buy new security cameras for the courtroom. At the most recent meeting of the council, City Clerk/Treasurer Carrie Smith reported that Gibson had submitted a request for just under $5,000... Read More.
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State tops country in COVID cases per capita

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas remained the nation’s top spot for new COVID-19 cases per capita on Friday, as the state reported 1,342 more cases. The Department of Health said the state’s total cases since the pandemic began now totals 362,580. The state’s hospitalizations... Read More.

Sunday shooting leaves one dead in Pine Bluff

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The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. At about 9:40 p.m. officers were dispatched to a shooting at the apartments located at 4332 Union Ave. Upon their arrival they found a deceased adult male on the parking... Read More.
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Monticello ordinance on public gatherings to be rewritten

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A proposed ordinance dealing with parades and public gatherings in Monticello and Drew County will be reworked following a meeting of City Council members and residents of the City and County on July 8. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the council formed a committee... Read More.

City Council to honor retired Police Chief Sergeant

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By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday will consider a resolution honoring retired Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant for his service to the city. According to the resolution, prior to joining the department, Sergeant served as Special Deputy with the Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read More.
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Jefferson County man accused of Desha County theft

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A Jefferson County man who formerly lived in Dumas has been charged with felony theft stemming from the reported theft of a boat in rural Desha County in January. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Toby Rochelle, 54, was arrested on July 6 when he... Read More.

Casino taxes in June over $1.822 million

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For the month of June, the Saracen Casino and Resort paid just over $1.822 million dollars in total taxes, according to the most recent figures from the Arkansas Gaming Commission. That figure is based on a total net win of $14,020,446 and is 13... Read More.
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