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New COVID cases show biggest jump in three months

Wednesday, June 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 485 new coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day jump in more than three months. The Department of Health said it was the biggest one-day increase since the state reported 570 new cases on March 5. The state has... Read More.

Ordinance calls for regular reports from boards and commissions

Tuesday, June 22 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed ordinance calling for all the city boards and commissions to submit monthly and annual reports to the Pine Bluff City Council was read for the first time Monday night. The proposed ordinance provides that beginning by August 15, each board and... Read More.

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Arrest made in June 7 murder

Tuesday, June 22 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Detectives have arrested 19 year old Vernon McCraney for the murder of a 14 year old girl on June 7th 2021. McCraney has been booked into the Jefferson County Jail for Capital Murder. The Detectives are still looking for 16 year old Keundre... Read More.

Governor to create outdoor recreation office

Monday, June 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced he is creating an office that will focus on outdoor recreation in the state. Hutchinson said the new office of outdoor recreation will be part of the state Department of Parks, Heritage and... Read More.

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U-A Fayetteville names acting chancellor

Monday, June 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas system on Monday named an acting chancellor for its flagship campus in Fayetteville after the school’s leader abruptly resigned last week. UA System President Donald Bobbitt named Bill Kincaid, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville’s managing... Read More.

Judge says no to Barnett car show trip

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday said he won’t allow an Arkansas man arrested after he was photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot to travel for a classic-car swap... Read More.

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UAPB grad named to post in Biden administration

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

Laurence J. Wilson '10 has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services position in President Joe Biden’s administration. He has been named Advance Representative for the White House Office of the Secretary. “I’m grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for this wonderful... Read More.

Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

The Star City Council on Monday approved an ordinance dealing with keeping livestock in the city limits. The ordinance, which carried an emergency clause, became effective immediately and among other things, sets out space requirements of a minimum of 10 acres for keeping cattle,... Read More.

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Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday challenged bans involving transgender people that target athletes in West Virginia and children in Arkansas, slamming them as violations of federal law. The department filed statements of interest in lawsuits that seek to overturn... Read More.

Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas district judge has announced he’s running for a seat on the state Supreme Court. District Judge Chris Carnahan, 49, said Wednesday that he is seeking the post currently held by Robin F. Wynne of Fordyce on the Arkansas... Read More.

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UA Fayetteville chancellor stepping down

Friday, June 18 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The head of the flagship University of Arkansas campus announced Thursday that he would step down, citing the challenge of leading the school in “today’s polarized society.” University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz announced his resignation would take effect Friday. His... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects murder conviction appeal

Thursday, June 17 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate serving life without parole failed to convince the Supreme Court that his conviction and sentence was void because the jury that convicted him had only 11 members. Corelanius Phillips, 52, is serving his sentence at the Cummins Unit and... Read More.

Author: Ray King

New COVID cases show biggest jump in three months

Ordinance calls for regular reports from boards and commissions

Arrest made in June 7 murder

Governor to create outdoor recreation office

U-A Fayetteville names acting chancellor

Judge says no to Barnett car show trip

UAPB grad named to post in Biden administration

Council at Star City adopts livestock ordinance

Justice Department challenges bans on transgender athletes

Carnahan to challenge Wynne for Supreme Court post

UA Fayetteville chancellor stepping down

Supreme Court rejects murder conviction appeal

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