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State death toll from COVID nears 5,000

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 46 additional COVID-19 deaths, as the total since the pandemic began nears 5,000.The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s death toll is at 4,985. The department on Wednesday also reported 2,426 new COVID-19 cases,... Read More.
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Reported crime in 2020 down compared to 2019

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By Ray KingReported crime in Pine Bluff declined by eight percent in 2020 compared to 2019, according to Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant.During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Sergeant said there were 4,361 crimes reported in 2019 and 4,010 in... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for school violence reduction project

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a three-year, $749,968 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help reduce violent crime in and around Arkansas schools.The project, the School Telemedicine in... Read More.
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Hogs down Mississippi State 61-45

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 10 points and had 10 rebounds as Arkansas cruised to a 61-45 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night.Arkansas (14-5, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) ended its six-game losing streak against Mississippi State (10-9, 4-6).Connor Vanover and Moses Moody... Read More.

January fire calls show big drop compared to December

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By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to 94 fewer calls in January than they did in December, according to their monthly report released Monday.The report showed that firefighters handled 307 calls in January compared to 401 in December and... Read More.
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Council committee seeks solution to neighborhood speeding

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By Ray KingSlowing down speeding motorists, especially in residential neighborhoods is on the minds of members of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee and they may have found a solution.At a committee meeting held by Zoom Tuesday, committee chairman Council Member... Read More.
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Jarrett scores 31 as Jackson State beats UAPB

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett had 31 points and 13 rebounds as Jackson State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 63-55 on Monday night. Jarrett shot 12 for 13 from the line. Isaiah Williams had 12 points for Jackson State (4-5, 4-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned its... Read More.

community walk to honor cancer patients

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LITTLE ROCK — Lace up your walking shoes and “Be a Part of the Cure” when the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosts its first-ever community walk honoring all Arkansas cancer patients.The Be a Part... Read More.
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Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

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Sales taxes revenue in Grant Count increased last year, compared to the previous year, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.In its Jan. 27 edition, The newspaper reported that Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the one-quarter cent sales tax generated over a half million... Read More.
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