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digital stroke prevention program saving lives

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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas recently fell from seventh place to 13th place in the nation in the number of stroke deaths per capita, an achievement health officials credit in part to a statewide digital health program of stroke education and treatment led by the... Read More.

After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

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By Ray King It wasn’t easy but after more than 30 minutes of debate, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted to approve raises for county employees retroactive to Jan. 1. During committee meetings last week, the county’s legislative body voted to recommend a four percent pay... Read More.
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State expands COVID vaccination eligibility

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday expanded eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to another 180,000 people, making the shots available to a wide group that includes manufacturing workers and essential government employees. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the state would fully open up the vaccine... Read More.
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Charges filed in February 26 homicide

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By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting death of another man Feb. 26. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Kevin Gray, 48, with capital murder, four counts of terroristic act and with being a felon... Read More.
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Governor, supreme court differ on covid shots

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday ordered the state to immediately make the coronavirus vaccine available to judges, prosecutors and other court employees, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said they’ll have to wait if they’re not already eligible for the shots. The... Read More.
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Former County Judge Jack Jones dies

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Former Jefferson County Judge Jack Jones died Wednesday night at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Jones served as County Judge from 1989 to 2006 when he was defeated in the Democratic primary by then Justice of the Peace and current Arkansas legislator Mike Holcomb. Prior to being elected... Read More.

United Way to team with Liberty Utilities to help customers

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The recent announcement that Liberty Utilities will be donating $250,000 to help Pine Bluff customers of the company whose plumbing systems need repair from the freezing weather recently will also involve the United Way. According to United Way director Leslie Dorn, United Way will act... Read More.
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Governor signs Stand ground law

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure easing the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense. The Republican governor signed the measure that removes the duty to retreat before deadly force can be... Read More.

Legislature approves near total ban on abortion

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation banning nearly all abortions, sending the bill to a Republican governor who has expressed reservations about the move. The majority-Republican House voted 75-18 for the bill, which bans all abortions except those to save... Read More.
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