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Governor says COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up

Tuesday, July 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhile Arkansas recorded one of its lowest days of new COVID-19 cases, the state also saw its largest increase in the number of patients hospitalized on Monday.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 259 new cases... Read More.

All 75 Arkansas counties now have case of COVID-19 reported

Monday, July 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingAt least one case of COVID-19 has now been reported in all of Arkansas’ 75 counties, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said Monday.Speaking at the governor’s daily COVID-19 update, Smith said there had been one holdout (county) before the weekend. He... Read More.

Governor approves model face mask ordinance

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingA model ordinance that would permit Arkansas cities to adopt a face mask policy has won the approval of Governor Asa Hutchinson who has issued an executive order to that effect.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the Governor said he has worked... Read More.

Mayor Washington discusses July 4 holiday and positive press for Pine Bluff

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday morning to talk about the fireworks show that is scheduled for Saturday.Since the first case of COVID-19 in Arkansas was reported in Pine Bluff, Washington was asked about the... Read More.

PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith the 4th of July just a day away, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief said Friday that shooting fireworks in the city limits of Pine Bluff is not allowed.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shauwn Howell said a city... Read More.

Governor supports use of absentee ballot because of COVID-19 fear

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he fully supports a decision by Secretary of State John Thurston that will allow citizens who are concerned about catching COVID-19 at polling places to be able to vote with an absentee ballot.Currently, state law... Read More.

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Record number of COVID-19 cases reported in state

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas recorded its highest one-day total of new COVID-19 cases since the first case was reported in March, Governor Asa Hutchinson said during his daily press briefing Thursday.Hutchinson said that there were 878 cases reported, bringing the total for the state to... Read More.

Drew County collector, staff barred from courthouse

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

Drew County Tax Collector Tonya Loveless and her staff were barred from the Drew County Courthouse, according to a story in the Advance-Monticellonian Newspaper Wednesday.The newspaper reported that Drew County Judge Robert Akin made the decision after Loveless and her staff refused to take... Read More.

UAMS joins program to improve orthopaedic care

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now a partner site in a nationwide effort to improve care for orthopaedic conditions by using statistics on outcomes that can help monitor a response to surgery and maybe help determine if... Read More.

Bond set in alleged armed disturbance

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who allegedly fired shots at his girlfriend after an altercation in Altheimer Tuesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Oliver Moore,... Read More.

Judge releases man accused of threatening to kill family member on own recognizance

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man who was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening a member of his family was released on his own recognizance after a court hearing Thursday.Deputy Prosecutor Jay Girard asked Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney to release Robert Collins, 43,... Read More.

Nevada based company takes over state juvenile detention centers

Wednesday, July 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Nevada-based company took over all four Arkansas youth lockups as the state enters the second phase of overhauling its long-troubled juvenile justice system, which Gov. Hutchinson said he hopes can help keep more troubled children stay closer to... Read More.