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Governor says nearly 4,000 have tested positive for COVID-19

Saturday, May 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday announced that nearly 4,000 people in the state have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus since testing began in March.At his daily press update, the Governor said there were 237 new cases in the past 24 hours... Read More.

Swimming pools, splash pads can open May 22

Friday, May 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that recreational swimming pools, splash pads, water parks and swimming beaches will be allowed to reopen May 22, a day before the Memorial Day Holiday weekend begins.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the governor said... Read More.

UAMS receives grant for digital health education

Friday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The South Central Telehealth Resource Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has received $825,000 in federal funding to expand digital health education and support for health care providers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.“We are excited... Read More.

Fire at furniture store under investigation

Friday, May 8 by Ray King

A fire of unknown origin at Poindexter’s Furniture and More at the intersection of Harding Avenue and Main Street Friday morning resulted in moderate to heavy smoke, fire and water damage, according to Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell.He said the... Read More.

PBPD provides update on Thursday shooting at 12th and Blake

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

The victim of a shooting incident at 12th Avenue and Blake Street Thursday refused to give police a statement, according to a police report released Friday.The report identified the victim as Julius Ford, 18, who, according to a witness, was driving a 2013 Toyota... Read More.

Saracen Casino Annex given green light to reopen

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that the state’s three casino’s will be able to reopen on a limited basis May 18.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, which was held at Texarkana, the Governor said the casino’s, which will include the Saracen Casino... Read More.

White Hall school district plans graduation ceremony for 2020 seniors

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe White Hall School District is planning a graduation ceremony to honor its seniors, according to Superintendent Doug Dorris.Dorris said the State Education Department has said previously that schools were barred from conducting any ceremonies until July and the district is making... Read More.

Screening clinic for COVID-19 set at Dumas

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

A free drive-thru screening clinic for COVID-19 will be conducted May 12 at the Dumas Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News.The clinic will be conducted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS), the City... Read More.

UAMS approved for use of plasma as experimental treatment for COVID-19

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of convalescent plasma in Arkansas as an experimental treatment for COVID-19 with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as the expanded access treatment program sponsor.With the authorization, UAMS Medical Center... Read More.

Dates set for independent candidates to file petitions

Thursday, May 7 by Ray King

Jefferson County Clerk Shawndra Taggart has announced the filing period for independent candidates for city and school board elections in November.Municipal candidates filing with petitions may begin circulating petitions May 7, 2020.Cities of the 1st class require 30 signatures.Cities of the 2nd class and... Read More.

Police issue more than 100 curfew violation citations

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police have written over 100 citations for curfew violations since Sunday, according to Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant.He said that people driving home from work or the store won’t get stopped but if people are hanging out on parking lots or... Read More.

UAMS Radiation Oncologist awarded $1.86 million grant for cancer research

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A five-year grant of more than $1.86 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will fund research aimed at reducing long-term neurological damage caused by a common cancer treatment regimen.Fen Xia, M.D.,... Read More.