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Judge Gerald Robinson discusses furlough ordinance

Wednesday, May 6 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved an ordinance mandating a 30 percent workforce reduction which will be accomplished through furloughs for many of the county’s departments.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, County Judge Gerald Robinson said he didn’t... Read More.

County adopts furlough ordinance with modifications

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter more than an hour of discussion Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court approved a furlough program for employees as a way to save money because of declining revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Although the intent of the original ordinance was... Read More.

Steven Bloomberg: “Root cause” of violence in Pine Bluff must be found and addressed

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingAppearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday morning, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, the President of Southeast Arkansas College was asked about the homicides in Pine Bluff and specifically about the fact that there had been six... Read More.

Steven Bloomberg: Colleges face “multiple challenges” with online instruction

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs colleges and universities across the country plan for the upcoming fall semester, the President of Southeast Arkansas College, Dr. Steven Bloomberg said while some are looking at classes only on-line, there are others who plan to offer on-campus instruction.Appearing on the... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson lifts restrictions against out of state travelers

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has lifted the restriction that prohibited out-of-state travelers from coming to the state for recreational purposes.At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor said people who come from known hot spots, New York, New Jersey... Read More.

Pine Bluff native Dr. Bradsher receives UAMS top faculty award

Tuesday, May 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Robert W. Bradsher Jr., M.D. — a professor of infectious diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine — has received the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Service Award from the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).The award... Read More.

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Victim identified in Monday homicide in Pine Bluff

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shootingat 33rd & Hazel at approximately 6 p.m. Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers found 38-year-old Elvis Kendal with gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle. He was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center where he later died of... Read More.

City Council gives green light to shared work program

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to apply for employees to participate in the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program conducted by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.Under the program, the work... Read More.

Governor to pardon three from Pine Bluff

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson Monday announced his intent to grant pardons to 20 people, including three from Pine Bluff.. An additional 28 clemency requests were denied and six had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates.The applicants intended... Read More.

Governor issues guidelines for churches, directive for indoor and outdoor event venues

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced guidelines for churches who have been limited to the number of people who could attend services.At his daily press conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor also announced he had issued a directive dealing with... Read More.

Fire calls decrease in April compared to March

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingFirefighters in Pine Bluff answered 19 fewer calls in April than they did in March, according to the monthly report from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.They responded to 310 calls last month compared to 329 in March. The April total includes... Read More.

Courthouse access restricted to May 15

Monday, May 4 by Ray King

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Jefferson County Judge and Chief Executive Officer, Gerald Robinson, has extended the Executive Order restricting public access to county facilities through May 15th to protect the health of county employees and the public.Public access to the Jefferson County... Read More.