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Howell refutes report stating Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service is low on PPE

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service Chief Shauwn Howell said Wednesday his department has enough PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including N-95 masks to protect firefighters and the community.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said that at the beginning of the... Read More.

Court rejects Washington appeal

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Jefferson County man convicted as an habitual offender of being a felon in possession of a firearm who contended that his decision to represent himself at trial was not made... Read More.

State parks to begin to reopen Friday

Tuesday, April 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas State parks which have been closed since April 3 will begin to reopen Friday under specific conditions.Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that beginning May 1, over-night camping will be permitted in state parks but only for in-state residents and only with... Read More.

Owoh gives thoughts on decision to leave the Pine Bluff School District

Tuesday, April 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter two years as Superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District, Dr. Jeremy Owoh is saying goodbye to the city and taking a new job in Little Rock.Appearing on the Oldies 101,3 morning show, he said he has accepted a job as... Read More.

Food plants topic at Governor’s COVID-19 update

Monday, April 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingA recent statement by an executive for Tyson Foods predicted a food shortage as processing plants around the country close because of the COVID-19 virus was a topic of discussion Monday during Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily update on the Corona virus pandemic.Hutchinson... Read More.

2 killed, 3 injured in Dumas accident

Saturday, April 25 by Ray King

Two people were killed and three others injured Friday night in a one-vehicle accident inside the Dumas city limits.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Anna N. Joyner, 23, and Kiyeshia R. Croom, 20, were passengers in a 2007 Chevrolet Impala... Read More.

Schools asked to wait until July for graduation ceremonies

Saturday, April 25 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas schools who want to have a graduation ceremony for their seniors are being told to wait until after July 1.Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key said Saturday that traditional graduation ceremonies which in past years drew hundreds it not thousands of... Read More.

More than 1,200 inmates to be considered for parole

Friday, April 24 by Ray King

The Board of Corrections voted unanimously Friday to invoke the expanded Emergency Powers Act and certify a list of 1,244 inmates as being eligible for consideration by the Parole Board.The list of inmates is larger than usual because the requirement that inmates must have... Read More.

Governor adds money to fund to help businesses

Friday, April 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that he is adding $1 million to the fund set up to assist business owners who lost business because of the COVID-19 pandemic.During his daily press conference, the Governor said $5 million which was in the... Read More.

More COVID-19 cases reported at Cummins Prison

Friday, April 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn additional 276 cases of COVID-19 were reported within the past 24 hours and 198 of them were from Cummins Prison.During Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily press conference on COVID-19, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said that a total of 690 inmates... Read More.

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Lincoln County JP’s told to expect less tax money

Friday, April 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingFinancial woes were on the minds of Lincoln County Justices of the Peace when they met Monday night.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, County Treasurer Lisa McGehee said the county general fund is expected to be short about $23,500 each month because... Read More.

Jefferson Regional gets grant for COVID-19 testing

Thursday, April 23 by Ray King

Jefferson Regional has received a grant from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas that will allow for faster COVID-19 testing.The grant, in the amount of $122,093, will be used to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities and implement rapid testing that will provide... Read More.