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Governor reports 163 new cases of COVID-19

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By Ray King An additional 163 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas between Friday and Saturday, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press briefing, the Governor said the new cases bring the state’s total to 5,775 and according to State Health Officer Dr.... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases drop significantly from Thursday

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By Ray King After seeing the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period Thursday, the numbers for Friday were significantly lower, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press briefing, the Governor said 154 new cases were reported with 135 of... Read More.
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UAMS gets grants for COVID-19 testing

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LITTLE ROCK — Two grants totaling $210,848 from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas will significantly boost the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and slow the spread of infection. The grants are part of... Read More.
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Lincoln County approves preservation month resolution

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The Lincoln County Quorum Court last week adopted a resolution declaring May as National Preservation Month in the county. According to the Lincoln Ledger, the resolution was necessary to apply for a Heritage Grant to finish the windows at the courthouse. At the meeting, County Judge... Read More.

One dead, one wounded in Pine Bluff shooting

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The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. On May 20, 2020 around 8:20 p.m., Officers were dispatched to 4321 S. Olive in reference to multiple gunshot calls. Once officers arrived on scene, they found a male slumped over... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Transit gets $2.2 million Federal grant

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LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA)  announced Thursday a $2.2 million grant award to Pine Bluff Transit as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020. Pine Bluff Transit will use the grant funds for transit operations, capital expenses, preventive maintenance, paratransit, and services and equipment... Read More.

Health Department release guidelines for camps

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By Ray King The Arkansas Department of Health has released guidelines for opening summer residential camps, both day and overnight camps. For overnight camps, staff and campers are strongly encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to arrival at the camp and also strongly encouraged to... Read More.
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455 cases of COVID-19 reported in single day

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By Ray King On the same day that Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that team sports and overnight summer camps can resume, he also announced the largest increase in the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in a single day. At his daily press conference Thursday, the... Read More.
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UAMS Researcher to use grant to study food insecurity and diabetes

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FAYETTEVILLE – A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher recently received a $991,145 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the nutritional health of low-income individuals with type 2 diabetes. Christopher Long, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of... Read More.

Armed disturbance results in arrest

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By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a relative. Richard Smith, 56, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 4900 block of West Short Barraque St., at 1:47 p.m. Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.
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