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Inmates, staff at Randall Williams unit test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray King A total of 48 inmates and two staff members at the Randall Williams Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections at Pine Bluff have tested positive for COVID-19, according to State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith. He made the announcement during Governor Asa... Read More.

Spike in COVID-19 in St. Francis County linked to federal prison

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that an additional 121 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, with 27 of them residing in St. Francis County, which is the home of the Federal Correctional Institute. The federal prison, located at Forrest... Read More.

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Pine Bluff curfew to remain in effect despite reopening of businesses

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A city-wide curfew in Pine Bluff will remain in effect despite the fact that businesses, including the Saracen Casino Annex are preparing to reopen on May 18. The curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., seven days and week and... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington discusses the number of homicides over the past month

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray King During an appearance on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was asked about the number of homicides in the city and what could be done about them. She said Pine Bluff did... Read More.

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Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson took to the road for the second time in a week Monday to conduct his daily COVID-19 press briefing, this time from El Dorado. State Representative Matthew Shephard, who was elected Speaker of the House recently and is from... Read More.

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses curfew protocol

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray King While the curfew remains in effect for Pine Bluff and Jefferson County remains in effect until June 1, restaurants have reopened, and the Saracen Casino Annex is scheduled to reopen on May 18. The curfew currently is in effect from 9 p.m. to... Read More.

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

Saturday, May 9 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor 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 King Arkansas 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.

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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.

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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 King Governor 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.

Author: Ray King

Inmates, staff at Randall Williams unit test positive for COVID-19

Spike in COVID-19 in St. Francis County linked to federal prison

Pine Bluff curfew to remain in effect despite reopening of businesses

Mayor Shirley Washington discusses the number of homicides over the past month

Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses curfew protocol

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

Swimming pools, splash pads can open May 22

UAMS receives grant for digital health education

Fire at furniture store under investigation

PBPD provides update on Thursday shooting at 12th and Blake

Saracen Casino Annex given green light to reopen

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