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County judge asks elected officials to furlough employees

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By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday asked elected officials and department heads to furlough 30 percent of their employees as the county struggles with a loss of revenue due to the Corona virus. During a virtual meeting with elected officials, Robinson said... Read More.

Restrictions on gyms, fitness centers lifted by Governor

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By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he is lifting the restrictions on gyms, physical fitness centers and indoor athletic facilities effective Monday, May 4 with limits on social distancing. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor listed some of the things the... Read More.
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Two killed, one hurt in Bradley County accident

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Two minors were killed and a third person injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Bradley County early Thursday morning. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, a male and female minor who were not identified were riding in a 2007 Honda... Read More.
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County judge pushes census participation

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According to Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, Jefferson County has a 46.0% self-response rate as of the 27th of April to the 2020 census. The state average is 48.9%, and the national response rate is 53.2%. The importance of getting a complete COUNT for our... Read More.
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Court rejects Washington appeal

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By Ray King The 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.
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State parks to begin to reopen Friday

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By Ray King Arkansas 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.
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Food plants topic at Governor’s COVID-19 update

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By Ray King A 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

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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.
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