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3rd lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A third Arkansas lawmaker said Monday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, days before the Legislature is set to meet for this year’s session. Rep. Les Warren said in a statement that he was told by his physician Sunday... Read More.
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Governor closes schools for rest of the year

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By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that all schools in the state will be closed for on-campus learning for the remainder of the school year. Hutchinson was joined at his daily COVID-19 press conference by Education Secretary Johnny Key who said schools in... Read More.

Supreme Court issues new guidelines for judges

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By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued additional guidelines for judges regarding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. In an order issued Friday, Chief Justice John Dan Kemp said that while the courts will remain open, the previously ordered suspension all in-person proceedings in all appellate,... Read More.
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County Judge issues order to close courthouse

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By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued an order closing the county courthouse effective Tuesday April 7 and lasting through Friday April 24. “County leaders and emergency management staff are constantly monitoring developments and strategizing about additional steps needed to protect the public,”... Read More.
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Supreme Court orders hearing in prisoner case

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By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed and sent back to Jefferson County Circuit Court a civil rights and medical malpractice lawsuit involving a man currently housed in a state prison in Lincoln County. The high court said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis... Read More.
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Election Commission to meet Tuesday

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The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the election commission office to certify the results of the March 31 Democratic primary. Also on the agenda will be a Provisional ballot voter hearing... Read More.

Chief Howell discusses PPE’s, decreased calls

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By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that his department has actually seen a slight decrease in the number of calls they have responded to as a result of the Coronavirus. Appearing on the Oldies Morning Show with Greg... Read More.
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Tyson Foods announces bonuses to employees

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Tyson Foods has announced they will pay a bonus to their approximately 116,000 employees, including truckers, who have worked to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, frontline employee and truckers will receive a $500 bonus which will be payable the... Read More.

ADC taking steps to protect inmates and staff from COVID-19

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By Ray King The Arkansas Department of Corrections has stopped in-person visitation at its units as a part of the reaction to the COVID-19 virus. During the governor’s daily news conference on the Coronavirus, ADC Director Wendy Kelly said those visits were halted March 16. She... Read More.
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