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A Bill to Allow Delivery of Alcohol Passes a House Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

A bill to allow retail liquor stores to deliver to homes in wet counties has cleared the Arkansas House Rules Committee. The bill, SB 32, cleared the Senate earlier, was amended to allow microbrewery restaurants and microbreweries themselves to deliver alcohol as well.

Razorbacks and Red Wolves at War Memorial

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

The University of Arkansas and state officials have announced today that the Razorbacks will play Arkansas State at War Memorial Stadium in 2025.The two schools have never met on the football field.The deal is part of an amendment the University of Arkansas signed today... Read More.

Audit Questions Spending by Former Quapaw Nation Leader

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

A former Quapaw Nation leader's spending is being questioned after an audit shows John Berrey spending over $34 million during his 20-year tenure at the helm of the nation. The spending includes $4 million that was paid to former University of Oklahoma and former... Read More.

Stand Your Ground Bill Falls in Committee

Tuesday, February 2 by Staff

The "Stand Your Bill" is dead, for now. The Arkansas House Judiciary Committee defeated SB 24 on a voice vote. The bill, carried by State Senator Bob Ballinger, was previously approved by the State Senate. The committee heard more than three hours of public... Read More.

Arkansas House Summary 02/02/21

Tuesday, February 2 by Staff

On Tuesday, the House passed HB1022. This bill states drivers must have their vehicle’s headlights on from sunrise to sunset. The current law states lights must be on from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.The House also passed HB1112. This bill... Read More.

Curfew for Bars and Restaurants Lifted

Tuesday, February 2 by Staff

Bars and restaurants are allowed to stay open past 11 pm as of Wednesday according to Gov. Hutchinson.The governor issued the curfew late last year and it began in November.

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Gov. Hutchinson Asks President and Congress to Compromise

Tuesday, February 2 by Staff

Gov. Hutchinson, on the heels of the latest tax revenue report showing the state's gross revenue up almost 10%, is asking the Biden Administration and Congress to compromise on a COVID relief bill.The governor says the surplus in the state is the reason why... Read More.

Entergy Customers Will Receive a Credit on February Bill

Monday, February 1 by Staff

Entergy Arkansas customers will see a one-time credit on February 2021 bills, following an annual adjustment based on the outcome of certain federal taxpositions and a decrease in the state tax rate.“Providing affordable, safe and reliable energy is at the heart of what we... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayor in favor of consolidating all three city schools

Tuesday, January 19 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Monday voiced her support for the consolidation of all three school districts in Pine Bluff into one.Washington, a retired educator, was asked about the recent order by the State Education Department that annexed the Dollarway School... Read More.

Arkansas set to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Monday, January 18 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday will expand its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 or older. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is 70, is set to get his first dose of the vaccine Monday afternoon. On Sunday, Arkansas reported... Read More.

More students returning to in-person classes at Watson Chapel

Monday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray KingRetiring Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess said Friday that some of the students who chose to attend classes virtually during the first semester are coming back for-in person instruction.Guess said the parents of a lot of those students who... Read More.

Washington: Volunteer clean up efforts continue Monday in Pine Bluff

Monday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray KingAfter conducting clean-up activities on the west side of Pine Bluff on Saturday, Mayor Shirley Washington led volunteers as they continued the effort Monday as a part of the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service.Washington told Deltaplex News the effort Monday... Read More.