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Second contested race for Pine Bluff City Council develops
By Ray King As the filing period for independent candidates drew to a close Wednesday, a second race for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council developed. Yvonne M. Denton has filed for Ward 2, Position 1, and will face Steven Shaner in the November ...
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Arkansas Department of Health releases guidelines for school bands and choirs
The Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Governor, has sole authority over all instances of quarantine, isolation, and restrictions on commerce and travel throughout Arkansas, as necessary and appropriate to control disease in the state of Arkansas as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. §20-7-109--110. Based on ...
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Phase one of Downtown Pine Bluff Streetscape is nearing completion
By Ray King The first phase of the long-awaited Streetscape project that will change the look of downtown is nearing completion, according to Larry Matthews, the director of the city’s Economic and Community Development Department. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Matthews talked about ...
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Quorum Committees meet remotely for first time
By Ray King The first effort by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to meet remotely Tuesday night got started late but in the words of County Judge Gerald Robinson, “I think we’re doing pretty good.” The Justices of the Peace met for about 45 ...
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Help available for mental issues, stress related to COVID-19
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans experiencing mental health issues or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may receive immediate help 24 hours a day through the AR-Connect program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. The program ...
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New cases of COVID-19 near 800 again Tuesday
By Ray King Arkansas reported an additional 784 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, three fewer than were reported Monday. Governor Asa Hutchinson said during his daily COVID-19 press briefing that Pulaski County had the highest number of cases for any single county in ...
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CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?
WASHINGTON — Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke isn’t believed to directly spread the virus, experts say, but infected smokers may blow droplets carrying the virus when they exhale. Being able to smell the smoke might ...
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Delta Network Food Bank to distribute frozen chicken Wednesday
The Delta Network Food Bank will distribute approximately 20,000 pounds of frozen chicken to citizens of Pine Bluff and surrounding towns on Wednesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Food will be distributed on a FIRST COME ...
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Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue at the start of fiscal year surpassed expectations despite the coronavirus pandemic, state finance officials said Tuesday The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue collections in July totaled $665.9 ...
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Kanye West submits petitions to appear on Arkansas ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West on Monday filed signatures to appear on the Arkansas ballot this fall as an independent presidential candidate. Representatives of West submitted 1,723 signatures with the secretary of state’s office, which has 10 days ...
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Saracen Casino Resort to feature two entrances to the property
By Ray King As work continues inside the new Saracen Casino, it is also continuing outside as a roundabout, the first in the city is under construction to provide what Carlton Safa called a “grand entrance to the property. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show ...
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Carlton Saffa explains how Saracen Casino Resort will use the former Bank of America building
By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a short-term lease with the Saracen Casino who will wanted to use the former Bank of America building downtown. Tuesday morning on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Carlton Saffa explained what the building will ...
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