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legislature sends restrictions on cryptocurrency bill to Governor

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments’ ability to regulate them last year. The majority-Republican House overwhelmingly approved the Senate-backed measures, sending them to GOP Gov.... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges background checks on gun buyers

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty-six Republican attorneys general filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers across the United States to run background checks on buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores. The lawsuits filed in federal court... Read More.

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ASP gives update on Tuesday night shooting

Thursday, May 2 by Rick Walker

Arkansas State Police have provided an update on the Tuesday night shooting on I-630. The update says the shooting was not random and was not the result of road rage. Witnesses said a Honda Accord was travelin on I-630 with three occupants. As the car... Read More.

County employees paid a day late

Wednesday, May 1 by Greg

Some Jefferson County employees did not work Wednesday morning but started to trickle back to work after hearing County Judge Gerald Robinson issued another court order approving manual payroll and that the 2 employees in question checks will be held at this time. County Clerk... Read More.

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Finalists announced for SEARK Presidency

Wednesday, May 1 by Greg

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is pleased to announce the selection of three finalists for the position of President of SEARK College. After an extensive search process, the finalists have been identified as follows (listed alphabetically): Dr. Tyrone Jackson, Ed.D. Current Position: President, Mississippi Delta... Read More.

United Way Director Jason Duren explains how County employees can receive help

Wednesday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Morning Show host Greg Horne talked with United Way Director Jason Duren about the estimated 400 Jefferson County employees who did not get paid because of a dispute between County Judge Gerald Robinson... Read More.

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The Pine Bluff City Council is considering accepting a $2 million grant to complete the 6th and Main project

Wednesday, May 1 by Alex Bivens

When they meet Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council will consider a resolution accepting a $2 million grant from Simmons Bank and the Simmons Foundation to be used to complete the Urban Renewal Agency’s Community Project at 6th Avenue and Main Street. In return, the... Read More.

Walmart closing all 51 Health Clinics, including three here in Arkansas

Wednesday, May 1 by Rick Walker

Citing rising operating costs, Walmart has announced that they are closing all of their health centers and virtual care services. They launched the services in 2019. The reason for the closures is "reimbursement problems and escalating operating costs. A spokesperson for the company said... Read More.

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Hence continues torrid start by blowing away Drillers last night

Wednesday, May 1 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence turned in another dominant performance last night, as the Springfield Cardinals beat the Tulsa Drillers 6-2 at OneOk Field. The Cardinals raised their league leading record to 15-7 by scoring 4 runs in the top of the 5th... Read More.

First lawsuit filed against County Judge over pay being withheld

Wednesday, May 1 by Rick Walker

At yesterday's Community Chat, Little Rock Attorney Luther Sutter announced he will be filing a class action lawsuit against County Judge Gerald Robinson over the fact that county employees are not being paid. The lawsuit was filed in the 11th West Circuit Court. Although... Read More.

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lawsuit filed over decision to remove X on state ID and driver’s licenses

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas... Read More.

One killed, two hurt in fiery Tuesday accident

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

One person was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 63 at the River Bridge Tuesday night. According to a preliminary report, the victim, an-unidentified female was a passenger in a vehicle that was southbound that crossed the centerline and struck... Read More.

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