UAMS hosting statewide program about healthcare careers

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses will host a statewide virtual summer enrichment program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in health care.Registration for the UAMS “Find Your Future in... Read More.
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Governor extends tax filing deadline

Governor Asa Hutchinson has extended the deadline for state residents to file their income tax returns.According to a press release, the Governor, after consulting with members of the state legislature, extended the deadline to May 17, the same as the deadline to file federal... Read More.

Council committee hears home insurance proposal

By Ray King A committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday was given information on an insurance program to help homeowners cover costs associated with water and sewer line problems. Called the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty program, the program has also... Read More.
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Grant County seeking grant for park walking trail

Grant County will be applying for a grant to create a walking trail in Cox Creek State Park.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said the application is the latest in a series of actions that the county has taken... Read More.
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Sheridan schools revive Ready for Learning task force

The Sheridan School District has revived the Ready for Learning Task Force to make plans for the 2021-2022 school year.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the task force was first created last summer to make recommendations regarding policy and procedures to safely reopen the... Read More.
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Bill to require ultrasound in abortions sent to Governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday voted to require a woman undergoing an abortion to first view an ultrasound, the latest restriction to advance in a state that has already enacted an outright abortion ban.The majority-Republican House voted 74-14 for the... Read More.

Governor vetoed bill on refunding mask mandate fines

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation requiring the state to refund fines imposed on businesses violating coronavirus safety rules, as the state’s virus cases and hospitalizations continued to drop.The sponsor of the refund legislation said he’ll seek... Read More.
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Man arrested after shooting incident

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday morning after he allegedly fired shots into the air outside a nightclub where a fatal shooting also occurred. Karreair Griffin, 32, was taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle driven by Griffin’s brother, Javian Griffin,... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Sunday traffic accident

A 32-year-old Pine Bluff man was killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident Sunday night.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, William Boyd Jr., was traveling south on U.S. 79B, Camden Road at a high rate of speed when the... Read More.