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Quorum Committees meet remotely for first time

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By Ray KingThe 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... Read More.

Help available for mental issues, stress related to COVID-19

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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... Read More.
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CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?

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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 be a red flag that you’re... Read More.
https://www.heart.org/

Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

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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 million, which was $203.1... Read More.
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Firefighters classify 4 structure fires in July as arson

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There were nine structure fires reported in Pine Bluff during the month of July, according to the monthly report from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.Of the nine, fire investigators classified four as arson and the cause of the remaining five was undetermined. Five... Read More.
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New cases of COVID-19 near 800 Monday

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By Ray KingAfter a weekend where new cases of COVID-19 numbered less than 700, Arkansas on Monday saw the number jump to nearly 800 over a 24-hour period.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 787 new cases reported, bringing... Read More.
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