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Grant County census data means changes to Sheridan School Board elections

Wednesday, August 25 by Ray King

Census data from Grant County that was recently released will change how the Sheridan School District will conduct school board elections. According to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper, the data showed that the minority population of Grant County is 13 percent and under a law adopted... Read More.

Deaton joins UAM Agriculture department

Tuesday, August 24 by Ray King

MONTICELLO — It's taken a few years, but professionally Brian Deaton is stepping outside his comfort zone. For the first time in his life, the 44-year-old native of Texas has left his home state. Deaton and his family chose Monticello, Arkansas, to put down... Read More.

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Governor: No ICU beds for COVID patients

Tuesday, August 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas does not have any intensive care unit beds available for COVID-19 patients as the state’s coronavirus cases continue to surge, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday. Hutchinson said Tuesday marked the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began that no... Read More.

UAPB Athletic Director talks season tickets and restrictions

Tuesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff gets closer to the Golden Lions season opener next week, Athletic Director Chris Robinson is promoting going online to buy tickets. UAPB opens with the Lane College Dragons on Sept. 4 at Golden Lion Stadium. Robinson appeared... Read More.

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Woman accused in alleged assault on boyfriend

Tuesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday because she allegedly threatened to kill her boyfriend after an argument. Jacqueline Wesley, 58, was taken into custody and when questioned, denied the allegation, Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad said during a court hearing Tuesday. Reading from an... Read More.

SNAP benefits to increase more than 25 percent

Tuesday, August 24 by Ray King

A permanent increase has been announced for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients beginning in October. According to information from the USDA, benefits will rise by more than 25 percent for all 42 million beneficiaries, raising the average monthly per-person benefit from $121 to $157. The... Read More.

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A&P Financial Committee discusses budget plans; new project

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission Finance Committee met for their monthly meeting on Monday, August 23 at the Artspace on Main Street. The committee discussed various financial reports for the A&P committee and the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission which covers the Convention... Read More.

Rison superintendent on face masks

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Rison School District began its second full week of classes Monday and unlike last year, School Superintendent Craig DuPuy said the district is not offering a virtual option this year, and classes are offered 100 percent on-campus only. Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

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NAACP seeks support for school consolidation

Monday, August 23 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Branch of the NAACP is seeking support in an effort to promote the consolidation of the city’s school districts. “Presently, the Pine Bluff Branch of the NAACP is at the beginning stage of pursuing the financial desegregation of the Dollarway,... Read More.

Parents at White Hall want mask mandate rescinded

Monday, August 23 by Ray King

By Ray King A group of parents in the White Hall School District have asked the school board to rescind the mask mandate the board adopted last week before schools began. On Monday, Laura Golden, a parent in the district delivered a petition to Superintendent Doug... Read More.

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UAPB announced Crop Insurance Education available for farmers

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Farmers have been in a lot of discussions since the Pandemic began and extensive rains in the past few years have highlighted the need to understand and manage production risks with crop insurance, Karen Lee, Extension assistant for the University of Arkansas at Pine... Read More.

Heat warning for Ashley, Desha, Chicot, Drew, and Lincoln counties

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Another Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect Tuesday until 8 p.m. for Ashley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln counties. Dangerously hot conditions with daytime heat index values as high as 112 to 115 degrees are expected. Other parts of the state, including other Southeast... Read More.

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