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State hospitals to require COVID vaccinations

Friday, August 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A growing number of Arkansas hospitals said Thursday they’ll require all staff to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped after hitting new records three days in a row. CHI St. Vincent and St. Bernards Healthcare... Read More.

Pine Bluff population decline biggest percentage in country

Friday, August 13 by Ray King

Results of the latest census showed that population in the Pine Bluff metropolitan area declined 13.7 percent between 2010 and 2020, the largest percentage drop in the country. According to figures from the census bureau, Pine Bluff’s population on April 1, 2010 was estimated at... Read More.

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Man arrested for allegedly shooting another man

Friday, August 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man during an altercation Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Sanders, 87, with first-degree battery. Reading... Read More.

Ground breaking medical marijuana facility in Grady

Friday, August 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a recent news release from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the Carpenter family, long-time vegetable producers in Lincoln County, Arkansas, recently broke ground for a medical marijuana facility in Grady, Arkansas. On Monday, August 9, friends, county officials, local state... Read More.

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White Hall superintendent talks virtual options; mask requirement

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With school set to begin in the White Hall School District on Monday, the school board has made the decision to require students, teachers, and others to wear masks at every school in the district for the first 60 days. Superintendent Doug Dorris... Read More.

Westerman discusses infrastructure package

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Now that the U.S. Senate has passed the first phase of President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure legislation, it moves to the House of Representatives where its future is less certain. Before that happens, the Senate will attempt to pass the second part of... Read More.

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UAPB reimplementing face covering policy on campus

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, August 11, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees system passed a resolution requiring all system institutions to adopt policies regarding face coverings. This includes the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff which announced Thursday the previous mask policy is now in effect... Read More.

UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence Alexander Named Chairman of the SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors

Thursday, August 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence Alexander Named Chairman of the SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors Courtesy of the SWAC.org The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chancellor Dr. Laurence Alexander is slated to serve as the next chairman of the SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors... Read More.

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Westerman celebrates NCTR 50th anniversary

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Wednesday, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) spoke to the 50th-anniversary celebration of the National Center of Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Westerman talked about the facility with Deltaplex News. According to a news release, NCTR is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research facility... Read More.

Stuttgart voters pass proposal to fund street and drainage improvements

Thursday, August 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, the City of Stuttgart's bond refinancing proposal to help fund street and drainage improvements was approved by voters. According to officials at the Arkansas County Clerk’s Office, 474 votes were cast in the special election, which asked voters to approve the refinancing of... Read More.

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White Hall School District hosting vaccine clinic for teachers and students

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

During the White Hall School District's recent board meeting, a vaccine clinic to be held on Thursday, August 12, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm was discussed. This clinic was originally for teachers and students receiving their second vaccine shots but is now also open for... Read More.

Surgeon General talks to Star City Area Chamber about expedition medicine; Vaccine importance

Wednesday, August 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Star City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an informational event Wednesday, August 11, with Dr. Greg Bledsoe, the current surgeon general of the Arkansas Health Department and health advisor to Governor Asa Hutchinson. The event was put in place by Reid Robertson who is... Read More.

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