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Ag-gag lawsuit reinstated by appeals court

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St. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court revived a legal challenge Monday to an Arkansas law that farm organizations have used to shield themselves from undercover investigations by animal rights groups. A three-judge panel of the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals... Read More.

Washington to keep masks mandatory in municipal buildings

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Statement from Mayor Shirley M. Washington As mask policies are being reinstated and re-examined in certain areas of the state, the City of Pine Bluff will continue to require facial coverings in all municipal buildings. The City remains firm in encouraging businesses and organizations... Read More.
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Man wanted by White Hall Police turns self in

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Update: White Hall Police Chief Greg Shapiro reported that Dirks turned himself in at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Tuesday morning. Original story: White Hall Police Department is in search of Tyrone Lashaun Dirks, 42, for aggravated assault on a family or household member and two... Read More.

One killed, one injured in Friday accident

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One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Cleveland County Friday night. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Ashlyn N. Harris, 20, of Rison died when the vehicle she was riding in left the... Read More.
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UAPB launches MBA, M.Ed. Programs for Fall 2021

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After receiving approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will offer two new master's programs beginning the Fall 2021 semester. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Education-Vocational Rehabilitation-Addiction Counseling is now... Read More.
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Congressman Westerman talks about border security

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In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman talked about immigration and the need for a barrier at the southern border. I recently lead a congressional delegation to McCallen, Texas to see the results of the immigration crisis happening at our southern border. What... Read More.

Judge blocks mask ban mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox issued a... Read More.
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Chief Howell discusses COVID and new equipment

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By Ray King During the month of July, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to 293 medically-related calls, 39 more than in the previous month. Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday many of those calls were non-life-threatening and attributed some of... Read More.

Temporary displacement of Star City Middle School students planned

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Delays in the installation of new air conditioning units at the Star City Middle School will cause a temporary displacement of some students, according to Superintendent Jordan Frizzell. The delays are attributed to COVID pandemic. Frizzell said the air conditioning manufacturer had guaranteed delivery before... Read More.
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