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Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Friday, July 30 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently repealed an ordinance that required competitive bidding on purchases over $20,000. At its July 19 meeting, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt told the county’s legislative body that the ordinance was in compliance with the law at the time, but... Read More.

Shooting suspect appears in court

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of shots being fired at an apartment complex in Southwestern Pine Bluff on July 20 resulted in the arrest of a man witnesses identified as having fired some of the shots. Darrion Williams, 19, told an Arkansas State Police investigator that... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for man accused of stealing a motocycle

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday with a motorcycle that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mark Glover, 56, with theft... Read More.

Pandemic assistance now available for timber harvesters and haulers

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Times-News, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing Pandemic assistance up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses. The funding like most pandemic assistance is to provide relief to those that have experienced losses... Read More.

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Evergreen Packaging to halt production of coated groundwood paper at Pine Bluff mill

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

The parent company of Evergreen Packaging announced Thursday it will be getting out of the coated groundwood paper business. As a result, the company will permanently halt the production of coated groundwood paper at its Pine Bluff location. A news release from the company said the... Read More.

Governor calls special session on lifting mask ban for schools

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor said Thursday that he will call lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider lifting the state’s ban on mask requirements in public schools as the state faces a surge in coronavirus cases. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he... Read More.

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Monticello looking for certified water distributor

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

The City of Monticello is searching for a full-time licensed water operator and distributor, according to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper. In its Wednesday edition, the newspaper reported tbt the subject of a licensed operator at a meeting of the Monticello City Council where water issues... Read More.

Judge orders resumption of supplemental unemployment benefits

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A judge has ordered Arkansas to resume its participation in supplemental federal unemployment assistance that the state cut off to thousands of workers. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herbert Wright on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction ordering the state to seek... Read More.

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State COVID cases continue to increase

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday reported 1,703 new coronavirus cases as the number of people in the state hospitalized because of the virus continued to climb. The Department of Health reported that the state’s cases since the pandemic began now totals 379,726.... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested and charged with second-degree battery

Thursday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report that a man was down sent Pine Bluff Police to the 2200 block of Chestnut Street Tuesday where they found the man unconscious and bleeding from the left side of his head. The man, later identified as Eddie Wilkerson was... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for man injuring girlfriend in altercation

Thursday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring his girlfriend during an altercation Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Johnson, 22, with second offense... Read More.

U-A board agrees to keep Fulbright statue at Fayetteville campus

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a plan to keep a statue of the late Sen. J. William Fulbright on its flagship campus, despite calls to remove it because of his opposition to integration. The board... Read More.

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