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Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

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VAN BUREN, Ark. (AP) — State, local, federal officials gathered in western Arkansas last week to discuss the response to historic flooding along the Arkansas River in Arkansas and Oklahoma and ways to reduce damage in the future. Following the closed-door meeting Tuesday, U.S. Army... Read More.

Veterans Administration issues Coronavirus warning

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Special Notice from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemTalk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. Here’s what you should know and do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.Know the symptomsCOVID-19 is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in humans, usually 2–14... Read More.
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Arkansas woman convicted in husband’s killing to get parole

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday announced he planned to commute the life sentence of a woman convicted more than three decades ago of fatally shooting her husband, who had physically abused her. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his intent to make Willie... Read More.
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Local election numbers down on Super Tuesday

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The 2020 Primary election is now come and gone, and some candidates are celebrating victories while some are dealing with defeat, and others are preparing for runoff elections.While Super Tuesday is now in the past, there is one glaring issue that stands out for... Read More.

Arkansas candidate backed by GOP groups wins court race

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chief administrative law judge for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission and wife of the state Republican Party chairman was elected Tuesday to the Supreme Court after a race that focused on her deep ties to the GOP. Barbara Webb... Read More.
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Arkansas governor proposes $5.8 budget for coming year

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday proposed a $5.8 billion budget that increases spending by 1.5% for the coming year and told lawmakers he wants to set aside more of the state’s surplus in case of a economic downturn. Hutchinson... Read More.

JCSO seizes narcotics, firearms, and stolen property

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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with The Tri-County Drug Task Force and The Arkansas Community Corrections Special Response Team seized narcotics, stolen property and firearms in a recent arrest.On Monday, March 2nd, deputies were executing a search warrant in an attempt to... Read More.
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Shirley Washington wins Pine Bluff Mayoral re-election bid

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Mayor Shirley Washington has won a second term in office after a landslide victory over Council Member's Ivan Whitfield and Steven Mays.Washington received 5,895 votes compared to Whitfield's 1,179 votes and Mays' 711 votes. Washington received 75.72 % of the votes, while Whitfield received... Read More.

SUPER TUESDAY: Local election results

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Below you will find election results from local races in Jefferson, Cleveland, Grant, and Lincoln counties.PINE BLUFF MAYOR CANDIDATESShirley Washington – Democrat - 5,895Ivan Whitfield – Democrat - 1,179Steven Mays – Democrat - 711PINE BLUFF CITY CLERKJanice L. Roberts – Democrat - 5,004Sharon Hardin... Read More.
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SUPER TUESDAY: Local elections take center stage

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Super Tuesday is here, and there are numerous important positions that citizens will vote for in our local counties.Early voting has taken place since February 18. In Jefferson County 5,034 citizens have voted early with 903 citizens voting on the final day. Those numbers... Read More.
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