UAPB to host sex trafficking forum on March 17

A forum on human sex trafficking will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff STEM Building and Conference Center, 1530 L.A. “Prexy” Davis Drive.Conducted by the UAPB 1890 Cooperative Extension Program, the forum is free... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson announces intent to grant 15 pardons

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 15 pardons. An additional 30 clemency requests were denied and one had no action taken upon it. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates.The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled... Read More.
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U.A. President’s Medal Awarded to Tommy May

The University of Arkansas System President’s Medal for Service Thursday was given to J. Thomas May, former bank president and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. and current president of its foundation, and past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of... Read More.

Appeal of man who shot Army recruiters in Arkansas rejected

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who fatally shot a U.S. Army soldier and wounded another outside a recruiting station in Little Rock. The ruling dated Thursday and first reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette said... Read More.
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Walton Family Foundation announces grant for Delta project

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Walton Family Foundation on Thursday announced a multi-million dollar effort to complete a biking and pedestrian trail in eastern Arkansas. Now, about 44 miles (70 kilometers) of The Delta Heritage Trail State Park are... Read More.
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Campaign against Arkansas recreational pot measures launched

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surgeon general and church groups launched a campaign Thursday against recreational marijuana proposals that advocates hope to get on the ballot four years after voters approved medical marijuana. The campaign is focused on trying to urge people to not... Read More.

Patient being tested for Coronavirus in Arkansas

A patient in Arkansas is being tested for coronavirus, state health officials said Wednesday.State Department of Health spokesperson Meg Mirivel said the agency has been working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine if the patient met criteria for testing.... Read More.
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Arkansas Blue Cross Gives $817K to Rural Health Partnership

An $817,00 grant from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be shared between 14 hospitals in South Arkansas to assist with the exchange of patient records and to ensure better continuity of care during patient transfers.The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership is a nonprofit... Read More.