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Westerman objects to change in MSA population requirement

Monday, April 5 by Ray King

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman has objected to plans to revise the metropolitan statistical area population requirement, saying it would have an adverse effect on cities in his district. In his weekly report, Westerman said; On Jan. 19, 2021, the Office of Management and Budget... Read More.

Prattsville man killed in Sunday accident

Monday, April 5 by Ray King

A Prattsville man was killed in a one vehicle accident in Grant County Sunday night. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Jason L. Smith, 46, was southbound on Highway 291 when the 1998 Buick he was driving left the... Read More.

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number of shots for COVID-19 increasing in state

Monday, April 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansans receiving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is rising and the increase in virus cases and deaths are falling, according to data released Saturday. An additional 29,343 doses have been administered and a total... Read More.

Jefferson Regional developing new Cancer Center

Friday, April 2 by Ray King

Jefferson Regional announced Friday that they are expanding access to local cancer care for residents of Southeast Arkansas by making an $8 million investment to develop a fully integrated Cancer Center to be located on campus in the Professional Center 1 (JCP1) building. According to... Read More.

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Teachers and students are back in the classroom after Spring Break

Friday, April 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Teachers and Students from across the Deltaplex have been getting back in the groove of things this week after returning to class in-person from Spring Break. The spring brings more sunlight and usually, kids are ready to finish out the school year... Read More.

Dewitt man sentenced to 40 years in federal prison

Friday, April 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Multiple death threats, including repeated threats to FBI agents and a former United States Attorney, earned a Dewitt man 40 years in federal prison. Clayton Jackson, 35, whose legal address is in Minnesota but who was living in Dewitt when the original threats... Read More.

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Friday, April 2 by Ray King

Two ports in Southeast Arkansas have received grant funds for building repairs and cleaning. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News newspaper, Yellow Bend Port near Arkansas City received $72,274 and the Port of Crossett received $38,692 from the Arkansas Waterways Commission’s Arkansas Port, Intermodal and... Read More.

Lincoln County Lend a Hand gets federal grant

Friday, April 2 by Ray King

Lend a Hand of Lincoln County has received a $12,824 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Lincoln County has distributed emergency food and shelter... Read More.

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Record set in state COVID vaccinations

Friday, April 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Thursday reported a record increase in coronavirus vaccinations administered, two days after the state expanded eligibility for the shots. The Department of Health reported 32,705 additional vaccine doses were administered. Nearly 1.2 million of the 1.7 million vaccine... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt as Easter Hop

Thursday, April 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Police Department partnered with Topps Inc to host their annual Easter Egg hunt as an Easter Hop at the old Plaza Hotel at 2 Convention Center Plaza Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. According to one of... Read More.

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County Judge: Jefferson County to keep mask policy

Thursday, April 1 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Thursday announced that the county will continue its policy of requiring face masks in the Courthouse and other county buildings. Robinson said in a memo to elected officials, department heads and to the general public that the mask policy... Read More.

UAPB Programming Board Hosts Unity Fest on campus

Thursday, April 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Union Programming Board hosted their annual Unity Fest on campus on the lawn of the L.A. Davis Student Union Thursday afternoon. The fest featured a live DJ, food, and fun events such as ziplining, wall climbing,... Read More.

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