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Arkansas downs Colgate 85-68

Friday, March 19 by Ray King

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Smith had 29 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 10 Arkansas shut down high-scoring Colgate to open the NCAA Tournament with an 85-68 win on Friday. The 14th-seeded Raiders (14-2) had upset pickers out of their seats early in the South... Read More.

What do you think of Pine Bluff suing Jefferson county?

Friday, March 19 by Greg

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Casino shooting suspect makes first court appearance

Friday, March 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against one of the men accused of firing shots on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino on March 11 that resulted in a security officer being shot in the abdomen. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Tirek... Read More.

Governor activates national guard to help with covid vaccinations

Friday, March 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with coronavirus vaccinations. Hutchinson said the Guard members would administer vaccinations in four public health regions. Each of the four teams will... Read More.

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Grant County Middle School Student Wins 2021 State Spelling Bee

Friday, March 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Avery Grayson Williams from Sheridan Middle School in Grant County won the 2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee. Williams was amongst 47 other students that competed across the state at the state's capital. The event was held on Saturday, March... Read More.

Pine Bluff sues Jefferson County over jail bed space fees

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

By Ray King A lawsuit has been filed by the City of Pine Bluff against Jefferson County seeking to enforce an agreement between the city and county dealing with fees for bed space at the adult detention center and which goes back more than 15... Read More.

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Mayor talks progress, future plans in State of the City Address

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In an address that lasted just 38 minutes, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Thursday laid out some of the challenges the city faced last year and her hopes for the future. Washington got a standing ovation as she began her State of... Read More.

Mayor talks infrastructure improvements, council members respond

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her annual State of the City address Thursday evening at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Mayor Washington addressed the past year of growth with the development of new infrastructures and as a result, a rise in... Read More.

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Casino shooting suspect Langel surrenders to police

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

Tirek Langel, 22, the final suspect linked to the shooting on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino last Thursday is now in custody. Langel’s attorney surrendered him to police and Langel will be taken to the adult detention center pending a court appearance. Witnesses and... Read More.

Legislature approves conscience objector bill

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Thursday approved a bill allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone due to religious or moral objections, sending it to the governor over complaints that would create a blanket right to discriminate against patients. The majority-Republican... Read More.

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UAMS sets COVID-19 clinic in Little Rock

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 22 at Jericho Way Day Resource Center, 3000 Spring Blvd., in Little Rock. There is no out-of-pocket cost to the... Read More.

Superintendent says enrollment at Star City schools improving

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

Star City School District Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told members of the school board Monday that enrollment in the district is up to 1404 and is improving. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Frizzell said the district is doing better than other schools in the area... Read More.

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