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Two bodies found in Pine Bluff under “very weird circumstances”.

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

An investigation is underway after the bodies of a male and female were found in what city officials called “very weird circumstances”. One body was found in the area of Ridgeway Road, while the second was found in the area of 73rd Street. Both were... Read More.

Grant County to buy solar power, city of Sheridan shut out

Wednesday, August 5 by Ray King

Grant County has been accepted for a program that will allow them to buy solar generated energy while the City of Sheridan was shut out, at least for now. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the State Public Service Commission ruled earlier this summer that... Read More.

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All prison inmates to be tested for COVID-19

Wednesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he has asked the Arkansas National Guard to assist health officials in testing every prison inmate in the state for COVID-19. At his daily press briefing, Hutchinson said new Secretary of Corrections, Solomon Graves, requested the... Read More.

Second contested race for Pine Bluff City Council develops

Wednesday, August 5 by Ray King

By Ray King As the filing period for independent candidates drew to a close Wednesday, a second race for a seat on the Pine Bluff City Council developed. Yvonne M. Denton has filed for Ward 2, Position 1, and will face Steven Shaner in the November... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Health releases guidelines for school bands and choirs

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

The Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Governor, has sole authority over all instances of quarantine, isolation, and restrictions on commerce and travel throughout Arkansas, as necessary and appropriate to control disease in the state of Arkansas as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. §20-7-109--110. Based on... Read More.

Phase one of Downtown Pine Bluff Streetscape is nearing completion

Wednesday, August 5 by Greg

By Ray King The first phase of the long-awaited Streetscape project that will change the look of downtown is nearing completion, according to Larry Matthews, the director of the city’s Economic and Community Development Department. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday, Matthews talked about... Read More.

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Quorum Committees meet remotely for first time

Tuesday, August 4 by Ray King

By Ray King The first effort by members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to meet remotely Tuesday night got started late but in the words of County Judge Gerald Robinson, “I think we’re doing pretty good.” The Justices of the Peace met for about 45... Read More.

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CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

WASHINGTON — Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke isn’t believed to directly spread the virus, experts say, but infected smokers may blow droplets carrying the virus when they exhale. Being able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you’re... Read More.

Delta Network Food Bank to distribute frozen chicken Wednesday

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

The Delta Network Food Bank will distribute approximately 20,000 pounds of frozen chicken to citizens of Pine Bluff and surrounding towns on Wednesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Food will be distributed on a FIRST COME... Read More.

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Arkansas revenue exceeds expectations despite pandemic

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue at the start of fiscal year surpassed expectations despite the coronavirus pandemic, state finance officials said Tuesday The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue collections in July totaled $665.9 million, which was $203.1... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort to feature two entrances to the property

Tuesday, August 4 by Greg

By Ray King As work continues inside the new Saracen Casino, it is also continuing outside as a roundabout, the first in the city is under construction to provide what Carlton Safa called a “grand entrance to the property. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show... Read More.

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