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Petitions submitted for Arkansas redistricting initiative

Monday, July 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an effort to change the way Arkansas redraws its congressional and legislative districts submitted thousands of signatures Monday to try and get their proposal on the November ballot. Arkansas Voters First said it submitted 98,728 signatures for its... Read More.

All 75 Arkansas counties now have case of COVID-19 reported

Monday, July 6 by Ray King

By Ray King At least one case of COVID-19 has now been reported in all of Arkansas’ 75 counties, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said Monday. Speaking at the governor’s daily COVID-19 update, Smith said there had been one holdout (county) before the weekend. He... Read More.

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CARTI to erect Pine Bluff treatment center

Monday, July 6 by Greg

According to Arkansas Business, the board of directors of CARTI, the cancer treatment institute based in Little Rock, decided last week to build a new cancer treatment center in Pine Bluff. “We chose Pine Bluff as the location for our newest facility based on patient... Read More.

Hutchinson will insist on masks if Trump rallies in Arkansas

Monday, July 6 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — If President Donald Trump decides to hold a campaign rally in Arkansas, the state will insist that all participants are socially distanced and wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday. Hutchison’s comments on... Read More.

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Governor approves model face mask ordinance

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King A model ordinance that would permit Arkansas cities to adopt a face mask policy has won the approval of Governor Asa Hutchinson who has issued an executive order to that effect. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the Governor said he has worked... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council to consider legislation allowing lease for new fire station

Friday, July 3 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday will consider legislation allowing Mayor Shirley Washington to sign a lease with Saracen Casino for the new fire station that is being constructed near the site of the main casino. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

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Mayor Washington discusses July 4 holiday and positive press for Pine Bluff

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday morning to talk about the fireworks show that is scheduled for Saturday. Since the first case of COVID-19 in Arkansas was reported in Pine Bluff, Washington was asked about the... Read More.

PB Fire Chief Howell and Mayor Washington discuss July 4 weekend plans

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King With the 4th of July just a day away, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief said Friday that shooting fireworks in the city limits of Pine Bluff is not allowed. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Shauwn Howell said a city... Read More.

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Suspect in Dumas murder found dead from apparent suicide

Thursday, July 2 by Greg

Texas law enforcement authorities notified Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division shortly after 6 PM Thursday night that Lavern Blackmon of Conway (Arkansas) is dead. Preliminarily authorities in Conroe, Texas believe Blackmon died from a self-inflected gunshot wound. Conroe, Texas is... Read More.

Governor supports use of absentee ballot because of COVID-19 fear

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he fully supports a decision by Secretary of State John Thurston that will allow citizens who are concerned about catching COVID-19 at polling places to be able to vote with an absentee ballot. Currently, state law... Read More.

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Record number of COVID-19 cases reported in state

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas recorded its highest one-day total of new COVID-19 cases since the first case was reported in March, Governor Asa Hutchinson said during his daily press briefing Thursday. Hutchinson said that there were 878 cases reported, bringing the total for the state to... Read More.

AGFC urges boaters to be safe and socially conscious during holiday weekend

Thursday, July 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Boating enforcement officers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are working hard to keep our waters safe, and want to remind everyone to practice safe boating habits and social distancing recommendations as we head into the Independence Day holiday. They... Read More.

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