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U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

The nation's pediatricians have come out with a strong statement in favor of bringing children back to the classroom this fall wherever and whenever they can do so safely. The American Academy of Pediatrics' guidance "strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school... Read More.

Body found in Desha County prompts investigation

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

An investigation is underway in Desha County after a body was found on a rural road Monday. Media reports identified the victim as Viola Davis, 56, of Dumas. Special agents of the Arkansas State Police and The Desha County Sheriff’s Office are conducting the investigation. No further... Read More.

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Salvation Army welcomes new leaders in Central Arkansas

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

Majors Bill and Stephanie Mockabee, Lieutenant Tim Morrison and both of their families. They assumed their position on June 28 and are looking forward to getting to know the community and continuing the ministry of The Salvation Army in the Central Arkansas communities. The Salvation... Read More.

State employees to get raise because of surplus revenue

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas will end the fiscal year with an additional $360 million in revenue they were not expecting, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday. Among other things, that means that state employees will be receiving a 2.2 percent merit pay raise. At his daily COVID-19 press... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers safety tips for July 4 holiday

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the water. Whatever people have planned, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe. “We want... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas allocates over $5000.00 to partner agencies that feed and shelter

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

The United Way of Southeast Arkansas is allocating over $5000.00 to local feeding and sheltering partner agencies due to generous donations made by local community members and businesses. “Our first priority are the individuals, families and seniors who rely on food banks and sheltering agencies... Read More.

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Deltaplex area homeowners and renters may be eligible for disaster assistance following Easter Sunday storms

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Drew, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita and Phillips Counties affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on April 12, 2020, may be eligible for disaster assistance through the State of Arkansas Individual Assistance program. Individuals whose primary residence... Read More.

UAMS awarded money for COVID-19 digital health technology

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $940,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for digital health technology to treat patients for COVID-19 and deliver medical information to patients and providers across the state. The funds also will help... Read More.

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Texas man arrested after altercation at White Hall

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

By Ray King A Texas man who was waited on an outstanding warrant was arrested by White Hall Police Sunday after an altercation with his former girlfriend. Brandon Lee Hayes, 25, was taken into custody by White Hall Officers after he ran from them, leaving behind... Read More.

State Prison Director to retire

Tuesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ prison system said Monday she’s retiring at the end of July after more than 2,300 inmates have been infected with the coronavirus. Arkansas Department of Corrections Secretary Wendy Kelley announced her retirement at a state Board... Read More.

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State Trooper identified following Saturday officer involved shooting

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

Sergeant Marcus Daniels, a 13 year veteran of the Arkansas State Police, is identified as the Arkansas State Trooper who shot Aloysius Keaton Saturday evening, only seconds after Keaton stabbed an Arkansas Highway Police Officer while fleeing from police. The shooting incident... Read More.

Cases of COVID-19 decline in state after increases last week

Monday, June 29 by Ray King

By Ray King Reported cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas which last week were in excess of 700 per day have declined for the past three days, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday. There are currently 20,257 cumulative cases of COVID-19, that’s 439 more than were reported on... Read More.

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