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Judge eases Arkansas petition signature rule due to pandemic

Tuesday, May 26 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a requirement that signatures on initiative petitions be witnessed in person because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge P.K. Holmes on Monday issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state... Read More.

Barbara Warren: Consolidation subject of a number of recent conversations

Tuesday, May 26 by Ray King

By Ray King The current superintendent of the Dollarway School District and soon to be superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District said Tuesday that while she can’t say that her selection to head both districts is the start of efforts to consolidate the districts,... Read More.

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Tommye Bailey Wells, 91, Little Rock

Monday, May 25 by Greg

On Friday, May 22, 2020, Tommye Bailey Wells, passed at the age of 91, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Due to the ongoing worldwide pandemic, a private family graveside service will be held. Tommye was born on August 16, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, to Marguerite and Lamar... Read More.

Governor reports 163 new cases of COVID-19

Saturday, May 23 by Ray King

By Ray King An additional 163 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas between Friday and Saturday, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press briefing, the Governor said the new cases bring the state’s total to 5,775 and according to State Health Officer Dr.... Read More.

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Victim identified in Pine Bluff’s 12th homicide of 2020

Saturday, May 23 by Greg

UPDATE 9:45 a.m: The victim has been identified as 43-year-old James Williams, Jr. Williams, Jr. Was pronounced deceased at 3:15 a.m. by Deputy Coroner April Davis due to multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. His body will be sent to the medical examiner today for... Read More.

New COVID-19 cases drop significantly from Thursday

Friday, May 22 by Ray King

By Ray King After seeing the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period Thursday, the numbers for Friday were significantly lower, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press briefing, the Governor said 154 new cases were reported with 135 of... Read More.

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Warren to Serve as Superintendent of Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts

Friday, May 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key announced today that Barbara Warren will serve a dual role as superintendent of the Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts for the 2020-2021 school year. Warren’s new role will begin July 1. She will... Read More.

Arkansas unemployment rate soars above 10% in April

Friday, May 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ unemployment rate jumped to 10.2% in April as employers shed jobs and shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services said Friday that the state’s civilian work force dropped by 69,598 last month. All... Read More.

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Arizona man sentenced to federal prison on Fentanyl conviction

Friday, May 22 by Ray King

An Arizona man was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison Thursday for his involvement in a fentanyl conspiracy that took him through Arkansas. Herbierto Felix Ruiz, 48, was arrested Sept. 28, 2017 when Arkansas State Police conducted a traffic stop in Russellville on a... Read More.

UAMS gets grants for COVID-19 testing

Friday, May 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Two grants totaling $210,848 from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas will significantly boost the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and slow the spread of infection. The grants are part of... Read More.

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Lincoln County approves preservation month resolution

Friday, May 22 by Ray King

The Lincoln County Quorum Court last week adopted a resolution declaring May as National Preservation Month in the county. According to the Lincoln Ledger, the resolution was necessary to apply for a Heritage Grant to finish the windows at the courthouse. At the meeting, County Judge... Read More.

PBPD investigating cities 11th homicide

Friday, May 22 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. On May 20 around 8:20p.m., Officers were dispatched to 4321 S. Olive in reference to multiple gunshot calls. Once officers arrived on scene, they found a male slumped over in a vehicle... Read More.

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