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16 Coronavirus cases now confirmed as positive in Arkansas

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Health reports 16 cases of the coronavirus are now confirmed in Arkansas. 30 persons are listed as under investigation. On Saturday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in a press conference that three more cases of coronavirus were confirmed overnight. That brings the total... Read More.

PIne Bluff’s fourth homicide victim of 2020 identified

Saturday, March 14 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating the fourth homicide of 2020. At about 2:15 A.M. officers responded to 5004 W. Barraque in reference to a shooting. On arrival, officers located a male victim with a single gunshot wound lying just outside of the residence.... Read More.

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Listen to Friday Mornings Interview with Senator John Boozman

Friday, March 13 by Greg

U.S. Senator John Boozman joined Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Friday morning on Oldies 101.3. Hear his interview below.

3 new virus cases in Arkansas; canceling some events advised

Friday, March 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of novel coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to nine, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state health officials announced Friday. Hutchinson announced the state had identified three new cases in the central Arkansas area and recommended that events with... Read More.

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Special Notice from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Friday, March 13 by Greg

CAVHS COVID-19 Update CAVHS is committed to protecting our staff and patients by limiting the spread of High Consequence Infections (HCI) like flu and novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. All CAVHS facilities are under active screening conditions. What does this mean for you? All Veterans who... Read More.

Arkansas horse track holding races without spectators

Friday, March 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Hot Springs horse track is holding races this weekend but without spectators on site due to concerns about the novel coronavirus. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort announced the decision on Thursday and said fans who purchased tickets... Read More.

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Local School Districts To Provide Meals For Students While School Is Out

Friday, March 13 by Greg

DOLLARWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Dollarway School District will provide meals to students starting Monday, March 16th thru Friday, March 20th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at 2 sites: Dollarway High School Cafeteria located at 2602 Fluker St. and Mt. Bayou Missionary Baptist Church located at 305... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Hall To Close Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has announced that City Hall will be closed Friday, March 13 through Monday, March 16. See Mayor Washington's announcement below: Good Evening, This is to inform you that due to concerns related to COVID-19, City Hall will be closed Friday, March 13... Read More.

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All schools in four Deltaplex counties to close

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

Governor Asa Hutchinson addressed the media Thursday afternoon to inform the public that ALL school districts in Jefferson, Pulaski, Saline and Grant Counties have been ordered to close beginning Friday, March 13 and running through Friday March 27. These dates can be extended depending on... Read More.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital worker tests positive for coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

A person working at Arkansas Children's Hospital has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to an email the hospital sent to staff members. The email says the hospital learned Wednesday that the worker had been exposed to the virus. The person was tested in... Read More.

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Pine Bluff’s third homicide victim of 2020 identified

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

UPDATE 11:36 A.M.: The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Leonico Florez, a Hispanic male from Clarendon. Florez died due to a gunshot wound to the upper body, and was pronounced deceased at 2:19 a.m. by Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department... Read More.

UAPB to offer online only instruction through March 30, Athletic events canceled

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) officials announced that the institution will offer online only instruction until Monday, March 30. There have been no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) identified among any campus faculty, students, or staff. All faculty are directed to use... Read More.

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