Governor approves model face mask ordinance

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.

SBA approves disaster declaration for SeArk counties due to Easter Sunday storms

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently approved a disaster declaration for Jefferson County. SBA provides low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private, non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters to repair or replace uninsured/underinsured disaster damaged property. The SBA will also offer Economic... Read More.
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Lincoln County approves preservation month resolution

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.
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AGFC approves veterans waterfowl hunt in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners unanimously voted to approve special veteran’s waterfowl hunts to coincide with this year’s youth hunts at Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The hunt originally was approved at the federal level earlier this year as a way to show... Read More.
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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Garbage Rate Hike

An increase in the rate Waste Management charges for garbage collections was approved by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday. The resolution passed although Alderman Steven Mays and Alderwoman Thelma Walker opposed the rate hike.  Residents will go from paying $16.69 to $17.07 per... Read More.
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Arkansas Approves Increases for Marketplace Insurers

Arkansas has approved average rate increases ranging from 1 percent to 4.6 percent for plans offered through the insurance marketplace under the federal health care law. The Insurance Department on Thursday announced the new rate increases for the plans for 2019. It approved a 4.6... Read More.