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UAPB receives $500,000 Anonymous Gift to Assist Students in Degree Completion

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

Pine Bluff, AR — On Thursday, Jan. 20, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced it is the recipient of a $500,000 gift to enhance its capacity in supporting students pursuing a college degree. The donation from an anonymous individual donor is... Read More.

Arkansas National Guard, State Police to assist Louisiana hurricane rescue

Thursday, September 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

More than 500 members of the Arkansas National Guard will deploy to Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday.In addition, 33 Arkansas State Troopers are awaiting federal approval to go to Louisiana to assist Louisiana State Police.“When our neighbors... Read More.

JCSO applies for grant to assist with equipment purchases and drug investigator

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that his agency has applied for a grant to purchase equipment and to pay for an investigator to deal with drug overdose incidents.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Woods said:He said the same... Read More.

Telecommunication company stages equipment at Pines Mall to assist with storm damage if needed

Thursday, August 27 by Staff

With Hurricane Laura expected to hit Southeast Arkansas hard later Thursday, a large contingent of equipment, manpower and technical expertise set up shop on the parking lot of the Pines Mall, preparing to work on restoring telecommunications equipment.The mall parking lot is being used... Read More.

Jefferson County Road Department to assist with removal of storm debris

Monday, April 27 by Greg

The Jefferson County Road Department crews are removing debris across the county from the recent storms.Citizens, businesses, and contractors have until June 11 to request collection.A contact person’s name, phone number and address will be required to schedule pickup.For individuals that want to haul... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas continue to assist clients while following COVID-19 guidelines

Friday, April 17 by Greg

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is committed to assisting our clients while following governmental guidelines for COVID-19. Our client’s health and safety mean the world to us.Our Senior Centers will remain closed until further notice. We would like to extend a heartfelt... Read More.

Arkansas State Police to assist with enforcing social distancing orders

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police will help enforce Governor Asa Hutchinson's social distancing orders. The orders include a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people in any confined indoor or outdoor space, with exceptions for business, places of worship, and government entities.Colonel Bill Bryant... Read More.

10 Arkansas National Guardsmen mobilized to assist with COVID-19 operations

Monday, March 30 by Greg

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has mobilized 10 Arkansas and Air National Guardsmen to the Arkansas Department of Health and various locations around the state to assist with Department of Health and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with assessing large facilities to determine if build outs... Read More.

Federal Grant to Assist with the Gift of Reading

Monday, November 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Arkansas a $38 million grant to improve literacy in the state, and on Friday, Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the benefits to Arkansas.And it starts with a simple fact: Reading changes everything, the governor... Read More.

Cato’s to assist Animal Shelter in Warren

Friday, November 1 by Greg

Latricia Moseley, Manager of the CATO Store on Main Street in Warren announces plans for CATO to assist the animal shelter in Warren. The store will be the drop off location for customers who desire to assist the shelter by dropping off dog food,... Read More.