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Arkansas House Summary 02.03.21

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

On Wednesday, the House passed several pieces of legislation, including the following:· HB1212-This bill gives the Director of the Division of Workforce Services the discretion to modify employer contributions for certain unemployment insurance claims during an emergency.· HB1068-This bill would... Read More.

Yuracheck: Sec. Hurst “Unbelievable” in Helping Get In State Games

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yuracheck is grateful to the head of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Sec. Stacy Hurst.According to Yuracheck, Sec. Hurst said the Hogs should play meaningful games in Little Rock.Yuracheck says those "meaningful" games are now... Read More.

ArDOT Expands Twitter Accounts

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

From the Arkansas Department of Transportation:The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) is proud to announce the expansion of official Twitter accounts to include @IDriveArkansas, which will now handle all communication and notifications for traffic-related matters. As of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, all traffic... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Wednesday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Reported crime in 2020 down compared to 2019

Wednesday, February 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingReported crime in Pine Bluff declined by eight percent in 2020 compared to 2019, according to Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant.During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Sergeant said there were 4,361 crimes reported in 2019 and 4,010 in... Read More.

A Bill to Allow Delivery of Alcohol Passes a House Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

A bill to allow retail liquor stores to deliver to homes in wet counties has cleared the Arkansas House Rules Committee. The bill, SB 32, cleared the Senate earlier, was amended to allow microbrewery restaurants and microbreweries themselves to deliver alcohol as well.

PINK GOES RED: Heart Healthy Webinar

Wednesday, February 3 by Laron Marbley

PINK GOES RED: Heart Healthy Webinar February is National Heart Health Month and the Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is teaming up with the Delta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to bring you a fun... Read More.

Razorbacks and Red Wolves at War Memorial

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

The University of Arkansas and state officials have announced today that the Razorbacks will play Arkansas State at War Memorial Stadium in 2025.The two schools have never met on the football field.The deal is part of an amendment the University of Arkansas signed today... Read More.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE

Wednesday, February 3 by Greg

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE: Jefferson County, Arkansas - February 03, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Ethan Graves, a missing juvenile, that left his residence on February 1, 2021 at approximately 11:45 p.m.... Read More.

Audit Questions Spending by Former Quapaw Nation Leader

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

A former Quapaw Nation leader's spending is being questioned after an audit shows John Berrey spending over $34 million during his 20-year tenure at the helm of the nation. The spending includes $4 million that was paid to former University of Oklahoma and former... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for school violence reduction project

Wednesday, February 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a three-year, $749,968 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help reduce violent crime in and around Arkansas schools.The project, the School Telemedicine in... Read More.

Hogs down Mississippi State 61-45

Wednesday, February 3 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 10 points and had 10 rebounds as Arkansas cruised to a 61-45 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night.Arkansas (14-5, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) ended its six-game losing streak against Mississippi State (10-9, 4-6).Connor Vanover and Moses Moody... Read More.