Poyen schools looking at 4-day week

The Poyen School District is reportedly considering switching from a five-day to a four-day week. According to a story in the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Superintendent Ronnie Kissire said the district looked at other schools who are using a four-day week and they seem to be... Read More.
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Arkansas State releases 2022 baseball schedule

Twenty-eight home contests dot the calendar for the Arkansas State baseball team, as head coach Tommy Raffo unveiled the 2022 schedule Thursday. A-State’s 2022 slate features five opponents who competed in NCAA Regionals in 2021, as well as four games against Southeastern Conference foes. In... Read More.
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Arkansas rent relief deadline extended into next year

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials said Wednesday that they have extended into next year the deadline for applying for rental relief after little of the state’s share of the federal funds for the program had been spent. The state Department of Human Services... Read More.
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Hutchinson discusses developmentally disabled waitlist

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday discussed the Community and Employment Supports Medicaid waiver that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hutchinson said the waiver serves more than 5,000 Arkansans, but for many years there has been a significant waiting list for thousands... Read More.
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Second city ward map gets OK from council

By Ray King The second revision of maps showing the new ward boundaries for the City of Pine Bluff was introduced during a special called meeting of the council Wednesday afternoon and was favored by the seven council members present. Councilmember Bruce Lockett was the only... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department searching for missing man

The Detective Division of the Pine Bluff Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing man.  Carl Pope is a 49-year-old man who was last seen by his family on September 27, 2021.  His family reports it is not uncommon... Read More.