Mayor: Mask mandate stays in city buildings

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Wednesday said in a statement that the city will still require face coverings, despite Governor Asa Hutchinson’s decision to lift the statewide mask mandate. Here is Washington’s statement. In response to the governor lifting the state-wide mask mandate, the City... Read More.

Sheridan’s Williams finalist for Searcy Superintendent’s job

Sheridan School Superintendent Jerrod Williams, who has been in the position since 2014 is a finalist for the superintendent’s position in the Searcy School District. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Williams was one of four people recommended for the position by McPherson and Jacobson,... Read More.
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UAM TOPS SAU IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE

UAM TOPS SAU IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE MAGNOLIA, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team won its third consecutive match by taking down conference-rival Southern Arkansas in four sets Tuesday. The Blossoms earned the four seed in the Eastern Division for the Great... Read More.
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Legislators approve overhaul of Medicaid expansion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid expansion by encouraging work by recipients rather than requiring it. The House voted 64-34 for the legislation, sending it to the Republican governor’s... Read More.
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Governor lifts mask mandate effective immediately

By Ray King As expected, Governor Asa Hutchinson Tuesday lifted the state-wide mask mandate that had been put in place last year in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. At his weekly COVID-19 press conference, Hutchinson said that just because the mandate was... Read More.

UAPB helps to prevent virus spread

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff amongst other colleges and Universities across the state are back in session from spring break. On their first day back Monday, UAPB took the initiative to help reduce the spread of the virus by conducting... Read More.