Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 1 and 2

With school set to begin the week of Aug. 24, the State of Arkansas will be holding its annual sales tax holiday on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item will be exempt from the tax but items... Read More.
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Lincoln County receives grant for road project

Lincoln County has received a $100,000 Arkansas Unpaved Road Grant that will be used for work on the Boston Road project. According to the Lincoln Ledger Newspaper, work will include replacing culverts, new pipes, ditch work and more. County Judge Buddy Earnest said during a... Read More.

Cleveland County records first Coronavirus death

Cleveland County has recorded its first COVID-19 death following the death of a 76-year-old white female from Kingsland at Jefferson Regional on Wednesday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. Kelley reports that the case originated in Kingsland. The patient was eventually transported... Read More.
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Police chief explains how officers are handing face mask order

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Wednesday discussed the executive order from Governor Asa Hutchinson mandating the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible. During a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Sergeant said if an officer... Read More.

A-State’s Grupe Lands on 2020 Lou Groza Award Watch List

A 2019 Lou Groza Award semifinalist, Arkansas State junior kicker Blake Grupe was announced Wednesday by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission as one of 30 FBS players on the prestigious award’s watch list for the 2020 season. Grupe is one of four all-time A-State... Read More.
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Go Forward Pine Bluff reschedules numerous events for 2021

Go Forward Pine Bluff has announced that multiple events have been rescheduled for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press release sent out Wednesday it was announced that Forward Fest Blues, Batter and Brew, the UAPB Homecoming Showcase, Mistletoe Magic, and the King... Read More.

Remembering Taylor Field

Have you been to Taylor Field? Located at 1201 East 16th Street at Florida Street (soon to be 1201 Jim Hill Way), Taylor Memorial Field turns 80 this year. It’s a storied baseball stadium that has more than earned its place in the history... Read More.