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State expands COVID vaccination eligibility

Monday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday expanded eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to another 180,000 people, making the shots available to a wide group that includes manufacturing workers and essential government employees.Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the state would fully open up the vaccine... Read More.

Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., Named Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine

Monday, March 8 by Greg

Susan S. Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., has been named executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective June 1.She is succeeding Christopher Westfall, M.D., who retires Aug. 1, 2021, after 24 years at... Read More.

McGehee City names new police chief and airport commission

Monday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe McGehee City Council held its monthly meeting last Tuesday and announced the new Police Chief Scott Williams will officially be in office Monday morning. According to the city, the incoming Chief is responsible for continuing the community's high level of policing... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson wants ‘off-ramp’ not ‘cliff’ to end mask mandate

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP — Governor Asa Hutchinson says residents will be required to wear masks in public through at least the end of the month, but health officials are developing criteria for when to lift the measure aimed at limiting the spread of... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.05.21

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

As we wind down the 8th week of the 2021 Regular Session, more than 270 bills have been signed into law.Next week, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin hearing proposals for constitutional amendments. According to Joint Rules, the House and... Read More.

State’s High Court to Hear Challenge to COVID Restrictions

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court said Friday that it would hear arguments in a lawsuit by a group of legislators challenging the state’s coronavirus restrictions.Justices granted the request for oral arguments in the case but did not immediately schedule the... Read More.

ADH Plans for Five Mass COVID Vaccination Clinics

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Plans for five mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the state each week starting on Thursday have been announced by The Arkansas Department of Health.The first clinic will be Thursday at the Conway County Fairgrounds in Morrilton, the health department... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Griffin Gets Trump Endorsement for AG

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump in his bid to become the next Attorney General in Arkansas.”Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Could Lose Metro Status and Some Federal Funds

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

Pine Bluff is one of 144 cities the federal government could downgrade from being designated a metropolitan statistical area or MSA.Other Arkansas cities on the list include Hot Springs, Jonesboro, and Texarkana.If the cities are removed from MSA designation, they could face a loss... Read More.

Council approves plan to fix electrical problems at city hall

Friday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingDuring a special called meeting Friday afternoon, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to waive competitive bidding and hire a company to replace an electrical feeder line that provides power to city hall.The council’s Ways and Means Committee met Friday morning and... Read More.

Two Grand Slams Power No. 20 Arkansas To Sweep Over Drake

Friday, March 5 by Laron Marbley

Two Grand Slams Power No. 20 Arkansas To Sweep Over DrakeJACOB PAVILACKFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Catcher Kayla Green hit the go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning of game one, and infielder Danielle Gibson blasted the walk-off grand slam in game two, as No. 20 Arkansas... Read More.

UAPB Football To Open Historic Spring Season At Southern

Friday, March 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football To Open Historic Spring Season At SouthernThe wait is over for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team, as it will open its historic spring season this Saturday at Southern at 1:30 p.m.The UAPB Sports Network radio broadcast begins at... Read More.