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Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race theory in classrooms, ruling the First Amendment doesn’t give students the right to compel the state to offer its instruction in public schools. A three-judge... Read More.

Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Delta-8 Products

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and state leaders are celebrating a major legal victory after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, allowing the state to enforce Act 629 of 2023, which bans intoxicating hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 and... Read More.

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New School Year Brings Statewide Cell Phone Ban for Students

Wednesday, June 4 by Alex Bivens

When students return to classes this fall, there will be a major change that they will have to get used to. They will not be able to access their cell phones like they have in the past. A new state law prohibits the use of... Read More.

UAPB Athletic Director Chris Robinson discusses football postseason ban

Thursday, May 15 by Luke Matheson

The UAPB Golden Lions football program will serve a postseason ban after failing to reach the minimum Academic Progress Rate (APR) threshold of 930. The Golden Lions football APR is at a 914, leading to the ban. Deltaplex News spoke with UAPB Athletic Director Chris... Read More.

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Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a plan to change the eligibility of certain items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed plan involves removing candy and soft drinks from the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. This... Read More.

Burn ban lifted for Jefferson County

Tuesday, April 1 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has announced that the burn ban for the county has been lifted. Robinson notes that there are still windy conditions and that citizens should be careful if they burn. Citizens in the City of Pine Bluff are reminded that they must... Read More.

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Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Begins This Fall

Monday, March 24 by Alex Bivens

A new state law bans cell phones in every public school district in the state beginning this fall. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked about that law by Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne who said his understanding was that the... Read More.

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Thursday, March 20 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Following Wednesday’s outbreak of wildfires nearly every county in the Deltaplex is now under a burn ban. Counties included are: Arkansas County Bradley County Cleveland County Dallas County Grant County Jefferson County Lincoln County Lonoke County Pulaski County Saline County. Desha County and Drew County are the only two counties in the Deltaplex area that... Read More.

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Arkansas Moves to Ban PBM-Owned Pharmacies as Legislation Gains Support

Friday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

Legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas is moving its way through the Arkansas General Assembly and, according to Lelan Stice, who owns Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies, is expected to pass before the legislature ends in May. Stice appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Introduces Free Breakfast and Cell Phone Ban in Schools to Boost Education

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enacted two new laws aimed at enhancing the education system across the state. The signing ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol underscored the Governor's focus on addressing key educational challenges. The first law ensures that every public school student... Read More.

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Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 15 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a burn ban that is effective immediately, joining several other counties with active burn bans include Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties. The burn ban includes the cities of Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer,... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Earnest declares burn ban beginning midnight Thursday Morning

Wednesday, October 9 by Alex Bivens

A lack of rain and extremely dry conditions have resulted in Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest declaring a burn ban that will go into effect at midnight Wednesday. He explained why he waited a day before instituting the ban. Earnest went on to say this.

Stories tagged with: ban

Appeals Court approves state ban on critical race theory

Federal Court Upholds Arkansas Ban on Delta-8 Products

New School Year Brings Statewide Cell Phone Ban for Students

UAPB Athletic Director Chris Robinson discusses football postseason ban

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Burn ban lifted for Jefferson County

Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Begins This Fall

Most Deltaplex area counties now under a burn ban

Arkansas Moves to Ban PBM-Owned Pharmacies as Legislation Gains Support

Arkansas Governor Introduces Free Breakfast and Cell Phone Ban in Schools to Boost Education

Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Lincoln County Judge Earnest declares burn ban beginning midnight Thursday Morning

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