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Burn Ban Lifted in Lincoln and Jefferson Counties

Friday, September 6 by Greg

The Lincoln County burn ban that has been in effect the last week has been lifted as of today Friday September 6, 2024. County Judge Buddy Lynn Ernest informed Deltaplex News this afternoon. Shortly later the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management informed us that... Read More.

Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Monday, August 26 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a county-wide burn ban effective immediately due to the dry conditions. The ban includes the cities of Pine Bluff and White Hall and will be in effect until further notice.

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Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Friday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney Jack Wagoner, who helped successfully challenge Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage before state and federal courts, has died. He was 62. Wagoner died in Little Rock on Tuesday, said Bruce Tennant, an attorney who worked with him at his law... Read More.

Federal appeals court hearing ban on care for transgender minors

Thursday, April 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court will hear arguments Thursday over Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as the fight over the restrictions on transgender youths adopted by two dozen states moves closer to the U.S. Supreme Court. Arkansas is... Read More.

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Teacher, students sue state over ban on critical race theory

Wednesday, March 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A high school teacher and two students sued Arkansas on Monday over the state’s ban on critical race theory and “indoctrination” in public schools, asking a federal judge to strike down the restrictions as unconstitutional. The lawsuit by the teacher... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest issues burn ban

Tuesday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest has ordered a burn ban for his county effective immediately. Appearing on the Oldies Morning Show Tuesday, Earnest explained the reason for the ban. Morning Show host Greg Horne said the high winds can cause a fire to get out... Read More.

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AG approves ballot measure to reduce abortion ban

Wednesday, January 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday approved the wording of a proposed ballot measure that would scale back the state’s abortion ban, clearing the way for supporters to begin gathering enough signatures to qualify for the November election. Republican Attorney General... Read More.

Attorney General rejects ballot title of legislation to repeal abortion ban

Wednesday, November 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected on Tuesday the wording of a proposed ballot measure that, if approved, would repeal the state’s abortion ban and prohibit restriction of the procedure within 18 weeks after conception. Arkansans for Limited Government submitted... Read More.

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Burn Ban Lifted for Jefferson County

Tuesday, September 12 by Alex Bivens

PUBLIC NOTICE - BURN BAN LIFTED: Jefferson County, Arkansas - September 11, 2023 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has been notified by the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management that the burn ban that was issued on August 25, 2023, has been ordered... Read More.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Jefferson County OEM has issued a burn ban

Friday, August 25 by Alex Bivens

At 11:00 am this morning Deltaplex was informed by the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management that all of Jefferson County is under a burn ban. The areas include: Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield, Altheimer, Wabbaseka, Sherrill and Tucker.

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Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued... Read More.

Legislature kills affirmative action ban

Friday, April 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican-led House has rejected and effectively killed legislation aimed at banning affirmative action by state and local governments after critics said it would have gone much further than its architects said it would and threatened a host of programs... Read More.

Stories tagged with: ban

Burn Ban Lifted in Lincoln and Jefferson Counties

Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Federal appeals court hearing ban on care for transgender minors

Teacher, students sue state over ban on critical race theory

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest issues burn ban

AG approves ballot measure to reduce abortion ban

Attorney General rejects ballot title of legislation to repeal abortion ban

Burn Ban Lifted for Jefferson County

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Jefferson County OEM has issued a burn ban

Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Legislature kills affirmative action ban

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