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Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Burn bans have been lifted in Grant and Ouachita counties following rainfall over the weekend, but several counties across the Deltaplex remain under restrictions. Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland, Lincoln, Dallas, Drew and Desha counties are still under burn bans until further notice, according to local officials. Authorities... Read More.

Woodlawn School District Bans Senior Pranks to Prioritize Safety and Protect Property

Monday, April 6 by Luke Matheson

The Woodlawn School District has issued a formal notice to students and parents stating that so-called “senior pranks” will no longer be tolerated, citing concerns over safety, property damage and misuse of school resources. In a letter dated April 6, district officials said the tradition,... Read More.

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Multiple Deltaplex Counties Issue Burn Bans Amid Dry Conditions

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

Several counties across the Deltaplex, including Jefferson County, are now under burn bans after county judges signed orders Monday amid ongoing dry conditions. Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties have all implemented burn bans, prohibiting outdoor burning until further notice. A burn ban... Read More.

Burn Bans Issued in Three Deltaplex Counties Amid Extreme Fire Risk

Monday, March 2 by Luke Matheson

Three Deltaplex-area counties have issued burn bans due to extreme fire danger. Bradley, Cleveland and Lincoln counties are all under burn bans until further notice. Over the weekend, area fire departments urged residents on social media to refrain from outdoor burning because of dry and windy... Read More.

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Transgender athlete bans get Supreme Court review in landmark case

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday will for the first time wade into the heated national debate over whether transgender girls should be allowed to participate in girls' and women's sports.The justices will hear arguments in a pair of cases from Idaho and... Read More.

Burn Bans Lifted in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Friday, August 29 by Luke Matheson

The burn ban in Jefferson County has been lifted, effective immediately. County Judge Gerald Robinson issued the order Friday, ending restrictions that had been in place due to dry conditions. Residents may now resume outdoor burning; however, county officials are encouraging the public to continue exercising... Read More.

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Burn Bans Issued Across Several Deltaplex Counties

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

Several counties in the Deltaplex area have issued burn bans in the past 24 hours, with more announced on Tuesday. Local officials are urging residents to follow the restrictions, citing dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires. The bans prohibit outdoor burning, including brush... Read More.

APR Challenges lead to Postseason Bans for UAPB and other HBCU programs

Wednesday, May 7 by Staff

The NCAA's recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) report has brought to light the challenges faced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in maintaining a balance between athletic and academic responsibilities. Specifically, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Mississippi Valley State... Read More.

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Arkansas Bans PBM Ownership of Pharmacies to Combat Drug Price Inflation

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

New legislation signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas. This measure aims to address concerns regarding the influence and practices of PBMs, which have been accused of exploiting regulatory gaps to the detriment of consumers, inflating... Read More.

Burn bans lifted in several Deltaplex area counties

Thursday, October 31 by Luke Matheson

Numerous burn bans have been lifted following area following showers throughout the day on Thursday. Bans have been lifted in Cleveland, Dallas, and Jefferson counties. Other counties in the area still show to have a burn ban according to the Arkansas Forestry Division Burn Ban... Read More.

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Burn bans issued in several Deltaplex area counties

Friday, October 11 by Luke Matheson

Several Deltaplex area counties have issued burn bans due to dry and windy conditions. Counties with active burn bans include Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, and Lincoln counties. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has not issued a burn bat at this time despite several reported... Read More.

Sanders orders hiring freeze, bans critical race theory in schools

Wednesday, January 11 by Ray King

- On the day that she was inaugurated as the 47th Governor of the State of Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed multiple executive orders, including one instituting an immediate freeze on government hiring and promotions in The Natural State and another banning Critical Race... Read More.

Stories tagged with: bans

Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Woodlawn School District Bans Senior Pranks to Prioritize Safety and Protect Property

Multiple Deltaplex Counties Issue Burn Bans Amid Dry Conditions

Burn Bans Issued in Three Deltaplex Counties Amid Extreme Fire Risk

Transgender athlete bans get Supreme Court review in landmark case

Burn Bans Lifted in Jefferson, Lincoln Counties

Burn Bans Issued Across Several Deltaplex Counties

APR Challenges lead to Postseason Bans for UAPB and other HBCU programs

Arkansas Bans PBM Ownership of Pharmacies to Combat Drug Price Inflation

Burn bans lifted in several Deltaplex area counties

Burn bans issued in several Deltaplex area counties

Sanders orders hiring freeze, bans critical race theory in schools

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