A-state recieves grant from Blue and You Foundation

The Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced $5.29 million in grants for behavioral health programs in Arkansas, according to the Times-News. This included a $530,000 grant that went to Arkansas State University. The grants will support programs that address behavioral health needs... Read More.

blue jeans cause water line leak at Monticello

A water line leak in Monticello was linked to half a pair of blue jeans that had been flushed down a toilet, according to the Advanced Monticellonan newspaper. In a story dated March 24, the newspaper quoted Mayor Paige Chase reminding the Monticello City Council... Read More.
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Back the Blue Bill to be Heard in Committee Today

An Arkansas House Committee will hear a bill that will allow for some cities that defund their police to have state funds returned to the state. The House City, County and Local Affairs Committee will hear HB1223, the Back the Blue Act, is sponsored by... Read More.
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Arkansas Blue Cross Gives $817K to Rural Health Partnership

An $817,00 grant from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be shared between 14 hospitals in South Arkansas to assist with the exchange of patient records and to ensure better continuity of care during patient transfers. The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership is a nonprofit... Read More.
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Port City Blues Society to present “Sound of Blue”

The history and continuing relevance of Delta blues music will be celebrated during a free Pine Bluff event presented by the Port City Blues Society. “Sounds of Blue: An Interactive Delta Blues Experience for All Ages” will take place on Saturday, February 29 from 1-... Read More.

Blue & You Foundation Presents Grant to UAPB

On Monday, the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas presented a check in the amount of $109,630 to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to fund an enhanced nursing clinical lab and the placement of automated external defibrillators throughout campus, according... Read More.
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Kingsland Elementary School to Receive Blue Ribbon Honor

A Blue Ribbon recognition assembly will honor Kingsland Elementary School at Kingsland for being one of only 349 schools in the nation named a 2018 Blue Ribbon school.  The assembly will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 9:00am in the school auditorium. Last month,... Read More.

Preserve Arkansas to Honor Indigo Blue Owner

The Board of Preserve Arkansas and the Arkansas Preservation Awards Selection Committee have chosen Indigo Blue Coffeehouse owner Mary Ann Lee for the 2018 Award for Excellence in Personal Projects: Commercial. She will receive the award for the rehabilitation of the building for Indigo Blue... Read More.