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School closing information Wednesday at 3 pm

Current closings as of Wednesday, February 17th 3:00 pm.  We will be updating as official word comes from districts: White Hall schools will be virtual thru Friday. Watson Chapel schools will be virtual thru Friday Rison schools will be virtual thru Friday. Sheridan schools... Read More.

judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.
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Legal opinion sought on liquor store closing time

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Attorney will be asked to determine if liquor stores can be ordered to close at 9 p.m. because of curfew ordered by Mayor Shirley Washington. At a virtual meeting of the city council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday afternoon, Police... Read More.
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Panel votes in support of closing Pine Bluff charter school

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel overseeing charter schools has recommended the closure of a publicly funded charter school in Pine Bluff amid concerns over the school’s finances and academic performance. The state’s Charter Authorizing Panel voted in support Wednesday of closing Southeast... Read More.
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Garnett Road Closing Monday for Bridge Replacement

Attention Garnett Residents:  Effective Monday July 30th due to the new bridge installment, sections of Garnett Road will be closed indefinitely until bridge is installed.  Other road accesses are Rabb Road; it will take you to Hwy 83 and Bill Henry Road; will take... Read More.