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Dividing Pulaski County proposed in congressional redistrict plan

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers considered competing redistricting proposals that would divide the state’s most populous county between congressional seats on Wednesday. The House and Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committees did not advance any proposals for redrawing districts as the Legislature... Read More.

Legislature proposes opt-out of vaccine mandate

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow workers to opt out of their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement if they’re tested weekly or can prove they have natural antibodies. The House and Senate Public Health committees endorsed identical versions... Read More.

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Westerman reacts to raising the debt limit

Thursday, September 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) on Thursday reacted to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to raise the country's debt limit. In a statement released by his office, Westerman said: “Today, House Democrats unilaterally voted to suspend the debt limit once again... Read More.

Escaped inmate turns himself in to Drew County Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, September 29 by Staff

UPDATE FRIDAY OCT. 1 at 10:35 a.m. The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that escaped inmate Brandon Cox turned himself in without incident Friday morning: ORIGINAL STORY: The Drew County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped while being seen at a medical facility... Read More.

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Judge denies bid to dismiss child porn allegation against Duggar

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has denied motions seeking to dismiss child pornography charges against former reality TV star Josh Duggar. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks on Monday also denied motions to suppress all statements Duggar made to investigators and photos that were... Read More.

Legislature redrawing congressional districts

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ majority Republican Legislature is meeting this week to redraw the state’s four U.S. House districts, a task that has generated plenty of ideas but little consensus so far on how to do it. There’s also uncertainty about whether there may... Read More.

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UAPB receives anonymous Quarter-Million Dollar Gift to Benefit Student Scholarships

Wednesday, September 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has announced it is the beneficiary of a $250,000 gift to provide direct scholarships to students experiencing financial challenges. The gift is at the bequest of an anonymous donor who expressed a desire to make a difference... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested for stabbing roommate

Wednesday, September 29 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly stabbed her roommate. Christine Thompson, 33, will have to post a $5,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled Wednesday prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Wednesday, September 29 by Greg

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Governor says state of emergency for pandemic has ended

Wednesday, September 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he’d allowed the state’s public health emergency for the coronavirus pandemic to end, saying he didn’t need any additional powers to respond to it. Hutchinson told reporters he didn’t seek an extension from... Read More.

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Chidra Micyah Thomas

Wednesday, September 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 175793 Age: 21 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Sherrill, AR Booking Date: 09-28-2021 - 4:14 pm Charges: Residential burglary - commercial-BURGLARY / COMMERCIAL Domestic Battering III

Michael David Bolen

Wednesday, September 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 151765 Age: 40 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 09-28-2021 - 8:30 pm Charges: Sentenced to DOC

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Dividing Pulaski County proposed in congressional redistrict plan

Legislature proposes opt-out of vaccine mandate

Westerman reacts to raising the debt limit

Escaped inmate turns himself in to Drew County Sheriff’s Office

Judge denies bid to dismiss child porn allegation against Duggar

Legislature redrawing congressional districts

UAPB receives anonymous Quarter-Million Dollar Gift to Benefit Student Scholarships

Pine Bluff woman arrested for stabbing roommate

Vote here for Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Governor says state of emergency for pandemic has ended

Chidra Micyah Thomas

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