Hospitalizations because of COVID top 1,000

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases Tuesday and its hospitalizations surpassed 1,000 as Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he was considering calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to revisit the state’s ban on schools requiring face masks. The state... Read More.

U-A President wants to keep Fulbright statue

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The leader of the University of Arkansas system on Tuesday proposed keeping a statue of the late Sen. J. William Fulbright on its flagship campus but add “contextualization” about his legacy, despite calls to remove the monument because of... Read More.
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I-40 bridge to begin reopening

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that was closed after a crack was found in the span will begin reopening to traffic next week, transportation officials said Wednesday. The Arkansas and Tennessee departments of transportation said the eastbound lanes... Read More.
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Southeast Arkansas currently under Heat Advisory

A Heat Advisory remains in effect from noon until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Heat index values of 105 to 110 are expected Wednesday afternoon. Very warm and humid conditions will contribute to heat stress conditions. The impact of the hot temperatures will include high humidity which can contribute to... Read More.

UAPB host annual Lions Program back on campus

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is currently hosting its annual Lions Program for students that are anticipating to be freshmen going into the fall 2021 semester. The program began on July 6th and lasts until August 6th allowing student participants to gain... Read More.
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Pine Bluff man arrested after altercation

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot at a vehicle during an altercation Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judges John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Chandler Irby, 21, with aggravated... Read More.
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Reported accident results in drug arrest

By Ray King A single-vehicle accident on University Drive Monday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man on drug-related charges. Montrell Wine, 42, was taken into custody after police saw him try to remove a backpack containing suspected drugs from the vehicle involved in... Read More.
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Governor, legislators to revisit face mask ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday he planned to meet with House and Senate leaders about growing calls to allow schools to require face masks as the state reported 23 more deaths from COVID-19. The Republican governor said he planned... Read More.

City plans incentives for COVID vaccinations

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff is doing its part to try and increase the number of people who have received COVID-19 vaccination by offering gift cards from Walmart. At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Health and Welfare Committee Monday, Mayor Shirley... Read More.