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grants for broadband access available through UAMS

LITTLE ROCK — Grants of up to $75,000 each are available to help rural Arkansas communities apply for federal grants and loans to make broadband accessible to their residents. Last year, $2 million was allocated as part of the Rural Broadband I.D. Expenses Trust Fund... Read More.
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Lawmakers Eye Special Session for Redistricting

With the current session of the Arkansas Legislature drawing to a close, some lawmakers are talking about a possible special session for redistricting. According to reports, State Senator Jason Rapert, R-Conway, is talking about a special session for redistricting due to a delay in getting... Read More.
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COVID cases in state increase by more than 280

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas rose by more than 280 on Sunday and the death toll increased by nine, according to the state Department of Health. The department reported 284 new cases for a total of 315,514 since... Read More.

Check Emails for PUA Assistance Says DWS

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services is encouraging those who have applied for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and haven't received it to pay attention to emails. The department says in order to receive the PUA, a person must upload a photo I.D. to the system.  DWS... Read More.
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14-year-old Safe After Abductor Crashes and Shoots Himself

A 14-year-old girl is safe today after her kidnapper was involved in a shootout with police Saturday night.  Will Ice killed himself after exchanging gunfire with police in Lonoke. Ice, who police say was connected to a North Carolina child abduction case, shot at Lonoke... Read More.

Liberty Utilities denies main pump down

By Ray King A spokesman for Liberty Utilities on Sunday denied a social media post that claimed the main pump that draws water from the aquifer had gone bad and was being replaced. "There is nothing wrong with the aquifer, there's never been an issue... Read More.
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School plans for Monday February 22nd

Deltaplex area school plans for Monday February 22nd.  We will add to this list as information is announced by each district.   White Hall school district will be virtual only February 22nd Watson Chapel school district will be virtual only February 22nd Warren school district will be virtual... Read More.