Panel says state needs new strategy to reduce coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A White House panel’s report released Wednesday said Arkansas needs a different strategy for reducing coronavirus transmission and said it should work with communities to limit social gatherings. The White House Coronavirus Task Force said in its latest report, dated... Read More.

State agencies to offer grant for COVID-19 affected businesses

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) received approval to proceed with a grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for... Read More.
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Halloween Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of COVID-19. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. As you decide on how you will celebrate Halloween, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) strongly encourages... Read More.
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Week 9 Arkansas Sports Media Poll

Following is the Overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending October 24. Ranking... Read More.
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JCSO and PBPD both report uptick in stolen vehicle reports

There have been numerous reports of stolen vehicles in both Jefferson County and the City of Pine Bluff in recent weeks, and both departments are reporting a slight increase in reports in October compared to September. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office took four reports of... Read More.
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Kamani Johnson Signs With Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE – University of Arkansas head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman announced that Kamani Johnson has signed with the Razorbacks. Johnson comes to Arkansas after playing two seasons at Arkansas-Little Rock. The 6-7, 215-pound forward is scheduled to join the program in mid-December and will become... Read More.

UAPB focuses on game-like situations during fall camp

PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Game-like situations have been the emphasis of practice as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football as fall camp continues. Down, distance, and field position dictates decisions on the next play on the gridiron. For play-callers, coordinators, and head coaches,... Read More.