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Governor says work still to be done in reducing COVID-19 cases

Monday, August 10 by Ray King

By Ray King The number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas doubled in just over a month, going from 25,000 on July 8 to 50,000 on Aug. 10 and while Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday that while- progress is being made in slowing the... Read More.

Investigation continues following the discovery of two bodies in Pine Bluff on August 4

Monday, August 10 by Greg

An investigation continues after the bodies of a male and female were found in what city officials called “very weird circumstances”. The bodies were in two separate homes on August 4th according to city officials, with one body being found in a house in the... Read More.

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Local high school football teams begin workouts in pads

Monday, August 10 by Greg

High schools across the state have clearance to work out in pads as of 12:01 a.m. this past Saturday morning. The following photo is from the White Hall Bulldog Football Facebook page showing the Bulldogs working out in pads at their scrimmage held on... Read More.

Man on parole arrested on new drug and gun allegations

Monday, August 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man who is currently on parole was arrested Friday after he failed to appear at a revocation hearing and faces new charges after drugs and a gun were found. Whitney Fellows, 34, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies went... Read More.

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Arkansas State Football Leadership Council releases statement on the status of the 2020 season

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

There is a lot of chatter coming from national college football writers stating that they are expecting the 2020 college football season to be postponed until fall. That chatter picked up even more once the MAC conference decided Saturday to postpone their games until the... Read More.

Arkansas reports 572 new coronavirus cases, nine more deaths

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has 572 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Arkansas Department of Health said there are now 49,383 confirmed cases of the virus in... Read More.

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$20M in paid COVID-19 leave for Arkansas teachers proposed

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and education officials on Friday proposed setting aside $20 million for teachers who have to miss work because of the coronavirus as the state reported one of its biggest increases in confirmed virus cases since... Read More.

Court lifts block on 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a judge’s ruling that has blocked four Arkansas abortion restrictions from taking effect, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would effectively... Read More.

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Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday he has signed an executive order enabling voters who have concerns about going to the polls in the general election because of COVID-19 to qualify for an absentee ballot. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor said... Read More.

Arkansas State adds UCA to 2020 schedule

Friday, August 7 by Greg

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Friday it has added a Sept. 19 home game against Southland Conference member Central Arkansas to its 2020 football schedule. While the contest being played is still subject to change, A-State is now slated to face UCA for the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Friday, August 7 by Greg

By Ray King According to the monthly report from the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department, there were nine structure fires in the city during the month of July. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Chief Shauwn Howell said that number is in... Read More.

Bond set for convicted felon arrested after gun found

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after he was found carrying a loaded gun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon Rowe,... Read More.

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Governor says work still to be done in reducing COVID-19 cases

Investigation continues following the discovery of two bodies in Pine Bluff on August 4

Local high school football teams begin workouts in pads

Man on parole arrested on new drug and gun allegations

Arkansas State Football Leadership Council releases statement on the status of the 2020 season

Arkansas reports 572 new coronavirus cases, nine more deaths

$20M in paid COVID-19 leave for Arkansas teachers proposed

Court lifts block on 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions

Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

Arkansas State adds UCA to 2020 schedule

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Bond set for convicted felon arrested after gun found

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