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Bathroom bill passes Arkansas Senate

Wednesday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize transgender people using restrooms that match their gender identity won initial approval in the Arkansas Legislature on Tuesday, introducing a restriction critics said would be the most extreme in the country. The bill approved by the... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves policies and procedures ordinance

Tuesday, March 7 by Staff

By Ray King After several tries over the past two months, a proposed ordinance setting out policies and procedures for the Jefferson County Quorum Court was approved by a committee Tuesday night. Among other things, the proposed ordinance sets the times and dates for regular and... Read More.

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LEARNS Act to be signed by Governor on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 7 by Staff

The bill that aims to transform education in the state is headed to the Governors desk. Rick Walker has this report

SeArk President and new AD discuss athletic plans for the college

Tuesday, March 7 by Staff

SeArk College recently announced that they will begin a new athletic program in the fall of 2023 with baseball and softball being the inaugural sports for the program. The SeArk Sharks will be a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and will... Read More.

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Cash-only bond set for man accused of vehicle theft

Tuesday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested Monday following an investigation into the theft of a vehicle. James Phillips, 62, who has more than four prior felony convictions and pending drug and weapons charges will have to post a $10,000 cash-only bond to be... Read More.

$150,000 bond set for man accused of vehicle chase and firing shots

Tuesday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in a vehicle chase and firing shots at the other vehicle during the chase. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Monticello Mayor addresses drainage and debris issues

Tuesday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Advanced Monticellonian, the City of Monticello Mayor Jason Akers announced that the city was assisted last Friday by Arkansas Department of Corrections inmates in addressing drainage and debris issues in Monticello. Inmates and staff worked near Gabbert, Shelton, and Jackson Streets last... Read More.

Lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods over inaction during COVID pandemic

Tuesday, March 7 by Ray King

Thirty-four Tyson Foods employees, former employees and family members filed a lawsuit against the company Monday, saying it failed to take appropriate precautions at its meat-packing plants during the early days of the COVID pandemic. In the lawsuit, filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court in... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington delivers State of City address; Three resolutions passed at Monday meeting

Monday, March 6 by Staff

Mayor Shirley Washington gave her State of the City address Monday night before the monthly City Council meeting where she covered several big things that has happened for Pine Bluff over the past year. One of the big things is a decrease in violent crime... Read More.

Special Quorum Court meeting cancelled by Franklin

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

By Ray King Fifteen minutes before it was scheduled to begin, a special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was cancelled Monday. The meeting had been called by Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. who said in a text message to members of the... Read More.

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Long named director of Arkansas Crime Information Center

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday that she will appoint Jeff Long to serve as the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center. “Today, I am proud to be appointing Jeff Long to serve as the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center,” Sanders... Read More.

Drew Memorial hospital reports continued financial problems

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

Drew Memorial Hospital at Monticello reported last month that their financial woes are continuing as the most recent cash balance showed a decline of more than $1.2 million. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the hospital contacted Baptist Health and representatives of that organization attended... Read More.

Stories tagged with: draft

Bathroom bill passes Arkansas Senate

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves policies and procedures ordinance

LEARNS Act to be signed by Governor on Wednesday

SeArk President and new AD discuss athletic plans for the college

Cash-only bond set for man accused of vehicle theft

$150,000 bond set for man accused of vehicle chase and firing shots

Monticello Mayor addresses drainage and debris issues

Lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods over inaction during COVID pandemic

Mayor Shirley Washington delivers State of City address; Three resolutions passed at Monday meeting

Special Quorum Court meeting cancelled by Franklin

Long named director of Arkansas Crime Information Center

Drew Memorial hospital reports continued financial problems

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