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Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

By Ray King During its meeting July 13, the City Council of Star City approved an interim financing resolution with Connect Bank to help fund a sewer facility project/ According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the total cost of the project is $1.9 million, and the... Read More.

Hutchinson orders mandatory mask mandate for the State of Arkansas

Thursday, July 16 by Greg

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday issued an order requiring residents to wear face masks. Hutchinson said the mandate takes effect Monday, and is enforceable as a misdemeanor charge with fines ranging from $100 to $500 for anyone who refuses to wear a mask that... Read More.

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Arkansas rejects petitions submitted for 3 ballot measures

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top election official has rejected the petitions for three initiatives vying for spots on the November ballot, citing issues with background checks. Secretary of State John Thurston on Tuesday said his office could not count the signatures turned in... Read More.

SeArk College President Steven Bloomberg addresses changes for the upcoming school year

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

By Ray King As schools around the country prepare to open next month, administrators, including Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College, are preparing to do things differently. Bloomberg appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and said that the digital divide is deeper than was... Read More.

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CDC faults Arkansas officials for ‘inconsistent messages’ on coronavirus

Tuesday, July 14 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A group of CDC investigators have filed a report on Arkansas’s coronavirus response which finds fault with the state’s “inconsistent messages from authorities, changing guidance and the reopening of the state” and the impact it has had on people of... Read More.

Jefferson county to enter lease agreement for new government buildings

Monday, July 13 by Greg

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance which will allow the county to enter into a lease purchase agreement with the P3 Group who will arrange financing, then build a new Jefferson County Health Department, Veteran’s Service Office and... Read More.

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Barbara Warren discusses school plans for Dollarway and Pine Bluff

Saturday, July 11 by Greg

By Ray King On Thursday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the reopening of schools for in-person instruction next month. Friday, Barbara Warren, who is now the superintendent of both the Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts discussed the opening plans for both of those districts. Warren... Read More.

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Star City Council approves interim financing for sewer project

Hutchinson orders mandatory mask mandate for the State of Arkansas

Arkansas rejects petitions submitted for 3 ballot measures

SeArk College President Steven Bloomberg addresses changes for the upcoming school year

CDC faults Arkansas officials for ‘inconsistent messages’ on coronavirus

Jefferson county to enter lease agreement for new government buildings

Barbara Warren discusses school plans for Dollarway and Pine Bluff

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