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Windstream to begin construction on upgraded internet service in Grant county

Tuesday, September 14 by Staff

Windstream, a privately held communications and software company, recently announced that construction will begin this month on the first of seven fiber broadband expansion projects funded in partnership with the State of Arkansas. The projects will deliver Kinetic by Windstream gigabit-speed internet service to... Read More.

County fairs return to Grant and Lincoln Counties

Friday, September 10 by Ray King

County fairs will return to Grant and Lincoln Counties this year after being shut down in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that the Grant County Fair will run from Sept. 21 to Sept. 25 with events like the livestock... Read More.

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Council waives bidding on Lowe’s 250k grant purchases

Wednesday, September 8 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance to waive competitive bidding on purchases made from a $250,000 grant the city received from Lowe’s. One of the conditions of the grant was that purchases made with money from... Read More.

Man killed in Grant County traffic accident

Sunday, September 5 by Ray King

A Newport man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Grant County Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Raymond Martinez, 79, was driving a 2004 Ford westbound at the intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 167B when... Read More.

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Grant County census data means changes to Sheridan School Board elections

Wednesday, August 25 by Ray King

Census data from Grant County that was recently released will change how the Sheridan School District will conduct school board elections. According to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper, the data showed that the minority population of Grant County is 13 percent and under a law adopted... Read More.

UAPB awarded $6.1 million grant to establish institute for virus research

Thursday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced in a press release that they have been awarded $6.1 million to establish a research institute focused on virology and virus ecology. As a sub-awardee on the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, UAPB will serve as a... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court prepares to introduce minimum road specification ordinance

Monday, August 16 by Staff

The Grant County Quorum Court met Monday night to discuss a new ordinance that will be presented at September’s meeting to create minimum road specifications and regulations for any citizen or developer who would like to give the county ownership of a road. Minimum requirements... Read More.

Grant County expands recycling program

Thursday, August 5 by Ray King

The Grant County Solid Waste Department announced it will expand recycling efforts in the county. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the county recently began accepting aluminum cans and glass, in addition to the paper and cardboard items they have always accepted, The newspaper reported that... Read More.

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Pine Bluff announces $25,000 grant from AARP

Monday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff announced in a press release on August 2, that it has been selected to receive a 2021 AARP Community Challenge grant for $25,000. Pine Bluff is one of only 244 grantees selected from across all 50 states, Washington D.C,... Read More.

A-state recieves grant from Blue and You Foundation

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced $5.29 million in grants for behavioral health programs in Arkansas, according to the Times-News. This included a $530,000 grant that went to Arkansas State University. The grants will support programs that address behavioral health needs... Read More.

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Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Friday, July 30 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently repealed an ordinance that required competitive bidding on purchases over $20,000. At its July 19 meeting, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt told the county’s legislative body that the ordinance was in compliance with the law at the time, but... Read More.

Lowe’s awards Pine Bluff $250,000 grant

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Mayor Washington's office announced Wednesday, July 21, that the City of Pine Bluff has received a grant of $250,000 from Lowe's. This grant was given in celebration of Lowe's 100 year anniversary. Lowe's is supporting improvement projects in 100 communities across the nation through... Read More.

Stories tagged with: grant

Windstream to begin construction on upgraded internet service in Grant county

County fairs return to Grant and Lincoln Counties

Council waives bidding on Lowe’s 250k grant purchases

Man killed in Grant County traffic accident

Grant County census data means changes to Sheridan School Board elections

UAPB awarded $6.1 million grant to establish institute for virus research

Grant County Quorum Court prepares to introduce minimum road specification ordinance

Grant County expands recycling program

Pine Bluff announces $25,000 grant from AARP

A-state recieves grant from Blue and You Foundation

Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Lowe’s awards Pine Bluff $250,000 grant

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