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CIVIC GROUP ANNOUNCES A GRASSROOTS INITATIVE TO COMBAT CRIME AND THE PERCEPTION OF CRIME IN PINE BLUFF

Monday, January 4 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS – United Citizens of Pine Bluff and other civic and civil rights organizations will host a press conference in front of the Pine Bluff City Hall, Municipal Building to address and combat the continuing crime and violence in Pine Bluff, independent... Read More.

Pines Mall old Wal Mart Building sells to Theater Group

Friday, December 4 by Greg

By Ray King Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff confirmed Friday that the former Wal Mart building in the Pines Mall has been purchased by an individual interested in establishing a movie theater. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Watley said: While Watley... Read More.

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Group forms to oppose limits on ballot initiatives

Thursday, October 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A coalition of groups launched a campaign Thursday against a proposal going before Arkansas voters next month that would place new limits on the ballot initiative process. The coalition, Protect AR Rights, is opposing a proposed constitutional amendment the Legislature... Read More.

Arkansas pediatrics group says it doesn’t support statewide return to school

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

The Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it does not support a statewide return to school in August, according to a press release. Recently the AAP released guidance on re-opening schools with a “goal of having students physically present in school” yet... Read More.

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Age breakdown for COVID-19 lists 25 to 44 as group with highest number of cases

Tuesday, June 16 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas residents age 25 to 44 are responsible for 38 percent of the total number of cases of COVID-19 in the state, and those age 45 to 64 account for another 29 percent, according to State Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. Appearing with Governor... Read More.

Group stops collecting signatures for marijuana legalization

Thursday, May 28 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group seeking a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas has stopped collecting signatures due to the coronavirus pandemic but will refocus its efforts for 2022, a spokeswoman said. Arkansas True Grass wanted an amendment to legalize marijuana... Read More.

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Group files new lawsuit over Arkansas ‘eye law’ referendum

Monday, March 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an Arkansas law to expand the procedures optometrists may perform filed a new lawsuit Friday to prevent an effort to repeal the measure from appearing on the ballot this fall. The group, Arkansans for Healthy Eyes, asked the... Read More.

Group sues again to block Arkansas eye law referendum

Thursday, January 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an Arkansas law expanding the procedures optometrists can perform mounted a new legal challenge Thursday to prevent a referendum on the measure from appearing on November’s ballot. Arkansans for Healthy Eyes filed the lawsuit after the state Supreme... Read More.

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UAMS to Offer Seven Week Freedom from Smoking Group Starting August 28

Monday, August 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK –A free seven-week program sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is ready to help smokers kick the habit. The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will be offered from 5:30-7 p.m. for seven Tuesdays starting August 28 at 900 John... Read More.

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