New cases of COVID-19 show big increase

By Ray King After a day with less than 275 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arkansas on Tuesday, the number of new cases saw a significant increase Wednesday. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 734 new cases of the... Read More.

House fires, accidents cause increase in fire calls

By Ray King Slight increases in house fires and vehicle accidents with injuries led to an increase in total calls for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department in June compared to the previous month. In June, a total of 367 calls were reported, 20... Read More.
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COVID-19 cases increase as do recoveries in Arkansas

By Ray King The number of reported cases of the Corona virus continues to increase in Arkansas but so does the number of people who have recovered from the virus. During Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily press conference on COVID-19, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith said... Read More.

Arkansas DHS requests care-workers get a pay increase

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services is requesting double-digit pay increases for direct-care workers at state institutions for the developmentally disabled in hopes of retaining the employees. The department’s proposal includes five human development centers where pay would increase about... Read More.
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Arkansas Black Bear Sightings Increase Amid Dry Weather

By Josh Dooley of The Baxter Bulletin MOUNTAIN HOME — Black Bear sightings in the Twin Lakes Area in northern Arkansas are increasing due to a lack of food, according to biologist Allen Cathey with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Normally, sightings of the bears... Read More.

Arkansas may increase 911 cellphone fees

ROGERS, Ark.  -- Arkansas counties are pushing to increase the fee on cellphones for 911 emergency response services. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that counties hope to at least double the fee to 65 cents per month. Emergency experts say Arkansas 911 centers receive more than... Read More.