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City council denies suspending rules to take GFPB tax back to voters

Monday, August 21 by Greg

By Ray King Any hope that supporters of the so-called Go Forward Sales Tax would get another shot at voting for it in a special election in November were dashed by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. In a meeting that lasted more than two-and-a-half... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee Votes for Judge’s Procedure Rules

Wednesday, May 17 by Staff

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met in a chaotic ten minutes Tuesday night for one sole reason – to decide what procedure rules to choose for the quorum court to vote on. County Judge Gerald Robinson left soon after Human Resources Committee meeting began. Since the... Read More.

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SEC To Implement New Initiatives, Rules For 2023 Baseball Season

Tuesday, February 14 by Staff

The Southeastern Conference will implement new initiatives and rules for the 2023 baseball season intended to reduce game times and elevate the fan experience. These changes apply to Conference vs. Conference games and the SEC Tournament. The new rules include game clock initiatives for conference... Read More.

Inmate executed after judge rules drug used in Arkansas can be used in Oklahoma

Monday, June 6 by Staff

The words of Sheli Milner, whose brother was shot to death in 2005. His convicted murderer was Gilbert Postel, who was executed on Thursday at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Today, a federal judge has cleared the way for as many as 28 executions... Read More.

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Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

Tuesday morning the Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas, allowing Arkansan’s to place bets on smart phones beginning March 4, 2022. Pine Bluff’s Saracen Casino released a statement regarding the ruling saying, "We've been working on BetSaracen for a... Read More.

Circuit court judge rules Bentonville School District mask mandate violates state law

Wednesday, October 6 by Staff

Benton County Circuit Judge Xollie Duncan granted an injunction Wednesday, placing a temporary restraining order Wednesday on Bentonville Schools' mask mandate after a group of parents sued the district, saying the school's mask mandate violates parents' constitutional rights of care and control of their... Read More.

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State relaxes rules on rental assistance

Thursday, September 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is easing rules for its rental relief program to prioritize the funds for tenants at immediate risk of being evicted after little of the state’s share of the federal money has been spent so far. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on... Read More.

Judge rules suspect in the murder of UAPB athlete and student fit to stand trial

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Octavius Easterling has been found competent to stand trial for the November 2019 shooting death of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff freshman basketball player and ROTC cadet Sierra Wade of Lake Village. Easterling, 42, is alleged to have shot Wade at a Lake... Read More.

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Court Rules Pro-Israel Law is Unconstitutional

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

A Pro-Israel has been declared unconstitutional by a Federal appeals court. A three-judge panel ruled Friday that an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is a restriction of the First Amendment. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with its ruling... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District announces zero tolerance for COVID rules at football games

Monday, October 19 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District has announced that no more warnings will be issued to fans in attendance for sporting events for the COVID football plan. Zero tolerance will be in effect. Worn Marks are required for game entry Masks must remain fans or... Read More.

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Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

Easing Arkansas absentee voting rules due to virus rejected

Thursday, April 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday rejected an effort to allow voters this fall to cast an absentee ballot without an excuse because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Joint Budget Committee rejected the proposal, which would have waived state law that only... Read More.

Stories tagged with: rules

City council denies suspending rules to take GFPB tax back to voters

Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee Votes for Judge’s Procedure Rules

SEC To Implement New Initiatives, Rules For 2023 Baseball Season

Inmate executed after judge rules drug used in Arkansas can be used in Oklahoma

Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Circuit court judge rules Bentonville School District mask mandate violates state law

State relaxes rules on rental assistance

Judge rules suspect in the murder of UAPB athlete and student fit to stand trial

Court Rules Pro-Israel Law is Unconstitutional

Pine Bluff School District announces zero tolerance for COVID rules at football games

Easing Arkansas absentee voting rules due to virus rejected

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