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Sanders names new head for State Police, Dept. of Public Safety

Tuesday, December 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named a 26-year veteran of the State Police as her pick to lead the law enforcement agency and the Department of Public Safety. Sanders, who was elected in November, named Capt. Mike Hagar... Read More.

City Council adopts resolution adopting a safety plan for the Transit Department

Monday, December 5 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution adopting a safety plan for the Transit Department to comply with federal regulations. Public Health and Welfare Committee Chairman Steven Shaner, whose committee recommended the legislation be approved, was asked... Read More.

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Monticello Police Department receives grant funding from Department of Public Safety

Monday, December 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the City of Monticello has received a grant for $32,773.38 from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety to purchase new Kevlar vests and vest carriers for the entire Monticello Police Department. Officers' vests require periodic replacement after a... Read More.

SEARK security talks safety on college campuses

Friday, November 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Shootings and stabbings at college campuses have resulted in the deaths of students in Virginia and Idaho. On Tuesday, Lynette Bloomberg, who is heading security at Southeast Arkansas College talked about it on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Host Greg Horne told Bloomberg that although SEARK’s... Read More.

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UAPB Department promotes Halloween Food Safety Tips Parents Need to Know

Friday, October 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The month of October is the beginning of many fall activities such as going to pumpkin patch farms, preparing for Halloween gatherings, kids dressing up in their favorite costumes, and enjoying tasty treats, and UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences are promoting... Read More.

Legislature meeting on tax cuts, school safety

Tuesday, August 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session on tax cuts and school safety grants that’s been spurred by the state sitting on a $1.6 billion surplus. Leading up to the session, Democratic lawmakers have been calling for... Read More.

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State Public Safety Director resigns

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (TBP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that Jami Cook has resigned as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Public Safety and Director of the Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. In a resignation letter to Hutchinson, Cook said she was stepping down after... Read More.

Tips offered for safety in the woods

Monday, July 25 by Ray King

Some Arkansas forest landowners are nervous about venturing into their own forest for fear of the wildlife that live there, Joe Friend, forester for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. During his career as a forester, he is often asked about the... Read More.

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Fire and Emergency Chief talks fireworks law in city limits; Safety Cooking measures

Friday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

With the 4th of July holiday set for Monday, the sale of fireworks in Jefferson County and all over the country are booming. On Friday, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked... Read More.

Operation Dry Water promotes increased safety during extended holiday weekend

Wednesday, June 29 by Staff

With Independence Day falling on a Monday this year, many people are taking full advantage of an extended stay at their favorite lakeside retreat. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking that everyone enjoying the revelry be aware of the dangers brought about... Read More.

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Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Friday, June 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – With the increased concern about school safety in the wake of recent events around the nation, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission. “The recent violence in Texas was a stark... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson: School safety is potential agenda item for possible Special Session

Friday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says potential agenda items for a possible special session of state Legislature will be school safety and tax relief for Arkansans. Hutchinson met with Legislative leaders on Thursday to discuss the possibility of calling a special session of the Legislature to address... Read More.

Stories tagged with: safety

Sanders names new head for State Police, Dept. of Public Safety

City Council adopts resolution adopting a safety plan for the Transit Department

Monticello Police Department receives grant funding from Department of Public Safety

SEARK security talks safety on college campuses

UAPB Department promotes Halloween Food Safety Tips Parents Need to Know

Legislature meeting on tax cuts, school safety

State Public Safety Director resigns

Tips offered for safety in the woods

Fire and Emergency Chief talks fireworks law in city limits; Safety Cooking measures

Operation Dry Water promotes increased safety during extended holiday weekend

Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Gov. Hutchinson: School safety is potential agenda item for possible Special Session

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