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UPDATE: County and State Agencies battling wildfire Grant County

Sunday, April 10 by Staff

UPDATE 2:30 A.M. All residents on Grant 51 and Grant 57 are allowed to return to their homes. The fire in this area has been contained. UPDATE 12:38 A.M. According to scanner traffic Grant county law enforcement has reopened Grant County Road 51. Citizens with homes in... Read More.

State Health Secretary taking federal job

Wednesday, April 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero, who has led the state’s response to COVID-19 for most of the coronavirus pandemic, announced Tuesday that he is resigning to take a job with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Romero said... Read More.

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GFPB delivers open letter to Secretary Johnny Key and State Board of Education regarding Pine Bluff School District

Tuesday, April 5 by Staff

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley has delivered an open letter to Secretary Johnny Key and the State Board of Education regarding the Pine Bluff School District. The letter comes following a series of meetings between teachers, a controversial meeting between Superintendent Barbara Warren... Read More.

State revenue surplus nears $500 million

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surplus for the current fiscal year is approaching $500 million as the state’s tax collections continue beating expectations, state finance officials said Monday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal year,... Read More.

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UAPB Softball: Green Sits Down 12 Batters In Shutout Over Grambling State 3-0

Monday, April 4 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Softball: Green Sits Down 12 Batters In Shutout Over Grambling State 3-0 GRAMBLING, La. -- Junior Sydney Green was dealing on Saturday, hurling a shutout to lead the UAPB Lady Lions over the Grambling Lady Tigers 3-0. Green went the distance for UAPB, giving up seven hits, walking three and... Read More.

Non-profit to pay fines to state and feds

Friday, April 1 by Ray King

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri nonprofit that was at the center of a corruption probe that involved several legislators is paying more than $8 million to the federal government and the state of Arkansas under an agreement with prosecutors announced Thursday. Federal prosecutors announced... Read More.

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Arkansas State University chancellor announces resignation

Thursday, March 31 by Staff

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — The chancellor of Arkansas State University announced Thursday that he’s resigning after being named the sole finalist to become president of Texas State University. Arkansas State said Chancellor Kelly Damphousse’s resignation will take effect June 30. Damphousse is the only finalist... Read More.

Arkansas State Police plans distracted driving enforcement operation

Monday, March 28 by Staff

Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes along nationwide roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers to put down their phones while driving. Stepped-up enforcement... Read More.

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$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of fleeing state trooper before hitting a church bus

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from an Arkansas State Trooper Sunday, then hitting a church van head-on, causing injuries. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Arkansas State Police provides Monday update on Dumas mass shooting

Monday, March 21 by Staff

State police special agents assigned to the investigation of a shooting incident at a Dumas car show late Saturday afternoon [March 19th] have confirmed 27 individuals who were wounded by the gunfire. The list of wounded victims includes the name of Cameron Shaffer, 23,... Read More.

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Judge tosses new state voting laws

Monday, March 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday struck down four new voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers, finding the measures unconstitutional. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen issued a permanent injunction against the new voting laws at the end of a four-day... Read More.

Arkansas State Police press conference provides updates on Dumas mass shooting

Sunday, March 20 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police held a press conference Sunday afternoon in Dumas at the Southeast Arkansas Law Enforcement Center to provide an update following a mass shooting that occurred at a Delta N.E.Y.O. (Hood-Nic) community car show that was being held at 611 Highway... Read More.

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UPDATE: County and State Agencies battling wildfire Grant County

State Health Secretary taking federal job

GFPB delivers open letter to Secretary Johnny Key and State Board of Education regarding Pine Bluff School District

State revenue surplus nears $500 million

UAPB Softball: Green Sits Down 12 Batters In Shutout Over Grambling State 3-0

Non-profit to pay fines to state and feds

Arkansas State University chancellor announces resignation

Arkansas State Police plans distracted driving enforcement operation

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of fleeing state trooper before hitting a church bus

Arkansas State Police provides Monday update on Dumas mass shooting

Judge tosses new state voting laws

Arkansas State Police press conference provides updates on Dumas mass shooting

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