County Sheriff discusses status of jail food

Last week, an attorney for Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., asked a judge to find County Judge Gerald Robinson in contempt of court because bills for the jails, particularly food bills had not been paid. According to the attorney, the juvenile detention center was going to... Read More.
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Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Could Lose Metro Status and Some Federal Funds

Pine Bluff is one of 144 cities the federal government could downgrade from being designated a metropolitan statistical area or MSA. Other Arkansas cities on the list include Hot Springs, Jonesboro, and Texarkana. If the cities are removed from MSA designation, they could face a loss... Read More.
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