UAMS begins new cancer patient access system

LITTLE ROCK — The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is implementing a new statewide patient navigation program to help cancer patients across the state access needed prevention, screening, treatment and support services. The program serves all Arkansans regardless of provider. “We know advances in... Read More.
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Arkansas City, McGehee get money for wastewater system improvements

Two cities in Southeast Arkansas have received economic development block grants to improve their wastewater systems. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Arkansas City in Desha County received $300,000 and McGehee, also in Desha County, received $299,954 through the Community Development Block Grant Program for... Read More.
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U-A system to require face masks on campuses

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas’ board of trustees voted Wednesday to require masks on its campuses after a judge temporarily blocked the state’s law banning mask mandates. The board unanimously approved a resolution directing its campuses to develop face mask policies... Read More.
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Monticello Police adding in-car computer system

The Monticello Police Department will be adding on-board computer systems for their police cars, according to the Advance-Monticelloian newspaper. During a meeting of the City Council in March, a resolution authorizing the purchase and participation in a grant program that will pay 90 percent of... Read More.

Casino plans to implement new security system

By Ray King A new security system comparable to what is currently in use at Disney World, Six Flags, and the Chicago White Sox ballpark is on its way to the Saracen Casino and Resort. Carlton Saffa, Market Manager for the casino and resort told Deltaplex... Read More.
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Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System is $1B Richer

The second-largest public retirement system in the state saw its investments increase by $1.09 billion, almost a 12.3% return.  The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System's investments now sit at $10.6 billion. The system's average rate of return is approximately 10.5%.   The system is the state government’s... Read More.