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Grant County sets new record in number of votes cast

Thursday, November 12 by Ray King

According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County set a new record for the number of people who voted during the 2020 General Election. Of the 12,000 registered voters in the county, just over 8,200 voted, a turnout rate of 68.22 percent. During the 2016... Read More.

UAPB football moved to spring following SWAC announcement

Monday, July 20 by Greg

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the postponement of all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fall sports impacted include men's and women's cross country, football, women's soccer and women's volleyball. The conference has... Read More.

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White Hall City Council votes to rezone property for a gated condominium complex

Monday, May 18 by Greg

The White Hall City Council passed two new ordinances Monday night in a meeting held via teleconference. The first ordinance passed authorizes the execution of a contract to purchase and finance a pre-owned excavator at fair market value, to waive competitive bidding, and to declare... Read More.

Arkansas panel votes to give elected officials 2.5% raise

Thursday, December 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel has voted to give the state’s top elected officials and lawmakers a 2.5% raise. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that the Independent Citizens Commission on Wednesday proposed the raises totaling $157,266 for the Legislature and... Read More.

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Panel votes in support of closing Pine Bluff charter school

Thursday, December 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel overseeing charter schools has recommended the closure of a publicly funded charter school in Pine Bluff amid concerns over the school’s finances and academic performance. The state’s Charter Authorizing Panel voted in support Wednesday of closing Southeast... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P Commission votes to support Plaza Hotel purchase

Thursday, October 24 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission accepted a resolution Wednesday afternoon to assist the City of Pine Bluff in their purchase of the Plaza Hotel, located at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Following approximately 45 minutes of debate a 5-1 vote was cast by... Read More.

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