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Northwest Arkansas cases of COVID-19 push state total to more than 6,700

Friday, May 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingA number of cases of COVID-19 reported in Northwest Arkansas has pushed the state’s total to more than 6,700, Governor Asa Hutchinson said during his daily COVID-19 press briefing Friday.In addition, there were an additional nine people hospitalized, bringing the state’s total... Read More.

Pine Bluff curfew to expire on Monday, June 1

Friday, May 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Friday that the city-wide curfew, which has been in effect since late March will expire on Monday, June 1 and there are no current plans to continue it.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg... Read More.

Pine Bluff to participate in COVID-19 Day of Mourning on Monday

Friday, May 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingOn Monday, the City of Pine Bluff will join cities across the nation to remember and honor the now more than 100,000 people who have died as a result of COVID-19, including 28 or 29 in Jefferson County.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3... Read More.

261 cases of COVID-19 reported in Arkansas

Thursday, May 28 by Ray King

By Ray KingIn what Governor Asa Hutchinson called a “challenging day,” 261 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas Thursday. That was the largest increase reported in a single day, the Governor said, and all were community based.There have now been 6,558 cases... Read More.

Lincoln County trails state and nation in census reporting

Thursday, May 28 by Ray King

According to the Lincoln (County) Ledger, the county trails both the state and national average in the percentage of people who have returned their 2020 census forms.The state self-response average is 54.9 percent while the national average is 60.1 percent. The average for Lincoln... Read More.

Free cell phone app said to relieve depression, anxiety

Thursday, May 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – A cell phone app designed to treat depression showed a dramatic reduction in symptoms compared to those who relied on other methods or received no treatment at all, according to a recent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) study.The results... Read More.

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State tests 4,000 plus for COVID-19

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingMore than 4,000 tests for COVID-19 were conducted in Arkansas in the past 24 hours, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. That was the second largest number of tests in a single day and the state has now more than 66,000 people since... Read More.

In-person court proceedings to resume Monday

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingIn-person court appearances will resume Monday, June 1 for the Eleven-West Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Lincoln Counties.According to a press release from Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt, the administrative judge for the District, everyone entering the courthouse will be required to... Read More.

Appeals court rejects Damont Ewells argument

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn Arkansas prison inmate serving 20-years for manslaughter failed Wednesday to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that the evidence was insufficient to convict him.Damont Ewells, 40, was convicted as an habitual offender of manslaughter in the Sept. 19. 2017 death of... Read More.

Prior conviction results in felony allegation

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man who was arrested last week for misdemeanor domestic battery will face a felony allegation after it was determined that he had a prior domestic battery conviction in the past five years.James Jordan, 49, had been arrested by a... Read More.

Man arrested in alleged stabbing

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingA 48-year-old Jefferson County man was arrested Monday after he allegedly stabbed his daughter during an altercation.William Lawrence was taken into custody by a sheriff’s deputy after the deputy responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Brixey Road.The female victim... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation

Wednesday, May 27 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of injuring her boyfriend during an altercation Saturday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jacy Ashcraft, 28, with second offense... Read More.