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UAMS Researcher to use grant to study food insecurity and diabetes

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher recently received a $991,145 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the nutritional health of low-income individuals with type 2 diabetes.Christopher Long, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of... Read More.

Armed disturbance results in arrest

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a relative.Richard Smith, 56, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 4900 block of West Short Barraque St., at 1:47 p.m.Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Bond set in fleeing and drug allegation

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who is currently on parole on allegations of felony fleeing and possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Carlos Frazier,... Read More.

Dr. Nate Smith puts emphasis on work site safety during COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith Governor Asa Hutchinson in Washington Wednesday for a meeting with President Donald Trump, State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith conducted the daily COVID-19 press briefing and spent a great deal of time talking about work site safety.Smith said the department has... Read More.

WHPD Chief Shapiro discusses court proceedings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhite Hall District Court met for the first time Wednesday and according to police chief Greg Shapiro, a number of people were expected to attend. Shapiro appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday morning.He said this will be the first time... Read More.

City council to return to convention center for meetings

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingAfter meeting remotely by Zoom since April, the Pine Bluff City Council will be returning to the Convention Center for their first meeting in June.During a joint meeting of the council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Welfare Committees Wednesday, Council Member... Read More.

Courthouse to close Friday and Monday for Memorial Day holiday

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Courthouse will be closed this Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th for the Memorial Day holiday. County offices will resume operations on Tuesday, May 26th and the Courthouse will be open to the public by appointment only.

Councilwoman Alexander says council should stop with “feel good legislation” and start handling city business

Wednesday, May 20 by Ray King

Pine Bluff City Council member Joni Alexander said on Wednesday that it is time for the council to get back to normal and get away from the meetings on ZOOM.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins, Alexander said... Read More.

Formal charges filed against teenagers in March homicide and robbery

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against two teenagers accused in the shooting death of a man inside an apartment in the Dollarway area in March.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Karizma Fisher, 18, of Monticello and Ke-Untae Shelton, 18, of Pine... Read More.

All nursing home residents and staff to be tested for COVID-19

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingTesting for every resident and staff member at every nursing home and long-term care facility in Arkansas will begin June 1, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the Governor said the testing will also include Human Development Centers... Read More.

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UAMS first hospital in Arkansas to use Excelsius GPS for robot assisted spinal surgeries

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Center is the first hospital in Arkansas to operate with the ExcelsiusGPS robotic spine navigation system that helps improve accuracy and reduce the invasiveness of spinal surgery.Noojan Kazemi, M.D., an associate... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. says additional revenue is needed for operations

Tuesday, May 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the need for additional revenue Tuesday when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins.Asked about the number of deputies patrolling the unincorporated areas of the county, Woods... Read More.