The National Park Service, the Arkansas Trail of Tears Association and the city of Pine Bluff will unveil a Trail of Tears marker on Sept. 16, National Trail of Tears Remembrance Day, in downtown Pine Bluff. A ceremony will begin …
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Hutchinson to Headline John H. Johnson Museum’s 20th Anniversary Dinner
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will serve as the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary celebration and tribute dinner for the John H. Johnson Museum. The event, scheduled for Oct. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., will be held …
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Warrior, Compton Tapped as Interim Chiefs in Pine Bluff
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe City of Pine Bluff will swear in a new interim police chief and interim fire and emergency service chief at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Detective Kevin Collins Center – City Council Chambers. Deputy Chief Shirley Warrior, …
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Democratic House Caucus Holds Leadership Elections
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Democratic House Caucus held its biennial leadership elections on Thursday at the Democratic Party of Arkansas headquarters. The Democratic Caucus re-elected state Representative Tippi McCullough (Little Rock) as their Minority Leader – she is the first openly LGBTQ+ person …
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New Bill Creates Path to Restoring Firearm Rights for Convicted Felons
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA new bill has been introduced into the Arkansas legislature that aims to provide a way for individuals to restore their rights to own a firearm after being convicted of a criminal offense. Sponsored by Sen. Gary Stubblefield, Senate Bill …
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State Rep. Flowers Calls for Policy Changes After Harassment Incident
by Ryan Nixby Ryan Nixby Ryan Nix In a press conference Monday morning, Representative Vivan Flowers (D-District 17) and Arkansas House District 34 Candidate Ryan Davis shared details of alleged harassment following a fundraiser on February 3. Flowers and Davis also detailed policy changes …
