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Alliance head discusses Business Expo postponement

Wednesday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo which had been set this week was postponed until next year because of an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 state-wide. The increase was linked to the Delta Variant and the low number... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested in reported burglary

Wednesday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported burglary in progress at a janitorial supply business Monday night resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man found at the business. Aundra Clary, 55, was taken into custody after police responded to 1319 W. 6th Avenue at 11:46 p.m. During a... Read More.

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UAPB Athletic Director talks season tickets and restrictions

Tuesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff gets closer to the Golden Lions season opener next week, Athletic Director Chris Robinson is promoting going online to buy tickets. UAPB opens with the Lane College Dragons on Sept. 4 at Golden Lion Stadium. Robinson appeared... Read More.

Woman accused in alleged assault on boyfriend

Tuesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday because she allegedly threatened to kill her boyfriend after an argument. Jacqueline Wesley, 58, was taken into custody and when questioned, denied the allegation, Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad said during a court hearing Tuesday. Reading from an... Read More.

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A&P Financial Committee discusses budget plans; new project

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission Finance Committee met for their monthly meeting on Monday, August 23 at the Artspace on Main Street. The committee discussed various financial reports for the A&P committee and the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission which covers the Convention... Read More.

Rison superintendent on face masks

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Rison School District began its second full week of classes Monday and unlike last year, School Superintendent Craig DuPuy said the district is not offering a virtual option this year, and classes are offered 100 percent on-campus only. Appearing on the Oldies... Read More.

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UAPB announced Crop Insurance Education available for farmers

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Farmers have been in a lot of discussions since the Pandemic began and extensive rains in the past few years have highlighted the need to understand and manage production risks with crop insurance, Karen Lee, Extension assistant for the University of Arkansas at Pine... Read More.

Heat warning for Ashley, Desha, Chicot, Drew, and Lincoln counties

Monday, August 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Another Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect Tuesday until 8 p.m. for Ashley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln counties. Dangerously hot conditions with daytime heat index values as high as 112 to 115 degrees are expected. Other parts of the state, including other Southeast... Read More.

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New WC superintendent discusses student with gun; security

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

A student at Watson Chapel Junior High School was shot and killed last spring and another student was arrested and is being charged in that incident. The superintendent at that time was Dr. Jerry Guess, who has since retired. Fast forward a few months and on... Read More.

King Cotton Holiday Tournament questionable

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

After a couple of years of success in bringing back one of the most recognized high school basketball tournaments in the country, the King Cotton Holiday tournament, the games were canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bringing the tournament back was one of... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for woman charged with second-degree battery

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Friday for a White Hall woman who allegedly cut two men with a broken bottle during an altercation in the early morning Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested on alleged theft charges

Friday, August 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly drove a car that had been reported stolen the previous day to a gas station on East Harding Avenue where the vehicle was recovered. Donnie Armstrong, 55, who has also used the name... Read More.

Author: Deseray Mckinzy

Alliance head discusses Business Expo postponement

Pine Bluff man arrested in reported burglary

UAPB Athletic Director talks season tickets and restrictions

Woman accused in alleged assault on boyfriend

A&P Financial Committee discusses budget plans; new project

Rison superintendent on face masks

UAPB announced Crop Insurance Education available for farmers

Heat warning for Ashley, Desha, Chicot, Drew, and Lincoln counties

New WC superintendent discusses student with gun; security

King Cotton Holiday Tournament questionable

$15,000 bond set for woman charged with second-degree battery

Pine Bluff man arrested on alleged theft charges

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