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APB Helps Arkansas’ Small Farmers Obtain USDA-NRCS Funding

Socially-disadvantaged farmers in Arkansas benefit from a decades-old partnership between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), says Charley Williams, a UAPB alumnus and veteran NRCS soil conservationist. This cooperation helps empower... Read More.

$30,000 bond for man accused of hitting elderly man

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly hit a 75-year-old man several times. Glenn Cain, 64, was taken into custody after police were given a description of the clothing the suspect was wearing and... Read More.

Robinson sets special Quorum Court meeting on hospital contract

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court will have a special called meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to decide the fate of a resolution extending the contract between the county and Jefferson Regional Hospital until 2099. The legislation was tabled during the regular meeting of the county’s... Read More.

Local election results in Desha County could be headed to court

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Mcgehee Dermott The Times-News reported that the fate of the May 24th Primary Election Results could rest in the hands of the Desha County Circuit Court after a petition contesting the results from last Thursday.According to Desha County Circuit Court records, the democratic... Read More.

Bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of theft of utility trailer

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested Wednesday after an investigation into the reported theft of a utility trailer from a funeral home. Shane Lampkin, 44, was taken into custody after he was identified as a suspect in the theft, Deputy... Read More.

$35,000 cash-only bond set for Redfield man accused of terroristic threatening

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $35,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Redfield man accused of assaulting two people and threatening to kill them and two others. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Larry Little,... Read More.

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Senate Passes Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

WASHINGTON–– The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This landmark legislation backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will deliver toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits.“No veteran... Read More.

WHSD Superintendent Doug Dorris talks school security and COVID-19

Thursday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Outgoing White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris on Thursday talked about school security when he and new School District Athletic Director Mark Cantwell paid a visit to the Oldies 1013 morning show.He went on to talk about the district a change in the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Juneteenth celebration moved to historical downtown area

Thursday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff's Juneteenth celebration will be moving to downtown this year due to the heavy rain that came through last week. Mary Liddell was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex with Rick Walker and talked about where the event will be located.Liddell said there will... Read More.

Court hears arguments on Arkansas trans youth treatment ban

Thursday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas’ ban on gender-confirming treatments or surgery for children, saying reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state. A three-judge panel of the 8th... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man accused of sexual assualting two juveniles

Thursday, June 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of sexually assaulting two juveniles on Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mark Warren, 47, with two counts of... Read More.

State Education Board names Pine Bluff School District School Board Zones

Wednesday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

On June 3, 2022, Secretary Johnny Key completed his review of the Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) board zone proposals and approved the proposal labeled Scenario 5.“Scenario 5 grew from the original work of Arkansas GIS and incorporated valuable feedback from the community.... Read More.