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Four arrested on gun and drug charges following traffic stop

By Ray King A traffic stop by sheriff’s investigators Tuesday resulted in the arrest of four individuals, three of whom had bonds set for them during a court hearing Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Trenton Rogers, 18,... Read More.

Robinson highlights pros of casino in Jefferson County

Thursday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Talk Back Live on 99.3 FM with host Floyd Donald on Thursday, June 9th, and discussed several topics concerning the county.One of those topics touched on a group in Arkansas petitioning to rescind state casinos.Robinson further elaborated on... Read More.

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S.A.F.E Center Inc. to host Free Youth Money Camp

Wednesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The S.A.F.E. Center, Inc., a non-profit organization, announces the 2022 Youth Money Camp to be held Saturday, June 25 from 8:30 am to 12 noon at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 W. Jefferson Avenue, Monticello, AR 71655.This FREE Youth Money Camp is... Read More.

New information on Pines Mall sale

Wednesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The owner of the Pines Mall has hired a private auction company to try and sell the property and has already turned down one offer, a Pine Bluff city official said Wednesday. The official confirmed that the Mall is still owned by Judy Vu, rather... Read More.

UAM To Offer State’s Only Online Master’s Degree in Nursing With Emphasis in Public Health

Wednesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to offer the state of Arkansas’s only online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with an emphasis in public health after the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved... Read More.

$40,000 cash-only bond set for man fleeing and threatening police

Wednesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $40,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from police and threatening to kill them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Langel, 28, with... Read More.

Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors approves lease extension proposal

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors met Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse to discuss and then approve an extension of the lease between the hospital and Jefferson County which has been renewed eight previous times since the first lease agreement in December... Read More.

Alexander talks new Convention Center and Hotel Board

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation that creates a Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board whose goal is to improve or rebuild the hotel attached to the convention center as a way to improve business at the center and raise... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for woman accused of residential burglary

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly broke into a house on the west side of the city Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Lakeysha... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of hitting wife and daughter in altercation

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly hit his wife and her daughter during an altercation. McKinley Hackett, 53, was taken into custody after police were sent to a reported domestic incident at a house in the 1800 block of... Read More.

Five killed, five injured in Southeast Arkansas crash

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

Five people were killed and five were injured Monday afternoon at the intersection of Arkansas 35 and U.S. 65 in Dermott where a Freightliner 18-wheeler hit a small passenger bus, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary report.The driver of the 2018 Ford passenger... Read More.

ASC to host several camps for Summer Program

Monday, June 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas is hosting camps that will be exploring art, theater, science, film, vocal performance, and cooking throughout the summer for the Pine Bluff community and surrounding areas. These camps include interactive activities, including reading monologs, playing theater-themed... Read More.