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Area students selected to attend Boys State

Area students were nominated to represent their community and school at Arkansas Boys State 2022, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion, according to a Boys State news release.The following students from Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, and Drew... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of breaking or entering

Thursday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a truck and taking a set of Apple Ear Pods. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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County Judge discusses road work and expenses

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

With the price of gasoline and materials soaring, the Jefferson County Road Department made the decision to switch from a five-day workweek to a four-day workweek and County Judge Gerald Robinson said Wednesday that the decision has paid off. ( Robinson was a guest on the... Read More.

County clerk talks early voting and voting process

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early voting continues at the Jefferson County Courthouse through the end of this week and will culminate the day before the May 24 Political Party primaries. Jefferson County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, whose office is responsible for early voting, was asked Wednesday how it was going... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man allegedly invovled in shooting

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An investigation into a reported shooting in Shady Grove that began in March resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly admitted to being involved on video. Police said Nijah Alexander, 20, was initially questioned about the incident when he was detained... Read More.

$40,000 bond set for man accused of firearm possession

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA $40,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony who was arrested after several guns were found in the vehicle he was driving.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

UAPB recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

In 2020, an estimated 52.9 million adults aged 18 or older lived with mental illness in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). That is one in five adults living with mental illness. Also, one in five children in the... Read More.

Sarah Sanders raises another $601K in Arkansas governor race

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has raised another $601,000 in her bid for Arkansas governor, continuing to far outpacing her Republican and Democratic rivals. Sanders, who is seeking the Republican nomination in the state’s May 24... Read More.

Summer Cooking Camps for Children Set for June at UAPB

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) 1890 Cooperative Extension Program will host a free, fun-filled summer camp for children ages 7 to 11. Participants will learn how to cook and make healthy snacks. They will also learn about good nutrition, food safety... Read More.

Alexander discusses convention center hotel board

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Joni Alexander said there are things about the proposed ordinance she doesn’t necessarily agree with, including a section that says the Mayor appoints the members of the commission without council approval.Asked by morning show host Greg Horne... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks Jefferson County Adult Detention Center operations

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the areas that it has dramatically affected is the operations of the Jefferson County Adult Detention Center. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was a guest on the Oldies 013... Read More.

Convention Center Public Facilities Board gets initial reading

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board was read twice by the City Council Monday night and will be up for a final vote when the council meets for the first time in June. According to the... Read More.