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ASC ART ROCKS: Summer Bash kicks off on June 3-4

The Arts & Science Center is kicking off summer with a two-day party. ART ROCKS: Summer Bash is a fundraising event with music, food trucks, games, art demos, art auctions, karaoke, kid-friendly activities, and more. The festivities are set for 5-10 p.m.... Read More.

Walmart reports Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Walmart Inc. (WMT) on Tuesday reported a fiscal first-quarter net income of $2.05 billion. On a per-share basis, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company said it had a net income of 74 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.30 per share. The... Read More.

PBPD Implements Business Watch Program

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) has implemented a Business Watch Program, which is modeled after the Neighborhood Watch program taking the “neighbors looking out for neighbors” concept to the commercial level. “We’re excited about the Business Watch Program,” said Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of residential burglary

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with what prosecutors called an “extensive criminal history” was arrested Thursday in connection with a reported residential burglary. Ross Tweedy, 59, was found on the porch of the house at 1506 Humac St., by the son of the owner... Read More.

White Hall police make arrest involving alleged stolen car

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King White Hall Police on Thursday recovered a car that had been reported stolen and arrested the driver who said she had been told she could keep it for 48 hours to test drive. Krista Daniels, 28, was taken into custody after White Hall... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man on alleged drug-related charges

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man arrested on drug-related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Lewis, 45, with possession of a controlled substance with purpose. Reading... Read More.

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UAM awarded $205K grant

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has been awarded a $205,415 grant by the Wingate Foundation.The multi-year grant (2022-2024) will be used to fund need-based scholarships ($100,000) nursing instructors ($50,000) and lab upgrades ($50,415).This is the second grant the Windgate Foundation has awarded to... Read More.

PBSD Staff and Stakeholders talk concerns at State Board of Education meeting

Thursday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Board of Education met on Thursday, May 12 for a regular monthly meeting at the Arch Ford Education Building in Little Rock. Citizens from the Pine Bluff community joined the meeting to speak about the direction that the Pine Bluff School... Read More.

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man allegedly involved in domestic altercation

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man accused of hitting his girlfriend with a pipe and busting the windshield of her car. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

GFPB to host fourth annual Forward Fest May 14th

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) is hosting its fourth annual Forward Fest this Saturday, May 14th at Regional Park featuring several events throughout the day. GFPB CEO Ryan Watley joined the Oldies 103 morning show to discuss the events that will take place at... Read More.

Redfield woman arrested for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Redfield woman was arrested Monday after state police stopped the truck she was driving for speeding, and she allegedly assaulted the trooper who stopped her while resisting arrest. Sara Hedden, 38, reportedly had a handgun with the serial number filed off when... Read More.

Arkansas TurboTax customers to receive $1 million

Wednesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc., has agreed to pay more than $1 million restitution to about 36,000 Arkansans who were deceived by the company.The settlement is the result of a multi-state investigation that found Intuit charged customers for the TurboTax service that it... Read More.