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Bloomberg talks school security

Another voice has been heard from the shooting incident that occurred Monday near the campus at Pine Bluff High School. Dr. Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College said on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday that he thinks the number one concert in education... Read More.

Two UAM faculty nominated for Arkansas’ 2022 Outstanding Nurse Educator Award

Tuesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

UAM School of Nursing faculty members Anita Shaw, MSN, RN, and Joy Stringfellow, MS, RN, have been nominated as two of twenty-five nurse educators statewide for the 2022 Outstanding Nurse Educator Award.The winner of the award will be announced in May 2022.For the past eight years,... Read More.

Mayor discusses school security and Pine Bluff High School relocation

Tuesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

As a former educator, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has strong opinions about education in the city, particularly school security. On Tuesday, Washington appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about the incident that occurred at Pine Bluff High School Monday.Washington said she... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of auto theft

Tuesday, April 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Redfield man, Adam Belcher, 34, was arrested Sunday after White Hall Police stopped the dark blue Chevrolet Silverado Belcher was driving for fictitious tags. During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor MIrcha King explained why Belcher was arrested.Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

WCSD Board approves several resolutions; Employee incentives increased

Monday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, April 11th, and several items were on their agenda including the ESSER recruitment and retention plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Assistant superintendent LaDonna Spain presented multiple items on the agenda for... Read More.

Quorum court reports financial report and approves several ordiances

Monday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Through the first three months of this year, Jefferson County’s financial picture looks a lot better than at the same time a year ago. According to the monthly financial report, the county’s overall balance at the end of March was $20.346 million compared... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for two people involved in alleged burglary

Monday, April 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two people were arrested Friday after they allegedly broke into an apartment and beat up the occupant. Thomas Harris, 22, and Ladasia Lawrence, 21, were taken into custody after the victim told police where they could be located. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy... Read More.

Bond set for man on multiple drug allegations

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County man was arrested Thursday on drug-related charges after a search warrant was served at his residence. Derrick Wooldridge, 24, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies and Tri-County Drug Task Force agents served the warrant at 2815 Skoll Road.Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

Man accused of viewing child pornography

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole and a registered sex offender were arrested Wednesday after he allegedly admitted to watching child pornography on his phone. Samuel Thorne, 30, is a Level 2 sex offender who was convicted of second-degree sexual assault in... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for woman accused of aggravated assualt on family member

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two of her relatives. April Dupree, 41, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported disturbance. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said police spoke... Read More.

Walmart offers supply-chain workers a chance to drive trucks

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart workers who once unloaded trucks now have a chance to drive them. The nation’s largest retailer has launched a training program that gives employees who work in its distribution or fulfillment centers a chance to become certified Walmart truck drivers... Read More.

51-year-old Pine Bluff man charged for alleged capital murder

Friday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 51-year-old Pine Bluff man will be held without bond on probable cause of capital murder after a court hearing Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney also ruled that prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charlie Irvin with tampering with physical evidence. During... Read More.