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Ryan Watley talks improving education

Earlier this week, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff sent an open letter to Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key and members of the State Board of Education. In the letter, Watley outlined some of the investments GFPB has made to... Read More.

Chief Franklin Sr. talks recent homicides;plans for school security

Wednesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

There have been nine homicides reported so far this year and Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., said Wednesday suspects have been identified in seven of them, and officers are close to solving an eighth. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Franklin said... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man accused of breaking or entering

Wednesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man, Thomas Self, who is currently on parole and was arrested Tuesday after he was found leaving a building at Highland Pellets at 4310 Emmett Sanders Road. During a court hearing Wednesday, Deputy... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arresed after allegedly driving stolen vehicle

Wednesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 20-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he was found driving a car that had been reported stolen. Cordarious Gibson was taken into custody by an Arkansas State Trooper who saw the car while driving on the west side of the... Read More.

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SEARK board approves contruction resolution; Programs offered for High School Students

Wednesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College held a Special Board meeting on Tuesday, April 4th that discussed their first resolutions of the year that were all approved without contest. One of the major resolutions mentioned to the board was presented by President Steven Bloomberg who requested approval... Read More.

Quorum Court recommends budget adjustments and new mailing policy

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An amended version of a 2021 appropriation that provided for a six-percent pay increase for county employees was recommended for approval by the Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday night. County Judge Gerald Robinson said the amendment applies to only... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff launches a new initiative to educate and inform residents of code violations

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, AR---The City of Pine Buff is launching a new initiative to inform residents of ordinances and zoning within city limits. The city is calling on everyone in the community to help do their part.Operation Green Sweep was established due to the issues... Read More.

Councilmember Alexander discusses critical letter

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

During a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night, Council Member Ivan Whitfield brought up a letter signed by a number of prominent people in the city who support the Mayor and the Go Forward initiative and are trying to raise... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man accused of shooting three people

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting three people during an incident on the east side of the city Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Star City High School art teacher elected as President of Arkansas Art Educators

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Star City High School art teacher Roger Darren High has been elected to serve as the next president of the Arkansas Art Educators, a statewide organization of art teachers.High will serve for two years as president-elect before beginning a two-year term as president of... Read More.

City Council approves partnership with Boys & Girls club

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After several months of talking about it, the partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County is now a reality. By a vote of 8-0 Monday night, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for man acccused of beating and choking girlfriend

Monday, April 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of beating and choking his girlfriend Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dontell Spraglin, 45, with aggravated assault on... Read More.