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Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter School hosts Seeds to STEM Science Night

By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff Lighthouse Charter School hosted a two-hour Science Night at the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County (BGCJC) located at First United Methodist Church on Thursday evening. The Science Night was hosted by Seeds 2 STEM a program that offers... Read More.

Mayor reacts to Pine Bluff School District plans

Thursday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

A representative of the Pine Bluff School District on Wednesday said that the district will realign its building use for the next school year with the current plan to shut down the Pine Bluff High School campus, and high school students moving to the... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for woman accused of committing a terroristic act

Thursday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday on allegations that she had been involved in an armed disturbance at a house in the Dollarway area on March 1. Jessica Scruggs, 35, will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released from the... Read More.

Pine Bluff man charged with second-degree domestic battery

Thursday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of causing injuries to another man during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Spears, 47, with... Read More.

URA partners with local entities on ‘Green Sweep’ Initiative

Wednesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

During the Urban Renewal Agency regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 15th, Chandra Griffin the agency's Interim Executive Director spoke about a new 'Green Sweep' Initiative. This initiative is in partnership with other city entities including Code Enforcement, the Pine Bluff Police Department, and... Read More.

Pine Bluff URA approves several contracts for Downtown Housing Project

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday and approved several items on their agenda. Present at the meeting included the Agency Chair Jimmy Dill, Treasurer Lloyd Franklin Sr., secretary Lynn Guynn, and commissioner Travis Martin. The most significant... Read More.

BGCJC Executive Director and PBAHLP talks COVID-19 Drive-Thru testing

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advancing Health Literacy Program is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County to offer COVID-19 drive-thru testing to area residents. On Tuesday, Nyeshia Aldridge, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club was joined by Scott Solomon and Deseray McKinzy... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Jr. talks crime in Pine Bluff; Grant money

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

As Jefferson County Sheriff’s Investigators work to solve a homicide reported in the county Monday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday. The homicide was the first of the year outside the Pine Bluff City limits. Morning show... Read More.

Cotledge talks campaign for third ward

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

One of the candidates looking to replace current 3rd Ward Council member Ivan Whitfield cited his background in state government and his love for the city during an appearance on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. Quranner Cotledge, who is called Q. said he spent 43... Read More.

Mother and juvenile daughter arrested after physical altercation

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County woman and her juvenile daughter were both arrested Sunday after the two were involved in a physical altercation. Kendra Jones, 45, of Jefferson was booked into the adult detention center and the daughter was taken to the juvenile detention center... Read More.

Trial set to begin for Arkansas deputy in teen’s shooting

Tuesday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — Jury selection was set to begin Tuesday in the trial of a former Arkansas deputy charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting a white teenager during a traffic stop, a case that has drawn the attention of national civil rights activists. Read More.

High school principal, coach arrested in slaying of wife

Monday, March 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

OMAHA, Ark. (AP) — A northwest Arkansas high school principal and basketball coach has been arrested in the death of his wife. Rocky Dodson, 53, of Omaha was arrested Thursday on a second-degree murder warrant. A statement by Boone County Sheriff Tim Roberson... Read More.