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Poyen School District approves four-day week

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Sheridan Headlight Newspaper announced that on Tuesday, January 25th, the Poyen School Board unanimously voted to adopt a four-day school week for the 2022-2023 school year. Last year, the district conducted an online poll to gauge the interest among parents of current students.The... Read More.

Star City Police seize drugs, guns in search warrant operations

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Star City Lincoln Ledger Newspaper announced that the Star City police department and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint operation on January 28th, to seize two warrants. Those two warrants stemmed from an earlier investigation by officer Johnathan Fallis.One warrant was for... Read More.

Winrock-led USDA project to improve worker health in Delta communities

Thursday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $974,978 to improve the health and wellness of the rural workforce in four Arkansas counties that currently experience higher rates of chronic diseases, health risk factors, and other health disparities.The USDA Supporting Health Advances for Rural Employees... Read More.

Talbot talks new rehabilitation hospital location

Thursday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last month, Jefferson Regional Hospital announced that a new rehabilitation hospital will be located in White Hall. Wendy Talbot, a spokeswoman for the hospital was a recent guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about why the location was chosen.She went on to... Read More.

Chief Franklin Sr. talks 2022 city budget

Thursday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the Pine Bluff City Council unanimously approved the 2022 city budget. On Wednesday, interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., was asked about that budget, particularly what it does for the department.Franklin was also asked if there is money in the budget to... Read More.

Winter storm forecast

Wednesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

A cold front is surging south through Arkansas. The entire state is under some type of winter weather advisory or warning. Plan on dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages.At his weekly news briefing Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state should be prepared... Read More.

UAPB to Hold Landowner Outreach Meeting on Estate Planning Feb. 8

Tuesday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program will host a virtual landowner outreach meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Intended for small and socially disadvantaged farmers, forest landowners, and rural homeowners, the meeting will cover the... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for second suspect in alleged shootings

Tuesday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A second suspect who was allegedly seen on video firing shots at houses from a vehicle made his first appearance in court Tuesday. Akyell Madison, 16, was one of four individuals taken into custody after police stopped the vehicle they were in on... Read More.

John Proctor announced campaign for city council ward 1

Monday, January 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. John Proctor has announced his intent to run for the Pine Bluff City Council, Ward 1 in a letter to the community. That announcement letter is as follows: "Growing into a man in this great city of Pine Bluff, graduating from the University of... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man on multiple accusations

Monday, January 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday following an investigation that began Jan. 15 after police chased a vehicle that fled from them. When he was interviewed Friday, Keion Isom, 18, admitted that he had been in the vehicle at the time of... Read More.

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Drew County GOP announces filing period for county, township offices

Monday, January 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Drew County Republican Committee (DCRC) announced today that filing for county and township offices will begin at noon on Feb. 22 and end at noon on March 1.Candidates will file at the Drew County Courthouse. A member of the local Republican Party will... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of threatening several people

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he reportedly threatened several people during what he called an argument. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King explained the circumstances that led to the arrest of Shawn Castle.King said Castle had a... Read More.