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ASBTDC hosts webinar to discuss Building Communities in Jefferson County

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) has announced its new regional office here in Jefferson County with the lead of Angelisa Henry. Henry was selected by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to lead ASBTDC in Jefferson County.ASBTDC hosted a... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of a drive by shooting

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting incident Thursday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man on multiple charges. Kawaske Jenkins, 27, was taken into custody after the incident but was not interviewed after he reportedly claimed pain from a prior injury. During a court hearing... Read More.

$500,000 cash-only bond for man accused of robbing local bank

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of robbing a bank on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Demetrius Nelson, 25, of White Hall with... Read More.

$500,000 bond set for White Hall man accused of shooting one person

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of shooting another person on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cau8se to charge Marquise Jefferson, 24, with first-degree battery, being a... Read More.

President Biden Appoints UAPB Chancellor as Chair of Board for International Food and Agricultural Development

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint new members of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), including Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander as Chair. BIFAD is a seven-member, presidentially appointed advisory committee to USAID to ensure it brings the assets of U.S. universities... Read More.

New Center to Assist Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Southeast Arkansas

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has selected Angelisa Henry ’09 to lead its new regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. The new center serves entrepreneurs and businesses in Jefferson, Arkansas, Monroe and Phillips counties. UAPB joins 10... Read More.

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CASA and United Way of Southeast Arkansas talks services for domestic violence victims

Wednesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

CASA Women's Shelter serves victims of domestic violence not just in Jefferson County, but statewide and throughout the United States. Peggy Tillman CASA director joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning show Wednesday, January 26th with Jasen Duren from United Way of Southeast Arkansas to discuss... Read More.

Tractor Supply distribution center planned for Maumelle

Wednesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) — Tractor Supply Co. has announced plans for a new distribution center in central Arkansas that is expected to create 450 jobs by the end of next year. The $100 million centers will be built in Maumelle, officials announced Wednesday. The retailer... Read More.

Hutchinson announces new tip line for motorists

Wednesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas has implemented a new Arkansas State Police non-emergency tip line for cell phones. The feature is available to all AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon cellular phones in Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday at a news briefing.Motorists may call *277 or *ASP to notify... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of assualting his mother and PB Police Officer

Monday, January 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly assaulted his mother and a police officer during an altercation Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jonathan B.... Read More.

State’s number of active covid cases exceed 100K

Monday, January 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of active covid-19 cases in Arkansas has surpassed 100,000, meaning more than three percent of the state’s population has the virus, and the number of hospitalizations has increased to a new record of 1,658, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Friday at a news... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington proclaims January 19 as George Makris Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff on Wednesday, January 19th honored George Makris Jr., the Chairman, and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. Wednesday by proclaiming the day George Makris Jr. day. Mayor Shirley Washington read the proclamation which in part said Makris joined Simmons in... Read More.