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WCSD highlight students and employees of the month; Updates on COVID-19 and district

Monday, January 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School Board met on Monday, January 10th for their first meeting of the year announcing their monthly highlights, addressing current STAR testing throughout the district, and extending the superintendent's contract.The Wildcat Warrior of the month was introduced by the assistance superintendent... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly breaking into a house;Battering two people

Monday, January 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly broke into a house on the north side of the city and battered two individuals, one of them who was paralyzed. Steven Reed was taken into custody after officers were sent to a... Read More.

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$20,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of entering locked business

Monday, January 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a White Hall man accused of entering a locked business on Olive Street Saturday. Lincoln County District Judge Phillip Green set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge John Parrish, 51, with... Read More.

#UAPBMens Hoops Collect First SWAC victory against Alabama State

Thursday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, AR – Bouncing back strong, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team collected their first conference win over Alabama State in a dagger with a final score of 70-68 on Wednesday night at H.O. Clemmons Arena.Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-12, 1-1)... Read More.

Two arrested on drug and theft charges

Thursday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men arrested Tuesday after a reported theft at a business will have to post $7,500 cash-only bonds to be released from the adult detention center while formal charges are filed against them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the... Read More.

$20,000 bond for Pine Bluff man accused of residential burglary

Thursday, January 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a house belonging to a relative Tuesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Demarcus Scott, 21, with... Read More.

Bomb threats at several HBCU’s including UAPB prompt evacuations

Wednesday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was among several other Historically Black Universities/Colleges that received a bomb threat on campus at approximately 5:16 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4th, school officials announced. UAPB announced in a press release that although the full student body... Read More.

Healthworks to host vaccine clinic January 6th & 7th; $25 Gift Card Incentive

Wednesday, January 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional HealthWorks Medical Center has partnered with the Advancing Health Literacy Program of Pine Bluff to offer $25 visa gift cards to those that receive a vaccine on Thursday, January 6th, and Friday, January 7th from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm. The center... Read More.

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Council approves temporary spending guidelines

Tuesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution extending the spending guidelines at the same level as was approved in the 2021 budget. The resolution sponsored by Mayor Shirley Washington notes that the city has not currently approved a 2022 budget... Read More.

Quorum Court Committee passes on five ordinances to Full Court

Tuesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court Committees met on Tuesday, January 4th via zoom to discuss five ordinances on their agenda. Among those ordinances included prohibiting unreasonably loud noises and disturbances of the peace in Jefferson County which would result in a fine. Justice Conley... Read More.

Franklin Sr. talks about Pine Bluff homicides

Tuesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., on Tuesday, talked about the two Christmas morning homicides in Pine Bluff when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. In one of the two cases, the body of Deondrick Clark, 24, was found in... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man on drug and weapons charges

Tuesday, January 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Devonte Robinson, 26, with being a felon in possession of... Read More.