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Former Soldier with Northwest Arkansas Roots Joining Boozman’s State Staff

Thursday, December 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) announced Master Sergeant (Ret.) Michael Long will join his staff as an advisor for military and veterans’ issues in early January.During his 27-year military career, MSG Long served as a Combat Medic, Operations Sergeant, and Instructor. He was promoted... Read More.

Council approves update to small business partnership with UAPB

Tuesday, December 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In 2009, the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the city and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center to promote small business development. On Monday night, the council voted to... Read More.

UAPB Students Win Research Competition Awards at Conference

Tuesday, December 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced that four students recently won awards for research presentations at the 79th Annual Professional Agricultural Workers Conference. The virtual student research competition was hosted by the Tuskegee University Chapter of the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson signs 3 executive orders

Tuesday, December 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson this week signed three executive orders providing recommendations for use of federal infrastructure funds, aligning audits in certain executive branch agencies, and creating the Energy Resources Council to improve coordination and planning during extreme weather and other emergencies that threaten the... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing and having drug possession

Monday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies Friday and having drugs in his possession when he was arrested. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

$20,000 bond for felon with firearm

Monday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with six prior felony convictions, three of them for being a felon in possession of a firearm was arrested by police after he admitted having a gun in his possession. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King... Read More.

$20,000 cash-only bond for man fleeing traffic stop

Friday, December 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A high-speed chase by Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a man who currently has pending charges and is accused of failing to appear in court on them. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said a... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at another person

Friday, December 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at another person and fired shots. Joseph Wilkerson, 43, was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim until the case is settled. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for women allegedly threatening Circuit Judge

Friday, December 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Wabbaseka woman who allegedly threatened Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt, his trial court assistant, and President Joe Biden. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kionna... Read More.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program application launched at UAPB

Thursday, December 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The application deadline for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program is Jan. 31, Belinda Demmings Bell, USDA liaison for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. The program awards scholarships to students attending one of 19 historically black land-grant universities. High... Read More.

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Hutchinson discusses developmentally disabled waitlist

Thursday, December 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday discussed the Community and Employment Supports Medicaid waiver that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Hutchinson said the waiver serves more than 5,000 Arkansans, but for many years there has been a significant waiting list for thousands... Read More.

Second city ward map gets OK from council

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The second revision of maps showing the new ward boundaries for the City of Pine Bluff was introduced during a special called meeting of the council Wednesday afternoon and was favored by the seven council members present. Councilmember Bruce Lockett was the only... Read More.