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SEARK board special meeting approved graduation list and new mask mandate

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas College called a special board meeting on Wednesday, December 15th to discuss two items on their agenda in reference to graduation and their mask mandate. SEARK President Steven Bloomberg spoke to the board about the list of graduates that was recommended... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for two teens after high-speed chase

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff teenagers who were arrested Monday after a high-speed chase on I-530 made their first court appearance in Jefferson County District Court Wednesday. Tyler Phillips, 19, and Donterius Clinkscale, 18, were taken into custody by Arkansas State Troopers and other law... Read More.

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UAM awarded $150K grant for nursing program

Tuesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced in a press release that the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas has awarded a $150,000 grant to the UAM to provide funding for the Nursing Simulation: Healthcare Across the Lifespan program.The grant will be... Read More.

WCSD Board discussed new high school building facility plan; Online program for juveniles

Tuesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School Board discussed some exciting items on their agenda for the district including a resolution for the 2022 facilities master plan that includes a new high school for the district. John Hayden, the executive director of support services explained more about... Read More.

Watson Chapel Board approved new head football coach; Hires Food Consulting Service

Tuesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District met for their monthly meeting, Monday, December 13th, and discussed a lengthy agenda and a couple of recognitions and award presentations for staff and students. Presented by LaDonna Spain, the district's Assistant Superintendent, recognized the district's Wildcat Warrior for the... Read More.

White Hall man accused of forgery

Monday, December 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a White Hall man accused of trying to cash a stolen check Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Demarcus Love, 32, with forgery. Reading... Read More.

Shoplifting suspect now faces felony allegations

Monday, December 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman who was arrested Sunday on a misdemeanor shoplifting charge is facing felony allegations after she was searched while being booked into the adult jail. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said Detective Tamina Smith had been... Read More.

UAM-CTC nursing grads achieve 100 percent pass rate on licensure exam

Friday, December 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The June 2021 graduates of the Practical Nursing Technical Certificate Program at the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) recently achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The NCLEX-PN exam is an examination offered by the National... Read More.

JCCSI to host free primary care exams to commemorate World Aids Day

Thursday, December 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Announced in n a recent press release, to commemorate World Aids Day, Jefferson Comprehensive Care System Inc (JCCSI) in partnership with the Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, will be providing free primary care exams throughout the entire month of December at their... Read More.

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency Interim Director talks redevelopment; combating litter

Wednesday, December 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Interim Director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, Chandra Griffin who joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show on November 30th, talked about the agency's main focus right now which is redevelopment.Griffin further elaborated about the market-rate housing that will be built where... Read More.

Quorum Court Committee approved several items to full Quorum Court

Tuesday, December 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Quorum Court Committee hosted its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 7th, and approved several items on their agenda to the full Quorum Court. Of those items approved on the agenda was an ordinance to provide an appropriation to fund the 3525... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff talks juvenile crime and gang violence

Monday, December 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. announced a new program designed to combat juvenile crime and gangs. On Monday, Woods appeared on TalkBack Live and talked about the program, particularly on the role Juvenile Court Judge Earnest E. Brown Jr. will play.After talking about how... Read More.