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Lighthouse Charter School is giving back; Robotics Team wins two awards at UALR Competition

Friday, November 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Lighthouse Charter School recently hosted a Thanks-Give-Away for the community Thursday, November 18th, and is also exposing its students to new programs such as Computer Science that have led them to win two awards at the University of Arkansas Little Rock... Read More.

County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the ribbon was cut to officially open the new Sgt. Elga Lee Roberts Jefferson County Veteran’s Service Office in the 100 block of State Street. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson on Wednesday said while the building is now open, there are still a... Read More.

DOT awards $20 million RAISE grant to complete Delta Heritage Trail

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20,482,208 to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to construct the final 13.4-mile section of the Delta Heritage Trail in southeast Arkansas trail through its Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program.“This... Read More.

URA enters contract for restoration of historic downtown buildings; Progressing with projects

Wednesday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency of Pine Bluff met for their regular monthly meeting to discuss their current progress and other items in their agenda Tuesday, November 16th. The agency chair Jimmy Dill, commissioners Lynn Guynn, Travis Martin, Kirby Mouser, approved two contracts... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

Tuesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An effort to reduce juvenile crime and gang activity in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County is moving forward, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Woods said the program, Gang Reduction Initiative of Pine Bluff has... Read More.

AHLP and Jefferson Regional talk COVID-19; Upcoming event

Tuesday, November 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) and Jefferson Regional hospital joined the Oldies 101.3 Morning Show Tuesday, to discuss their upcoming partnered event that takes place this Thursday, November 18th, and Covid-19 in Jefferson County. The show featured Deseray McKinzy the program's Media Coordinator,... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of pointing a gun at two people

Friday, November 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at two people and threatening them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Johnson, 51, with... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for man accused of alleged theft of property

Friday, November 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday following a police investigation into the theft of lawn equipment on Nov. 1. Gabriel Jeffery, 28, was taken into custody and because he is on probation, will have to post a $5,000 cash-only bond to be... Read More.

Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways

Thursday, November 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Deer are on the move in The Natural State. That means hunters and motorists in Arkansas should keep a watchful eye out, particularly at dawn and dusk.In addition to the increased deer activity, the shortened days place rush hour during the peak times of... Read More.

WHSD board discusses school recognitions and mask mandate; Superintendent announces retirement

Tuesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The White Hall School District Board met for their monthly meeting at the Julius Brown Administrative Building on Tuesday, November 9th. The board approved several items on their agenda, including a new update to their mask policy, and announced district recognitions amongst other special... Read More.

Two area art teachers receive state ‘Art Educator of the Year’ awards

Tuesday, November 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Suzi Davis, an art teacher at Jimmy Brown Elementary School, and Nickie Owens, an art teacher at Woodlawn High School, were recently named art teachers of the year at the annual Arkansas Art Educators fall conference.Davis was named 2021 Arkansas Elementary Art Educator of... Read More.

WCSD Board talk new food consulting services and upcoming events

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District Board met on Monday, November 8th, and discussed eighteen items on their agenda. Included in those items on the agenda were presentations from prospective foodservice consulting companies to support the food service staff in the district.Of those included Taher... Read More.

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Author: Deseray Mckinzy

Lighthouse Charter School is giving back; Robotics Team wins two awards at UALR Competition

County Judge discusses details behind the new Veteran Service Office and other buildings

DOT awards $20 million RAISE grant to complete Delta Heritage Trail

URA enters contract for restoration of historic downtown buildings; Progressing with projects

Jefferson County Sheriff talks efforts to reduce gang activity; Grant Awards

AHLP and Jefferson Regional talk COVID-19; Upcoming event

$50,000 bond set for man accused of pointing a gun at two people

Cash-only bond set for man accused of alleged theft of property

Motorists, be on the lookout for deer on highways

WHSD board discusses school recognitions and mask mandate; Superintendent announces retirement

Two area art teachers receive state ‘Art Educator of the Year’ awards

WCSD Board talk new food consulting services and upcoming events

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