Star City Library Offers Fall Craft Class September 20

The Star City Library offers a craft class for adults every month, featuring a different project that can be completed in one to two hours.  On this month's agenda is How to turn Mason Jars into fall lanterns using chalk paint and adhesive templates. ... Read More.

Jeremy Owoh Named New Superintendent for Pine Bluff School District

An Arkansas Department of Education assistant commissioner has been appointed the new superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) after it was taken over by the state, according to an Associated Press report. Jeremy Owoh was appointed to the job by Arkansas Education Commissioner... Read More.
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Qinglong Jiang Joins Chemistry and Physics Department at UAPB

Dr. Qinglong Jiang has joined the Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as an assistant professor of Nanoscience-Chemistry. Dr. Jiang received his PhD in chemistry at the Northern University of Illinois. Prior to joining in UAPB, Dr.... Read More.
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PHONE SCAM: FAKE COURT SUMMONS

A Jefferson County resident reports of fake court summons by mail. They received a call from Zachary Abraham and Kelly Stevens claiming to be representatives for a company called CRS. The representatives threaten to mail court summons if they refused to pay the ransom. Please beware... Read More.

Starting a Business in Arkansas: Access to Capital

Individuals interested in learning important basics of business ownership are invited to attend a free workshop. The seminar, entitled "Starting a Business in Arkansas:  Access to Capital," will take place on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  The location is the White Hall... Read More.
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Veteran Resources Fair and Town Hall Meeting

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will sponsor a Veterans Resources Fair and Town Hall meeting on Friday, September 21, 2018. This event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center, located at 211 West Third Avenue in... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigating the Death of Another Inmate

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death of another inmate. Ronnie Martin, 35, was serving a 20-year sentence at the Cummins Unit after being convicted on drug charges out of Cleburne County. The Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) says Martin was pronounced dead on Tuesday... Read More.
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Congressman Bruce Westerman

Congressman Bruce Westerman is back in Washington this week after spending the last month meeting with constituents across #ar4. 
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