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Hart announces Central Moloney finalizes deal for 2nd manufacturing facility in Florida

Thursday, July 13 by Greg

Central Moloney CEO Chris Hart announced the selection of Okaloosa County, Florida for a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will specialize in producing pad-mounted electrical transformers. This will be CMI's 2nd facility in northwest Florida. “We firmly believe that the only way to coast... Read More.

Juvenile murdered in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, July 12 by Greg

Last night at about 9:40 PM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area of 2833 S. Orlando for a reported shooting. When they arrived, officers located a male with apparent gunshot wounds lying near the edge of Orlando St. in... Read More.

Woods asks Quorum Court for emergency money totally over $900K

Tuesday, July 11 by Greg

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., has asked the Quorum Court to pass two emergency supplemental appropriation ordinances to fund the adult detention center and the juvenile center.At a meeting of Quorum Court committees Tuesday, copies of the appropriations and a letter... Read More.

One dead, one injured in apartment fire and shooting in Sheridan

Monday, July 10 by Greg

Jason Teague with the Sherridan Police Department confirms that 1 person died, and another transported to local hospital Monday afternoon at the Sheridan Heights Estates apartment complex. At 2:54 OEM in Grant County received a 911 call in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival,... Read More.

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Jason Mitchell named interim Head Football Coach at White Hall for 2023 season

Monday, July 10 by Greg

White Hall schools superintendent Gary Williams announced today that Jason Mitchell, who previously served as offensive line coach and offensive coordinator for the White Hall Bulldogs has been named interim head coach for the 2023 season. Mitchell will take on the position after the... Read More.

Tri-County Drug Force seizes 1 kilo of cocaine

Saturday, July 8 by Greg

In a joint operation by the Tri-County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Arkansas State Police, and Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics, investigators seized 1 kilo of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $100,000.00.At approximately 11:51... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves revising rank structure of PBPD

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance revising the rank structure of the Pine Bluff Police Department.Among other things, the ordinance provides for one assistant chief of police who is appointed and serves at discretion of... Read More.

The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association hosting flooding info meeting Thursday

Wednesday, July 5 by Greg

The Arkansas Black Mayor’s Association will be hosting an information meeting at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Thursday at 6 p.m. to collect information about flooding problems in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County.Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Frank Bateman, Executive Director... Read More.

GFPB provides complete report of Urban Renewal Agency since its creation

Friday, June 9 by Greg

Go Forward Pine Bluff has written a in depth piece on the Urban Renewal Agency. GFPB CEO Ryan Watley stated that Urban Renewal and the former director has been a hot topic, "We have used this last week to gather the who, what, when,... Read More.

Chamber endorses GFPB

Tuesday, May 2 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce on Monday issued a letter of support for the Go Forward Sales Tax initiative.On May 9, voters will decide the fate of extending the five-eights cent sales tax which was first adopted in 2016 for another seven... Read More.

Governor Sanders explains education initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Greg

After teasing her education plan during the Republican response of the State Of The Union, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders rolled out her initiative for education during a press conference on Wednesday. Rick Walker has this report.

Judge dismisses allegations against County Judge Robinson and Quorum Court

Monday, January 30 by Greg

By Ray KingA motion to dismiss claims against Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court over allegations they did not fund the sheriff’s office, the adult jail and the juvenile detention center in the 2022 budget was granted by a... Read More.