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Newly Renovated Pine Bluff Community Center plans to bring positive progression to city

Friday, January 22 by Greg

By Deseray McKinzy The year 2020 was a dramatic year yet it served as a barometer for the positive progression for the city of Pine Bluff. Community projects such as the new Pine Bluff/Jefferson County library, the downtown Generator, the ART- Space, and the newly... Read More.

Pine Bluff man was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in the face

Friday, January 22 by Greg

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly punched a police officer in the face while the officer was attempting to arrest him. Marcus Hampton was taken into custody after officers were sent to a residence on Evergreen Drive in reference... Read More.

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UAPB Basketball team returns home

Friday, January 22 by Greg

The University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff men’s basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the H.O. Clemmons Arena for a Saturday 5 p.m. game hosting Texas Southern and a Monday 6 p.m. game vs. Prairie View A&M. The UAPB Sports Radio Network broadcast... Read More.

JCSO DONATES WINTER COATS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office donated Winter coats to children at James Matthews Elementary School. During the holidays, Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. launched a Winter Coat Drive in an effort to help children during the Winter season. Donations were accepted from employees and the public. "We're... Read More.

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Simmons buys land to build second White Hall branch

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Simmons Bank announced plans to construct a second bank branch in White Hall on the recently acquired 2.24 acres of land located at the northeast corner of Robin Road and Sheridan Road. The future location at 1308 Robin Road will complement the bank’s current... Read More.

Executive resigns after accused of human trafficking

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Terry L. Fleming of Little Rock, who founded PerfectVision Manufacturing of Little Rock, recently resigned from the telecommunications equipment maker after being accused in four civil lawsuits of human trafficking and exploiting younger women sexually, Arkansas Business Magazine reported Thursday. According to a Jan. 18... Read More.

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Razorbacks Rally, Beat Auburn 75-73

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE – For the third straight game, Arkansas got down big in the first half. However, the Razorbacks showed great resolve in the second half to pull out a 75-73 victory over Auburn Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena. Desi Sills, who scored a career-high... Read More.

Pine Bluff PD Assistant Chief Kelvin Hadley on 2020 crime and controlling homicides

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff Interim Assistant Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley reports that 2020 was "pretty good" year for the force in controlling crime outside of homicides. Hadley was asked what Pine Bluff PD can do to limit the number of homicides and said some are just... Read More.

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Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 20 by Greg

By Ray King The Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Zoom meeting Wednesday was a brief one as Committee Chairman Council Member Glen Brown Jr., and Council Member Joni Alexander heard reports from both the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Animal... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. wants to be ready trials can resume

Wednesday, January 20 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said that while the State Supreme Court has halted trials because of the COVID-19 pandemic, at some point they will resume, and he wants to be ready when that happens. Woods said there have been limits on... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing elected official landlords to receive federal money for tenants

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance which will allow members of the council or municipal employees to receive money from a Federal Fund administered by the state if they are landlords of rental property. Larry Matthews, director of the... Read More.

Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A $5,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested on drug related charges Sunday after a White Hall Police officer recognized the man and knew he had a suspended driver’s license. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Author: Greg

Newly Renovated Pine Bluff Community Center plans to bring positive progression to city

Pine Bluff man was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in the face

UAPB Basketball team returns home

JCSO DONATES WINTER COATS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Simmons buys land to build second White Hall branch

Executive resigns after accused of human trafficking

Razorbacks Rally, Beat Auburn 75-73

Pine Bluff PD Assistant Chief Kelvin Hadley on 2020 crime and controlling homicides

Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. wants to be ready trials can resume

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing elected official landlords to receive federal money for tenants

Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

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