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Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Wednesday, March 18 by Lori Basiewicz

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., who remains committed to fostering professional development and recognizing excellence within the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), proudly announces the promotion of Glenn Barnes Jr. to the rank of Lieutenant, effective March 1, 2026. Lieutenant Barnes began his career... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Makiyah Mustiful Awaits Idol Top 14 Decision

Tuesday, March 17 by Lori Basiewicz

Pine Bluff native Makiyah Mustiful sang "Bang Bang" by Jessie J., Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj on American Idol's Top 20 Monday night. The singer applied to audition when she discovered one slot remaining at a nearby venue and was eventually accepted to perform on the show. At this point, Makiyah is... Read More.

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From Stand-Up to Psychedelic Sound: July Heats Up at Saracen

Monday, March 16 by Lori Basiewicz

The Saracen Casino Resort Event Center has announced two big shows in July! First, Georgia native Jeff Foxworthy will come to Pine Bluff on Saturday, July 11th. Exactly a week later, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform. Jeff Foxworthy was born in Georgia and... Read More.

Pine Bluff at a Crossroads: Population Loss, Poverty, and the Fight to Rebuild

Monday, February 9 by Lori Basiewicz

While the entire State of Arkansas experienced a population decline in 2025 with a net loss of 1,224 people due to deaths outnumbering births, Pine Bluff continues to hold the dubious title of “America’s fastest-shrinking city.” This is due to a combination of factors.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire Department Nears Full Staffing

Monday, February 9 by Lori Basiewicz

On Monday, February 9th, the Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services announced the hiring of five new firefighters. The mix of five men and women brings the total number of firefighters employed by Pine Bluff up to 90. This is only two short of... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas Native Jeb Little Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Tom Cotton

Thursday, January 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Jeb Little, who most recently has worked for the Arkansas State Police, has declared he is running against Senator Tom Cotton in the March 2026 primary for the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. Mr. Little was born and raised in Southeast Arkansas, graduated... Read More.

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Cotton Moves to Crack Down on Migrant Welfare Fraud

Monday, January 19 by Lori Basiewicz

On Thursday, January 15th, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation to crack down on migrants convicted of fraud schemes. The Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act will increase the mandatory minimum sentence for any migrant convicted of fraud. “Migrants who steal Arkansas taxpayer dollars by... Read More.

New Year, New You: Discover Life as a Golden Lion at UAPB

Thursday, January 15 by Lori Basiewicz

On Saturday, February 7th, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) invites high school students and their families to explore a “New Year, New You” with the Golden Lions. Prospective students will meet members of faculty and current students. They will be introduced... Read More.

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UAMS Study Finds Arkansas Emergency Departments Falling Short on Obstetric Preparedness

Tuesday, January 13 by Lori Basiewicz

A recent University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) study finds many hospital emergency departments have shortcomings when it comes to obstetric emergency preparedness. Sixty-one percent of Arkansas hospital-based emergency departments were surveyed regarding their experiences, capabilities, and training for obstetric emergencies. Despite there being... Read More.

Conservation Incentives Available for Arkansas Private Landowners

Tuesday, January 13 by Lori Basiewicz

Private landowners have until February 6th to apply for up to $20,000 in reimbursement from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) for conservation practices. The Commission first offered reimbursement incentives in 2024 with funds received from the Arkansas General Assembly. This effort was... Read More.

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Arkansas Election Review Identifies Over 1,000 Duplicate Voter Registrations

Saturday, January 10 by Lori Basiewicz

Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has identified more than 1,000 duplicate voter registrations as a result of new data sharing partnerships, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of Arkansas elections. Through analysis of data shared from the... Read More.

Innocent Man Freed After 35 Years in Prison

Saturday, January 10 by Lori Basiewicz

An innocent man was released from Tucker Prison on Friday, January 9th, after spending 35 years behind bars. Charlie Vaughn was accused of murdering 81-year-old Myrtle Holmes of Fordyce in 1988. Despite the fact DNA evidence did not match Vaughn and he had claimed... Read More.

Author: Lori Basiewicz

Glenn Barnes Jr Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Sheriffs Office

Pine Bluff’s Makiyah Mustiful Awaits Idol Top 14 Decision

From Stand-Up to Psychedelic Sound: July Heats Up at Saracen

Pine Bluff at a Crossroads: Population Loss, Poverty, and the Fight to Rebuild

Pine Bluff Fire Department Nears Full Staffing

Southeast Arkansas Native Jeb Little Launches U.S. Senate Bid Against Tom Cotton

Cotton Moves to Crack Down on Migrant Welfare Fraud

New Year, New You: Discover Life as a Golden Lion at UAPB

UAMS Study Finds Arkansas Emergency Departments Falling Short on Obstetric Preparedness

Conservation Incentives Available for Arkansas Private Landowners

Arkansas Election Review Identifies Over 1,000 Duplicate Voter Registrations

Innocent Man Freed After 35 Years in Prison

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