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Gift to UAMS to create Doula and Lactation training program

Friday, November 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $100,000 gift from GoldBug, a Denver-based company specializing in products for babies and young children, to create the Doula and Lactation Training Program Fund in the UAMS Institute for Community Health... Read More.

Gas prices show slight increase as holiday approaches

Friday, November 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — For a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Arkansas, the average price is $2.68, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. Compared to this day last year, that price is up by three cents. If you compare today's average to this day last... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Investigate Late Night Shooting on Lilac Street No Injuries Reported

Thursday, November 20 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Pine Bluff Police are investigating a shooting that happened just before midnight on Wednesday in the 3400 block of Lilac Street. Officers in the area reported hearing gunshots and, upon further investigation, found two males who said someone began shooting at... Read More.

Christen Shelton Brings Community Focus to Pine Bluff School Board Zone 1

Thursday, November 20 by Ray King

Christen Shelton will soon join the Pine Bluff School District Board as the new representative for Zone 1 after running unopposed in the upcoming election. Shelton, a longtime community advocate and parent in the district, shared her gratitude and outlined her goals in a... Read More.

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Appeals Court denies Lever’s claim of insufficient evidence to support sexual assault claim

Wednesday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of second-degree sexual assault in 2024 failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to prove the charge. A Jefferson County Circuit Court jury found Tyrone Lever, 55, guilty of having sexual contact... Read More.

West announces candidacy for 11th Judicial District-West Prosecuting Attorney

Friday, November 14 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR—Attorney Joe West today announces his candidacy for the open position of Prosecuting Attorney for the 11th Judicial District—West. “We will have a new prosecutor in this district for the first time in sixteen years, making this election crucial for Jefferson and Lincoln... Read More.

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Sales tax collections in Drew County reportedly lag behind last year’s total

Friday, November 14 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court was told that county-wide sales tax collections are trending slightly below amounts collected last year. County Treasurer Charlie Searcy reported that this is the first year over year decline in roughly 12 or 13 years... Read More.

UAPB to host food and nutrition camp for Friendship Aspire High School Students

Thursday, November 13 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — A Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Camp will be hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, in partnership with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC), on December 6-7. “The camp will welcome... Read More.

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Boozman releases details of funding for agriculture, veterans and military construction

Thursday, November 13 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee who also leads the Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military construction projects, secured investments for Arkansas priorities in legislation reopening the federal government and fully funding a... Read More.

UAPB Student wins first place in oral Wetlands presentation

Thursday, November 13 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — F.M.S. Abdal, a doctoral student of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won first place for best student oral presentation at the Society of Wetland Scientists South-Central Chapter meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He... Read More.

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Cleveland County to negotiate new contract with EASI for ambulance service

Tuesday, November 11 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Cleveland County Quorum Court authorized County Judge Jimmy Dale Adair to negotiate a new contract with EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service Inc.) to provide ambulance service to the county. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the county collects a 0.25... Read More.

Supreme Court says Judge Dennis correct in denying inmate petition for parole eligibility

Thursday, November 6 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said an inmate at the Varner Unit of the Department of Corrections was wrong when he sought to compel the prison director to reclassify him as parole eligible. George Jackson Newton, 65, is currently serving an 18-year... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Gift to UAMS to create Doula and Lactation training program

Gas prices show slight increase as holiday approaches

Pine Bluff Police Investigate Late Night Shooting on Lilac Street No Injuries Reported

Christen Shelton Brings Community Focus to Pine Bluff School Board Zone 1

Appeals Court denies Lever’s claim of insufficient evidence to support sexual assault claim

West announces candidacy for 11th Judicial District-West Prosecuting Attorney

Sales tax collections in Drew County reportedly lag behind last year’s total

UAPB to host food and nutrition camp for Friendship Aspire High School Students

Boozman releases details of funding for agriculture, veterans and military construction

UAPB Student wins first place in oral Wetlands presentation

Cleveland County to negotiate new contract with EASI for ambulance service

Supreme Court says Judge Dennis correct in denying inmate petition for parole eligibility

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