January fire calls show big drop compared to December

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to 94 fewer calls in January than they did in December, according to their monthly report released Monday. The report showed that firefighters handled 307 calls in January compared to 401 in December and... Read More.
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Council committee seeks solution to neighborhood speeding

By Ray King Slowing down speeding motorists, especially in residential neighborhoods is on the minds of members of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee and they may have found a solution. At a committee meeting held by Zoom Tuesday, committee chairman Council Member... Read More.

Jarrett scores 31 as Jackson State beats UAPB

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett had 31 points and 13 rebounds as Jackson State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 63-55 on Monday night. Jarrett shot 12 for 13 from the line. Isaiah Williams had 12 points for Jackson State (4-5, 4-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned its... Read More.
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community walk to honor cancer patients

LITTLE ROCK — Lace up your walking shoes and “Be a Part of the Cure” when the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosts its first-ever community walk honoring all Arkansas cancer patients. The Be a Part... Read More.

Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

Sales taxes revenue in Grant Count increased last year, compared to the previous year, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. In its Jan. 27 edition, The newspaper reported that Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the one-quarter cent sales tax generated over a half million... Read More.
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Little Rock man killed in Friday accident near Redfield

A Little Rock man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 530 near Redfield Friday night at 9:08 p.m. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Zachary Johnson, 38, was northbound near mile marker 18 when he lost control of the... Read More.

Martinez leads Hogs over Auburn Sunday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Amber Ramirez hit three of her five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and scored 19 points as No. 19 Arkansas turned back Auburn 77-67 Sunday. The Razorbacks, a little sluggish after handing No. 3 UConn its loss first of the season... Read More.
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Governor: vaccine distribution “seamless” under Biden

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine has been “seamless” under the administration of President Joe Biden. Hutchinson said on ABC’s “This Week” that anything that can be done to speed up production of vaccines,... Read More.
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New boat ramp planned in Drew County

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has approved the construction of a boat ramp to Bayou Bartholomew at its intersection with Arkansas Highway 277 in Drew County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News. In its Jan. 27 edition, the newspaper reported that the commission unanimously approved... Read More.