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1 killed, 3 hurt in Dallas County traffic accident

Friday, May 15 by Ray King

One person was killed and three others injured in a one-vehicle traffic accident in Dallas County at Fordyce Thursday night.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Waashchad Jacobs, 33, of Bearden was traveling northbound on Arkansas Highway 273 when the 2010... Read More.

Courthouse to reopen Monday for appointments only

Friday, May 15 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Courthouse will reopen to the public by appointment only on Monday, May 18th. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the appropriate county department prior to arrival.County Judge Gerald Robinson has established a set of new guidelines for entering the building to... Read More.

Governor says new COVID-19 cases not linked to just one county

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingOne hundred-thirty new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, with 113 of them being in a community setting but Governor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he was not aware of a large outbreak in any one county of... Read More.

Judge Rob Wyatt not sure how jury trials can be conducted under Social Distancing directives

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingAs city and county government buildings and offices begin to reopen after being shut down because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, district and circuit courts are following suit beginning Monday.Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., the administrative judge for the 11-West Judicial District which... Read More.

Council members Trafford and Alexander give opinions on resolution to ask Saracen Casino to delay their reopening

Thursday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingA resolution sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield that wants Mayor Shirley Washington to ask the Saracen Casino Annex to delay their opening for 30 days will be discussed and voted on when the council meets Monday at 5:30... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal to take bids to renovate downtown buildings

Wednesday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingPlans for housing in the downtown area are underway as a part of the Relive Pine Bluff plan which will also include the renovation of buildings for retailers, restaurants and the like.Maurice Taggart, the director of the Urban Renewal Agency said Wednesday... Read More.

Inmates, staff at Randall Williams unit test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by Ray King

By Ray KingA total of 48 inmates and two staff members at the Randall Williams Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections at Pine Bluff have tested positive for COVID-19, according to State Health Officer Dr. Nate Smith.He made the announcement during Governor Asa... Read More.

Spike in COVID-19 in St. Francis County linked to federal prison

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray KingGovernor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday that an additional 121 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, with 27 of them residing in St. Francis County, which is the home of the Federal Correctional Institute.The federal prison, located at Forrest... Read More.

Pine Bluff curfew to remain in effect despite reopening of businesses

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray KingA city-wide curfew in Pine Bluff will remain in effect despite the fact that businesses, including the Saracen Casino Annex are preparing to reopen on May 18.The curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., seven days and week and... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington discusses the number of homicides over the past month

Tuesday, May 12 by Ray King

By Ray KingDuring an appearance on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was asked about the number of homicides in the city and what could be done about them.She said Pine Bluff did... Read More.

Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson took to the road for the second time in a week Monday to conduct his daily COVID-19 press briefing, this time from El Dorado.State Representative Matthew Shephard, who was elected Speaker of the House recently and is from... Read More.

PBPD Chief Kelvin Sergeant discusses curfew protocol

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhile the curfew remains in effect for Pine Bluff and Jefferson County remains in effect until June 1, restaurants have reopened, and the Saracen Casino Annex is scheduled to reopen on May 18.The curfew currently is in effect from 9 p.m. to... Read More.