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Victim identified in Monday homicide in Pine Bluff

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The Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shootingat 33rd & Hazel at approximately 6 p.m. Monday afternoon.  Upon arrival, officers found 38-year-old Elvis Kendal with gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle. He was transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center where he later died of... Read More.

City Council gives green light to shared work program

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By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to apply for employees to participate in the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program conducted by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. Under the program, the work... Read More.
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Governor to pardon three from Pine Bluff

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LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson Monday announced his intent to grant pardons to 20 people, including three from Pine Bluff.. An additional 28 clemency requests were denied and six had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended... Read More.
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Fire calls decrease in April compared to March

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By Ray King Firefighters in Pine Bluff answered 19 fewer calls in April than they did in March, according to the monthly report from the Fire and Emergency Services Department. They responded to 310 calls last month compared to 329 in March. The April total includes... Read More.

Courthouse access restricted to May 15

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  In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Jefferson County Judge and Chief Executive Officer, Gerald Robinson, has extended the Executive Order restricting public access to county facilities through May 15th to protect the health of county employees and the public. Public access to the Jefferson County... Read More.
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Governor calls for social distancing, masks for shoppers

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By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Saturday said as businesses around the state open up, he hopes shoppers will spend money while follow social distancing restrictions and wearing masks. Speaking at his daily Corona virus press conference, the Governor was asked about two malls... Read More.

Barber shops/Beauty shops to reopen in Arkansas on May 6

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By Ray King Continuing his program to reopen businesses in Arkansas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced that barber and beauty shops, spas, tattoo parlors and massage therapy facilities will be allowed to reopen May 6. On Wednesday, the Governor announced... Read More.
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Recycling center to close Saturdays

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Beginning May 2nd, the Jefferson County E-Waste and Recycling Facility at 1800 E. Harding Ave. in Pine Bluff will be closed on Saturdays due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional... Read More.
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Pine Bluff to host spring garden week

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​The City of Pine Bluff will be hosting a Spring Garden Week from May 9 through May 16. During this time, the Pine Bluff Community Garden will be open to the public from 7 a.m.  to 7 p.m. The purpose is to promote physical activity, healthy... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects McCray appeal

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By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday rejected arguments from a man convicted of aggravated robbery who claimed that a judge denied his motion to dismiss the case because the man failed to get a speedy trial. Walter McCray Jr., 56, also contended that... Read More.
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