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Arkansas lawmakers propose bill to allow home liquor delivery

Wednesday, January 6 by Staff

Arkansas lawmakers on Monday filed a bill that would allow retail liquor permit holders to deliver alcohol directly to homes.According to KATV Senate Bill 32, co-authored by Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock, would allow delivery of the beverages to residents in wet... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court votes to rescind previous Tax Collector budget approvals

Tuesday, January 5 by Staff

By Ray KingThe Budget and Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted Tuesday night to rescind their previous approval of changes in the budget for the Tax Collector which included increasing the salary of the Chief Deputy.After a discussion that sometimes became... Read More.

Pine Bluff Zebras holding football sign ups

Tuesday, January 5 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to double the structure fires in December compared to November

Tuesday, January 5 by Staff

By Ray KingAlthough structure fires in Pine Bluff accounted for less than seven percent of the total calls for the Fire and Emergency Services Department in December, they more than doubled compared to the previous month.According to the monthly report, there were 25 structure... Read More.

Former Mayor Carl Redus, Jr. thanks Pine Bluff City Council for naming Aquatic Center in his honor

Monday, January 4 by Staff

By Ray KingAt its final meeting in December, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to name the Aquatic Center in honor of former Mayor Carl Redus Jr., and in the first meeting of the new year Monday, Redus came to the meeting to say... Read More.

Balloon release scheduled in memory of Andy Lunsford

Monday, January 4 by Staff

The players and coaches of D-Bat SeArk in White Hall would like to honor the memory of Andy Lunsford by holding a balloon release at D-Bat SeArk located at 1380 Claude Road Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 at 5 p.m.With social distancing we are aware... Read More.

CIVIC GROUP ANNOUNCES A GRASSROOTS INITATIVE TO COMBAT CRIME AND THE PERCEPTION OF CRIME IN PINE BLUFF

Monday, January 4 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS – United Citizens of Pine Bluff and other civic and civil rights organizations will host a press conference in front of the Pine Bluff City Hall, Municipal Building to address and combat the continuing crime and violence in Pine Bluff, independent... Read More.

City officials sworn in Friday morning

Friday, January 1 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff held a swearing in ceremony Friday morning for all civic positions to open up the new year.Mayor Shirley Washington, City Clerk Janice Roberts, members of the City Council - to include new Aldermen Glen Brown Sr. and Steven Shaner... Read More.

White Hall mourns passing of businessman Andy Lunsford

Thursday, December 31 by Staff

The City of White Hall and Jefferson County mourn the death of businessman and senior Alderman Andy Lunsford after he was killed in an automobile accident in Pulaski County Thursday evening.The City of White Hall shared the following message on their Facebook page... Read More.

Larry Little, 53, Redfield

Thursday, December 31 by Staff

Booking #: 103906Age: 53Gender: MaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Redfield, ARBooking Date: 12-30-2020 - 8:25 pmCharges:ALIAS-1st Degree Assault on a Family Member Battery in the 2nd Degree-PURPOSE OF CAUSING INJURY, CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY

Anthony Elvin Davis, 41, Pine Bluff

Thursday, December 31 by Staff

Booking #: 107954Age: 41Gender: MaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 12-29-2020 - 11:19 amCharges:3rd degree assault a family or household member ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE / CREATES APPREHENSION OF IMMINENT INJURY

Fire chief encourages safety for New Year fireworks celebrations

Thursday, December 31 by Staff

By Ray KingA tradition of shooting fireworks to celebrate the beginning of the new year was hampered by rain Friday and Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday he expected some of that tradition to take place, if not on... Read More.