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Outdoor Adventures program creates new outdoors opportunities for Arkansas schools, students

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — Thanks to a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, Arkansas schools can now add semester-length programs focused on outdoor recreation that qualify for a Physical Education credit. The Outdoor Adventures curriculum developed by OTF has... Read More.

Nancy McNew Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

Nancy Lee McNew, Vice President of Economic Development for the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal... Read More.

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Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

By Ray King Arkansas State Senator Trent Garner, whose district 27 includes portions of six counties, including Jefferson said Thursday that reported incidents of child abuse and child sexual abuse have actually declined during the pandemic but said that was because mandatory reporters of the... Read More.

Saffa: Opening day of Saracen Casino a big success

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff

The grand opening of the Saracen Casino Tuesday was, according to casino officials, a big success. Appearing on Talk Back Live Wednesday, Carlton Saffa, Saracen's Pine Bluff Market Manager, said: Saffa said cars on the parking lot Tuesday had license plates from a lot of other... Read More.

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Jefferson County Clerk pleased with early voter turnout

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff

By Ray King Early voting for the 2020 General Election is continuing at the Jefferson County Courthouse and while the line Wednesday morning didn’t match the line on Monday, which stretched almost all the way around the building, County Clerk Shawndra Taggart said she was... Read More.

Suspect arrested in Tuesday night homicide

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a homicide. On October 20, 2020 around 9:15 p.m., Officers were dispatched to 4101 S. Olive Street. Officers arrived on scene and found a 16-year-old male inside of a vehicle. The male sustained what appeared... Read More.

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UAPB football opens up “spring” practice in preparation for 2021 season

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

Usually by mid-October, college football programs have reached the midpoint of the season, assessing where they are, how they got there, and where they are headed. Or, to quote an old western movie, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. For the University of Arkansas... Read More.

UAPB professor seeks support for virtual flight simulation training in Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray King A professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff sought the support of the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on his idea of offering flight simulation training at the four high schools in Jefferson County. Because of... Read More.

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Committee created to help plan for race track in Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray King The Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday to discuss a possible racetrack decided to create a committee to come up with a plan to make that happen. Council member Joni Alexander, who chairs the committee, explained why... Read More.

Marion cancels Friday night football game against Pine Bluff

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

Marion has cancelled Friday night’s football game against the Pine Bluff Zebras following a COVID-19 outbreak according to their social media platforms. The Z’s are coming off of a 32-21 upset victory over Searcy last Friday night after entering the game with a 1-3 record. The... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray King A collaborative effort is underway to deal with gang violence in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, according to Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show with Greg Horne and Will Jenkins Tuesday, Woods said his department, the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Grand opening held for the Saracen Casino

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

The Saracen Casino is now officially open following the grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Quapaw Nation Chairman Joseph Byrd, Secretary/Treasurer Guy Barker, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, and Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington were all on hand for the grand opening. The casino can... Read More.

Author: Staff

Outdoor Adventures program creates new outdoors opportunities for Arkansas schools, students

Nancy McNew Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

Saffa: Opening day of Saracen Casino a big success

Jefferson County Clerk pleased with early voter turnout

Suspect arrested in Tuesday night homicide

UAPB football opens up “spring” practice in preparation for 2021 season

UAPB professor seeks support for virtual flight simulation training in Jefferson County

Committee created to help plan for race track in Jefferson County

Marion cancels Friday night football game against Pine Bluff

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discusses efforts to deal with gang violence

Grand opening held for the Saracen Casino

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