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Go Forward Pine Bluff holds groundbreakings for three different projects within the city

Thursday, December 15 by Staff

Groundbreakings were held at three different locations in Pine Bluff Thursday morning to highlight construction and growth taking place within the city. The City of Pine Bluff, Go Forward Pine Bluff, and Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency are working together on three separate projects beginning... Read More.

Stuttgart police officer and suspect killed, Arkansas State Trooper wounded in overnight shooting

Thursday, December 15 by Staff

A Stuttgart police officer is dead and an Arkansas State Trooper has been wounded as law enforcement authorities attempted to arrest a Stone County man south of Stuttgart. A vehicle pursuit by Stuttgart police officers that began about 11 PM Wednesday ended south of the... Read More.

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Little Rock man arrested following shooting on I-430 in March

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

Christian M. Torrence, 32, of Little Rock was arrested today by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and charged in connection with a March 7, 2022 shooting incident along Interstate 430 near the David O. Dodd overpass. Torrence is being held at the Pulaski County... Read More.

Arkansas Game and Fish restock MLK Park pond with rainbow trout

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

If you missed out on the Rainbow Trout at MLK Pond, never fear, more are coming. Rick Walker has this report:

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Jefferson Comprehensive Care to host free health clinics

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

During the month of December, those in the area can take advantage of free health clinics, including finding out your HIV status. Rick Walker has this report:

Arkansas State Police to launch “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign for Christmas and New Year holidays

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

The festivities of Christmas and New Year holidays is often mixed with good cheer leading to tragedies on Arkansas roadways. This year the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to share the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution for Mayor and Ways and Means Committee to meet before next council meeting

Tuesday, December 13 by Staff

By a vote of 5-3, The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution calling on Mayor Shirley Washington and members of the Ways and Means Committee to “meet, vet and forward to the full council in time for consideration at the regular... Read More.

New state laws causing snags in planning for new Watson Chapel High School

Monday, December 12 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School District has been planning to build a new high school since a mileage was passed earlier this year, and there have been a couple of snags that have presented themselves to the school board. The first snag is that the District... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2023 budget

Monday, December 12 by Staff

By Ray King After almost an hour of discussions and bickering back and forth, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved a budget for 2023. The vote was 12-1 for approval of the just over $35 million budget, with Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll... Read More.

Several Deltaplex area football players named to All-State list

Monday, December 12 by Staff

Several Deltaplex area athletes were named to the Arkansas Activities Association All-State list on Monday. The following players have been recognized on the list: CLASS 6A Jarret Atchley - Sheridan CLASS 5A Courtney Crutchfield – Pine Bluff Marquis Stone – Pine Bluff KJ Sims – Watson Chapel Aiden McHan – White Hall Hector... Read More.

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$15,000 cash bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to kill relatives

Monday, December 12 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly pointed a gun at relatives and threatened to kill them. Cedric Johnson, 50, is also accused of pushing a relative down the stairs on a residence on South Oak Street at about 10... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter

Monday, December 12 by Staff

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of rape. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Kevin Baquet, 35, based on an affidavit from Detective Sgt. Ryan Moheb. Reading from that affidavit, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff holds groundbreakings for three different projects within the city

Stuttgart police officer and suspect killed, Arkansas State Trooper wounded in overnight shooting

Little Rock man arrested following shooting on I-430 in March

Arkansas Game and Fish restock MLK Park pond with rainbow trout

Jefferson Comprehensive Care to host free health clinics

Arkansas State Police to launch “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign for Christmas and New Year holidays

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution for Mayor and Ways and Means Committee to meet before next council meeting

New state laws causing snags in planning for new Watson Chapel High School

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2023 budget

$15,000 cash bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of threatening to kill relatives

$25,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter

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