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Officer Recognized By FBI For Outstanding Work In Operation Viper

Wednesday, June 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Pine Bluff Police Officer Dante Nicholson has been recognized by the FBI for his work in Operation Viper, a multi-agency initiative that recently targeted violent offenders across Arkansas, including in Pine Bluff. Operation Viper resulted in 39 arrests, dozens of firearms seized and nine federal... Read More.

TOPPS Annual Young Men’s Conference Set For June 20th In Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The Marcus C. Harris II Moving Forward Program will host the TOPPS Annual Young Men’s Conference 2026 on Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. The event is open to young men ages 8–18 and is... Read More.

UPDATE: 3rd Arrest Made in Connection With May Shooting Of 6-Year-Old Child

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

A third suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the May 17 shooting death of a 6-year-old boy in Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Police Department. Investigators identified Raushaun Pitts of Little Rock as a suspect in the case involving the death of... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Hiring and Training Substitute Teachers on June 25th

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff School District will host a Substitute Teacher Hiring and Training session on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jordan Chaney Administration Building. The session is intended for individuals interested in becoming substitute teachers within the district. Kickstart a... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Increasing Speed Enforcement As Part Of S.T.E.P. Initiative

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

🚔 S.T.E.P. Speed Enforcement Campaign 🚔 The Pine Bluff Police Department will be participating in the Arkansas Highway Safety Office’s S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Speed Enforcement Campaign from June 21–28, 2026. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of serious traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities.... Read More.

Children’s Advocacy Center Seeks Public Votes for Community Leader Recognition Program

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

From The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas's Facebook Page: Every day, there are people in our community quietly making a difference in the lives of children and families—and it’s time to celebrate them. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas (CACSEA) is proud to introduce... Read More.

UAPB Continues Technology Advancements at Lonoke Farm Through Conservation Partnership

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is making progress at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center located at the UAPB Lonoke Farm, one year after signing a memorandum of understanding with partners focused on... Read More.

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Unveils 2026 Class of Inductees

Tuesday, June 16 by Haleigh Reichen

The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing seven individuals for their contributions in fields including education, agriculture, medicine, business, public service, athletics and philanthropy. Among this year's honorees are two people with ties to the Pine Bluff area:... Read More.

JCSO conduct investigation into death in Altheimer

Tuesday, June 16 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is currently conducting a death investigation following the discovery of an unresponsive individual on East Altheimer Road in the Altheimer area of Jefferson County, Arkansas. On June 15, 2026 at approximately 2134 hours, Deputies responded to a report of an... Read More.

Rental Housing Ordinance Returns to Pine Bluff Council Agenda Today

Monday, June 15 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff City Council will meet today at 5:30 p.m. to consider a rental housing ordinance, a downtown pedestrian trail project, employment policy changes and several budget amendments. A proposed ordinance establishing minimum rental housing standards is up for its third and final reading. If... Read More.

White Hall’s Presley Bennett Crowned Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2026

Monday, June 15 by Haleigh Reichen

Presley Bennett was crowned Miss Arkansas' Teen 2026 on Friday night during the annual competition at Robinson Center in Little Rock. The 17-year-old competed as Miss Saline County's Teen and received the crown from outgoing Miss Arkansas' Teen Amelia Lisowe. Bennett will go on to represent... Read More.

SEARK Launches New Outreach Campaign Designed to Help Students “Finish What They Started”

Monday, June 15 by Haleigh Reichen

SEARK College is launching a new campaign aimed at helping current students complete their degrees while encouraging former students who paused their education for personal reasons to return and finish their programs. Aptly named the "Finish What You Started" campaign, the initiative is designed to... Read More.

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