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Early Voting Opens for Cleveland County School Tax Proposal to Fund New Rison Gym

Wednesday, November 12 by Luke Matheson

Early voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 12, for the Cleveland County School District’s proposed 6-mill property tax increase to fund construction of a new gymnasium at the Rison campus. The proposed increase would generate about $12 million and raise the district’s total millage rate from 38.1... Read More.

Wildcats Allen wins Bonnette State Farm POW for week 9

Wednesday, November 12 by Greg

Watching Chapel Wildcat freshman Demarion Allen had a touchdown on five catches and almost 100 yards receiving for the Wildcats in their week nine game against Bebee. For his efforts, Allen won the Kevin Bonnette State farm Jefferson County player of the week.

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Pine Bluff Sees 11% Drop in Overall Crime in October

Wednesday, November 12 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff’s crime rate continued its downward trend in October, with overall reported offenses declining 11% compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police recorded 275 total crimes in October 2025, down from 309 in... Read More.

Superintendent Updates on Watson Chapel High School Construction and Sponsorships

Wednesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

Construction is continuing on the new Watson Chapel High School building and on Wednesday, School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee talked about the work when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked McGee about the floor to ceiling... Read More.

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Crowded Field Emerges for Cleveland County 2026 Elections as Candidates File for Local Races

Wednesday, November 12 by Luke Matheson

Political candidates have filed to run for office in Cleveland County, with several local offices drawing multiple candidates ahead of the upcoming 2026 election cycle. Filings include a full slate of Republican, Democratic, and nonpartisan races for county, city, and school board positions. In the... Read More.

Drew County Election 2026 Sees Diverse Field of Candidates for Local Offices

Wednesday, November 12 by Luke Matheson

Candidates across Drew County have filed for local offices ahead of the 2026 election cycle, with several incumbents and new faces officially entering the races. As of November 10, filings include a mix of Republican, Independent, and Democratic candidates seeking county and municipal positions. For County... Read More.

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Sissys Log Cabin to Open New Store at Saracen Casino Hotel

Wednesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

As the hotel at the Saracen Casino and Resort nears completion, Sissy’s Log Cabin is looking forward to opening a store inside the building. Sissy’s Log Cabin has been a tradition in Pine Bluff since 1970 and on Wednesday, Ben Trevino and Rose Meyer from... Read More.

Multiple Agencies Work Together to Capture Stuttgart Murder Suspect Near Pine Bluff

Wednesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies, recently assisted in apprehending a Stuttgart murder suspect at the request of the Stuttgart Police Department. Lemontae Thompson was taken into custody on Nov. 7 just outside of Pine... Read More.

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Rison Man Charged After Alleged Break-In and Assault at Ex-Girlfriends Home

Wednesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Rison man accused of breaking into a house where his former girlfriend was in bed with another man and choking the man. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

$10,000 Bond Set For Pine Bluff Man After Alleged Shooting of Girlfriend

Wednesday, November 12 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting his girlfriend during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Demarcus Goal, 22, with first-degree domestic... Read More.

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Arkansas Agriculture Department Urges Poultry Growers to Stay Alert for Bird Flu

Tuesday, November 11 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry growers across the state to remain vigilant for signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. The reminder comes after the department confirmed the state’s first case of bird flu last month in... Read More.

Sheriff Woods Raises Concerns Over VOCA Funding Cuts Threatening Domestic Violence Shelters

Tuesday, November 11 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. is calling for immediate action following sharp reductions in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding that he says are pushing small and rural domestic violence shelters in Arkansas to the brink. Woods, who serves on the Board of... Read More.

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