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Deborah Batson and Patricia Beene Arrested in Local Robbery Attempt

Thursday, September 20 by Greg

A pair of robbery suspects had a short-lived escape on Wednesday morning following a robbery of a local convenience store. At about 10:15 a.m., the Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) dispatch received a call reporting that the Shell Food Mart at 6708 Sulphur Springs Road... Read More.

Rogrick Adway Gets 15 Years

Wednesday, September 19 by Greg

Rogrick Adway Found Guilty, Gets 15 Years in Drug and Firearms Case A Jefferson County Circuit Court jury has found a Pine Bluff man guilty of drug and weapons charges. Rogrick Adway, 19, was declared guilty on Monday after jurors deliberated for just 45 minutes. He... Read More.

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Delta Rivers Nature Center to Reopen October 5 After Completion of Maintenance Work

Wednesday, September 19 by Greg

The Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center in Pine Bluff is closed due to maintenance work. The facility will reopen on October 5 after the work is complete on the center’s displays and infrastructure, according to Jason Hooks, the center’s director. “It’s a slow... Read More.

Availability of SBA Disaster Loans Announced

Wednesday, September 19 by Greg

Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Arkansas counties are eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a news release. The deadline to apply for economic injury is May 6, 2019. These loans offset economic losses because of... Read More.

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Gould Man Killed in Sunday Accident

Tuesday, September 18 by Greg

A Gould man was killed Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross U.S. Highway 65 at Gould. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Jauswun Lane, 28, stepped into the southbound traffic lane in front of a... Read More.

Mayor Washington Casts Deciding Vote on Bond Issue for Aquatic Center

Tuesday, September 18 by Greg

A deciding vote was cast on Monday by Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington allowing the city to seek a loan of up to $4.3 million. This loan will finance the construction and installation of improvements to the aquatic center that is currently under construction. During... Read More.

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Contracts to Repair County Building Roofs Finalized by County Judge

Tuesday, September 18 by Greg

Jefferson County has finalized contracts to repair county buildings that were damaged from the recent hailstorm and heavy rains. Jefferson County Judge Booker Clemons shared the news in a press release. "After a lot of time, energy, contracts, research and ensuring that all guidelines of insurance... Read More.

Star City Library Offers Fall Craft Class September 20

Monday, September 17 by Greg

The Star City Library offers a craft class for adults every month, featuring a different project that can be completed in one to two hours. On this month's agenda is How to turn Mason Jars into fall lanterns using chalk paint and adhesive templates. ... Read More.

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Jeremy Owoh Named New Superintendent for Pine Bluff School District

Monday, September 17 by Greg

An Arkansas Department of Education assistant commissioner has been appointed the new superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) after it was taken over by the state, according to an Associated Press report. Jeremy Owoh was appointed to the job by Arkansas Education Commissioner... Read More.

Qinglong Jiang Joins Chemistry and Physics Department at UAPB

Friday, September 14 by Greg

Dr. Qinglong Jiang has joined the Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as an assistant professor of Nanoscience-Chemistry. Dr. Jiang received his PhD in chemistry at the Northern University of Illinois. Prior to joining in UAPB, Dr.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District Fiscally Distressed; Board Dissolved and Superintendent Fired

Friday, September 14 by Greg

The Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) has been declared as fiscally distressed. On Thursday, the State Board of Education voted unanimously to dissolve the district’s board and fire the interim superintendent. “It’s sad that it had to happen, but we were given many chances to... Read More.

PHONE SCAM: FAKE COURT SUMMONS

Thursday, September 13 by Greg

A Jefferson County resident reports of fake court summons by mail. They received a call from Zachary Abraham and Kelly Stevens claiming to be representatives for a company called CRS. The representatives threaten to mail court summons if they refused to pay the ransom. Please beware... Read More.

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