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Physics Professor’s Research Garners Award

Wednesday, August 15 by Greg

Dr. Miah Adel, physics professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was named Directorate of Environmental Sciences Fellow for his article entitled, “Lightning generation correlation with widespread irrigation and means of protection.” He garnered the award during a competition held by... Read More.

Voting Underway to Help Merrill Center Kitchen Remodeling Project Win Grant

Wednesday, August 15 by Greg

Go Forward Pine Bluff (GFPB) submitted a grant application to State Farm Neighborhood Assist to go towards a Merrill Center kitchen remodeling project. GFPB has been selected as a Top 200 finalist for this grant, which is for $25,000. In order for this project to... Read More.

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County Judge Rails Against Election Commission

Wednesday, August 15 by Greg

What started out as a routine ordinance Monday night requesting that the Jefferson County Quorum Court appropriate $35,000 to help cover the cost of elections resulted in County Judge Booker Clemons venting his frustration with the County Board of Election Commissioners. Describing the act as... Read More.

Chicot County Sheriff Looking for Man that Stole/ Wrecked Truck

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

The Chicot County Sheriff’s Dept. had a 911 residential burglary call come in at 10:51 PM, Sunday night, from Grand Lake Loop. When a local man turned into his driveway, he saw someone inside his home, through a window. He then encountered a white male... Read More.

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Garnett Road Bridge Update

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Due to recent rains, the bridge replacement of Garnett Road has taken extra time. It is expected to be completed sometime this week, according to Drew County Judge Robert Akin.

Pine Bluff Police Department swag surfs through the lip-sync challenge

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) welcomes you to their all-inclusive music video, as they take on the #LipSyncChallenge. For the 2018 summer, police departments from across the nation have taken this challenge and run with it. PBPD modeled their challenge after a real, Hollywood-like... Read More.

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JRMC diverting ambulances after power outage

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

JRMC diverted ambulances after losing power Monday. Officials say the Jefferson Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, located in the 1600 block of W 40th Ave in Pine Bluff, lost power around 5:10 p.m. According to JRMC, a failure occurred in an Entergy utility feed. The resulting... Read More.

Stuttgart Fire Department creates door barrier

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Stuttgart Fire Department turned lemons into lemonade, creating a door barrier using decommissioned water hoses. The hoses could no longer be used in a fire due to holes and other damage but in the case of an active shooter, the SFD came up with... Read More.

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Habitat for Humanity Announces Orientation and Application Session

Tuesday, August 14 by Greg

Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. announces its upcoming 2018 Orientation and Application Session. The dates and times are Friday, August 24, 2018 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The location is the Donald Reynolds... Read More.

Jury Sets Samuel Vincent’s Sentence at Six Years in Prison On Drug Charges

Monday, August 13 by Greg

A Drew County Jury of six men and six women have returned the verdicts for Samuel Vincent, in the auto accident death of Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy Braden. The state rested its case against Vincent on Friday for the death of Deputy Braden, who was chasing... Read More.

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State Police Reminder

Monday, August 13 by Greg

NO WARNINGS.....NO EXCUSES. Do your part to keep our kids safe! ASP troopers are out this week making sure NO ONE decides to pass flashing red lights! Violators may be fined up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail in addition to license sanctions.

Crime Prevention Program Being Studied By City Officials

Monday, August 13 by Greg

A national program that has worked to reduce crime in other parts of the country was introduced to a diverse crowd Thursday night at the New St. Hurricane Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. The TenPoint National Training Institute was founded by Dr. Eugene F. Rivers... Read More.

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