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ARDOT Reminds Candidates: Campaign Signs Not Allowed on Highway Rights of Way

Tuesday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is reminding political candidates and their supporters that placing campaign signs on highway rights of way is illegal under state law. According to ARDOT, only official directional, informational, and regulatory highway signs are permitted on state-owned highway property. Any... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Continue Search for Missing Woman, Nearly Six Months After Disappearance

Tuesday, November 4 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is continuing its active search for Joynell Brandon, who has been missing since May 13, 2025. Brandon was last seen in the area of University Avenue, and detectives say they are pursuing every lead in the ongoing investigation. Police officials... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Refers Audit Proposal and Approves Property Sales and Emergency Repairs

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A proposed ordinance calling for an audit of the Pine Bluff Street Department and Parks and Recreation Department was referred to committee by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night, over the objections of its sponsor, Council Member Steven Mays. Earlier this year,... Read More.

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents After Local Victim Loses Money in Phone Scam

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be on alert after a local resident suffered a significant financial loss this afternoon in an apparent phone scam. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim received a call from two men who falsely identified themselves... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Addresses False AI-Generated Video Targeting Detention Center

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is responding to what it calls a “false and misleading” video circulating on social media that falsely depicts detainees at the W.C. ‘Dub’ Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) cooking chicken in a toilet. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the video... Read More.

Arkansas State Police Investigate Fatal Carlisle Shooting; Suspect in Custody

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Carlisle after being requested by the Carlisle Police Department. According to authorities, Carlisle police officers responded to a call of a shooting around November 2, 2025, in... Read More.

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Gerald Robinson, others submit paperwork seeking election as filling period begins

Monday, November 3 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson was one of the first to file for reelection as the filing period for the 2026 primaries began at the Jefferson County Courthouse at noon Monday. Robinson was joined by County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin and Coroner Chad Kelley, along with... Read More.

Oscar Bullard Jr. Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, District 4

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

Oscar Bullard Jr., a 48-year-old lifelong Arkansan and respected law enforcement professional, has officially announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace for District 4 in Jefferson County in the 2026 election. With more than 25 years of experience in public safety, community engagement, and... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court buys cell phones for members

Monday, November 3 by Ray King

At a recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court approved a $3,000 appropriation to purchase cell phones for quorum court members. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the county owned cell phones will be used for county business. Justice of the Peace Mike Nivens was quoted... Read More.

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl Announces Re-Election Campaign

Monday, November 3 by Luke Matheson

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl has officially announced his bid for re-election, seeking a second term as the county’s top law enforcement officer. In a statement released Monday, Knoedl said his decision came after “careful consideration and prayer,” adding that while progress has been made... Read More.

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A&P Opens grant application for non-profits

Monday, November 3 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas – The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission is now accepting, effective today, applications from non-profit organizations for its 2026 Funding Cycle. These grants aim to support activities, events, and facilities that promote tourism and drive economic activity within the Pine Bluff... Read More.

Puerto Rican Student Represents UAPB on International Stage in Aquaculture Research

Monday, November 3 by Alex Bivens

Samuel García Vázquez, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, is advancing research that could improve commercial fish production while also breaking cultural barriers in the scientific community, according to his mentor, Dr. Dayan... Read More.

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