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Grady Police Chief Injured in Patrol Car Collision During Traffic Stop

Thursday, July 17 by Luke Matheson

A Lincoln County law enforcement officer was transported to Jefferson Regional Hospital on Wednesday after his patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop. According to Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Young, Grady Police Chief Kenny Hunter was seated in his patrol car while conducting a... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Killed in Crash on I-530

Thursday, July 17 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: An accident report from the Arkansas State Police on a fatal accident involving a Pine Bluff man has been corrected regarding the type of vehicle the man was driving. The original report said Aaron James Mitchell was driving a 2021 Chevrolet, but the corrected report... Read More.

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Liberty Utilities announces water system flushing to begin July 21

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS - Liberty’s annual Arkansas water system flushing is scheduled to begin the week of July 21, weather permitting, in Pine Bluff and White Hall. Woodson and Hensley communities are scheduled to follow. Flushing is the process of cleaning water mains by opening... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Launch Stop the Bleeding Operation to Curb Gun Violence

Thursday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Police recently completed the first two rounds of what they called the “Stop the Bleeding operation in an area between Cherry and Hazel Streets which has recorded the highest number of gunshots during the past month. Police Public Information Specialist John Worthen was... Read More.

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Unlocking Hidden Funds: How Homeowners Can Reclaim Unclaimed Tax Auction Proceeds

Thursday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

Homeowners who are delinquent in paying their property taxes and are in danger of losing that property can benefit by reaching out to a new member of the United Way. Markeisha Davis calls herself a Tax Deed Mentor and joined United Way Executive Director Jason... Read More.

UAPB Partners with Infini-SEA to Advance Research in Shrimp, Marine Species

Thursday, July 17 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence has announced a research partnership with Infini-SEA LLC, a leading U.S.-based shrimp breeding company. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in shrimp aquaculture by exploring bioactive compounds, alternative... Read More.

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UAM Investment Club receives grant offering real world experience in investing in financial markets

Thursday, July 17 by Ray King

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Investment Club has received a $30,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support the new Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), an initiative launching this fall that will provide club members... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Searching for Two Suspects Wanted for Aggravated Burglary and Assault

Thursday, July 17 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to locate Derrick Huggins, aged 37, and Shervy Pittman Jr., aged 42. Both individuals are wanted in connection with charges of Aggravated Residential Burglary and Aggravated Assault. Derrick Huggins is described as being approximately... Read More.

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Understanding White Halls Low Crime Rates: Insights from Police Chief Mickey Buffkin

Wednesday, July 16 by Luke Matheson

While reported crime in Pine Bluff has reportedly declined over the past few months, the City of White Hall has a reputation for being a safer city, and one with far less reported crime. White Hall Police Chief Mickey Buffkin was asked why that is... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Public Information Specialist John Worthen Talks Crime Numbers

Wednesday, July 16 by Luke Matheson

Reported crime in Pine Bluff is down in a number of areas, compared to crime a year ago. One of those categories is homicides. According to the Police Department, there have been four homicides so far this year, and there have been arrests made... Read More.

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Home repair program available in Jefferson and Desha Counties through HUD grant

Wednesday, July 16 by Ray King

Communities Unlimited (CU) has been awarded a $2 million Healthy Homes Production Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding will support CU’s new Healthy Homes Housing Repair Program, which will address unsafe and unhealthy housing conditions in some... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Searching for Archie D. Williams

Wednesday, July 16 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to locate Archie D. Williams, aged 48, who is wanted for Battery in the 2nd Degree. He is roughly 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds. Individuals with information on his whereabouts... Read More.

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