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Area Standouts Named to 2025 AAA All-State Softball Team

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

A number of talented athletes from across Southeast Arkansas have been honored with a spot on the 2025 Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) All-State Softball Team. This annual recognition highlights outstanding individual performance, leadership, and contributions to team success throughout the high school softball season. Players... Read More.

Local Athletes Named to 2025 AAA All-State Baseball Team

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

Several standout baseball players from Southeast Arkansas have earned a prestigious spot on the 2025 Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) All-State Baseball Team. The annual list recognizes the top high school players across the state for their performance, sportsmanship, and impact on the field throughout... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Urology Associates Named Axonics Center of Excellence for Outstanding Care

Thursday, May 29 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson Regional Urology Associates has been officially designated as an Axonics Center of Excellence by Axonics Inc., a recognition that highlights the clinic’s exceptional commitment to patient care and advanced treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction. This honor specifically acknowledges the expertise of Dr.... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Meeting Highlights and Impact of Capturing Kids Hearts Program

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District met Tuesday for their regular monthly meeting and District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about what happened at the meeting when she appeared on the Oldies1013 Morning Show. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Barbaree if she thought the Capturing Kids... Read More.

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Inmate Faces New Charges After Jail Stabbing Incident

Thursday, May 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a detainee at the adult detention center accused of stabbing another inmate during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jason Lawrence,... Read More.

Area Agency on Aging Donates 96 Backpacks to Local Foster Care Initiative

Wednesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

The Area Agency on Aging in Pine Bluff donated 96 backpacks to the local Toys for Tots Foster Care Initiative on Tuesday, supporting at-risk and foster care youth across Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties. Youth service agencies including The Call's Foster Care Program, The... Read More.

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Pine Bluff High School Student Adam Price Elected Mayor at Boys State Event

Wednesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

A student at Pine Bluff High School was elected Mayor of his city during the 84th session of Boy’s State held annually at the University of Central Arkansas. Adam Price was elected as the Mayor of Cantrell City by his peers, according to a press release. Pine... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces Charges for Assaulting Pregnant Woman After Break-In

Wednesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a house and beating a pregnant woman. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jimmy Ruff, 28, with... Read More.

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Judge Holds Hearing Over Mishandled Release of Violent Juvenile Offender in Jefferson County

Wednesday, May 28 by Luke Matheson

Chief Deputies Jimmy “Bo” Hudson and Santrice Kearney, administrators of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center and the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center, appeared before Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt on Wednesday for a show cause hearing. The court convened to determine whether the... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman charged with theft by deception in missing person case

Wednesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman who offered to exchange a missing person for money. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Italia Thompson, 31, with theft by... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen JeMarion Battles

Wednesday, May 28 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager last seen earlier this month. 14-year-old JeMarion Battles, who also goes by “JB” or “Mauri,” was last seen on May 20 in the area of 13th and Oakin Pine... Read More.

Pine Bluff Student Elected Mayor at Arkansas Boys State 2025

Wednesday, May 28 by Luke Matheson

Adam Price, a student at Pine Bluff High School, has been elected Mayor of Cantrell City during the 84th annual session of Arkansas Boys State, a prestigious summer leadership and civic engagement program sponsored by the American Legion. Price was elected by his peers on... Read More.

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