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MECA’s Karen Blevins discusses 911 and budget stress on staff

Tuesday, February 4 by Alex Bivens

As Jefferson County employees enter their second month without a paycheck, the stress is getting to those employees, including dispatchers who work for MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association). Karen Blevins, who heads the county Office of Emergency Management which includes MECA was able to reach... Read More.

New Leadership Takes Charge at Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium

Tuesday, February 4 by Greg

On January 28, 2025, the newly appointed Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Complex Commissioners were officially sworn in at the banquet hall of the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The ceremony was conducted by Judge Earnest Brown, the Circuit Judge for the sixth division of the... Read More.

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Saline County sued over firing of library director

Tuesday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s access to certain books. The ACLU of Arkansas filed the lawsuit on... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Advances Transit Funding and Reviews New Ordinances

Monday, February 3 by Greg

By Ray King During a brief meeting on Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Federal Transit Authority to help cover costs associated with the Pine Bluff Transit Department. Council member Lanette Frazier, who cosponsored the... Read More.

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Grant county man sentenced to 15 years on battery charge as habitual offender

Monday, February 3 by Luke Matheson

On January 31, 2025, a Grant County jury convicted 30-year-old Kevin White of Battery in the Second Degree, a Class D felony. Officers and detectives with the Sheridan Police Department investigated the attack at the Sheridan Detention Center and submitted the file for prosecution. The... Read More.

Governor Sanders predicts swift passage of Jefferson County Employee Pay Legislation

Monday, February 3 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is predicting that legislation to get Jefferson County employees paid could be adopted as early as next week. Appearing at a press conference on Monday, Sanders said this. Sanders was talking about legislation introduced Monday that provides that if a county cannot... Read More.

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Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

Monday, February 3 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday said legislation will be filed to end the drama between the Jefferson County Judge and members of the Quorum Court. She said the legislation will be sponsored by State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Representative Glen Barnes (D-Pine... Read More.

PB Knights of Columbus donate to Hope of the Delta

Monday, February 3 by Alex Bivens

The Knights of Columbus Pine Bluff Council 1153 presented a check for $500 to Stephanie Howard at the Hope of the Delta for their continued work in their pregnancy medical clinic.

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Southeast Arkansas College Boosts Enrollment with Expanded Athletic Programs

Monday, February 3 by Alex Bivens

Athletic programs that began at Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) with baseball and softball in the spring of 2023 ramped up this year with the addition of men’s and women’s basketball and that has helped to increase enrollment at the school. Appearing on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

Jail supervisor exposed to suspected fentanyl

Friday, January 31 by Luke Matheson

On January 31, 2025, Lieutenant Keaira Hawkins, a supervisor at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) was processing detainees mail which had been delivered the center. Shortly after doing so she became unconscious but was soon revived by jail staff. Due to the reaction Lieutenant... Read More.

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WC Wildcat Joseph Dockett is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Friday, January 31 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Joseph Dockett is named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Shown here in center with Bonnette on left and Chapel Head Coach Javon Barnes on right

Southeast Arkansas College Enrollment Rebounds with Financial Aid Support

Friday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

After experiencing significant growth for several years, enrollment at Southeast Arkansas College took a nosedive when COVID hit by covid is now starting to grow back up. On Friday. Dennis Johnson who deals with financial aid at SEARK and Dr. John Proctor who provides recruiting... Read More.

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