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Pine Bluff School Board Updated on High School Construction Progress

Friday, January 31 by Alex Bivens

At every meeting of the Pine Bluff School Board, they receive a briefing from East Harding Construction Company, the primary contractor of the new high school that is under construction at the site of the former high school. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show,... Read More.

Rep. Glenn Barnes, Sr. discusses legislation he introduced targeting lack of budget

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Representative Glenn Barnes Sr. introduced emergency legislation on Thursday that is directed at taking on the crisis in Jefferson County caused by the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 by the Jefferson County Quorum Court. House Bill 1331 is also supported by... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police Dispatchers step in to help MECA in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State Police (ASP) is providing support to Jefferson County's emergency services as county officials work to resolve budget issues. ASP dispatchers began assisting the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) at the Pine Bluff dispatch center on Tuesday, January 28, at the request of... Read More.

Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Three Arkansas lawmakers from Pine Bluff have introduced legislation directed at taking on the crisis in Jefferson County caused by the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 by the Jefferson County Quorum Court. House Bill 1331, introduced by Rep. Glenn Barnes and supported... Read More.

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Grant County man sentenced to 50 years for rape

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, January 27, 2025, in accordance with the wishes of the victims’ family, Donald Robinson, a 35-year-old Grant County resident, entered negotiated pleas of guilty to thirteen (13) counts of Rape, each a Class Y felony. In accordance with the plea agreement, Circuit Judge... Read More.

Judge Puts Hold on Lawsuit Expansion Against County Judge Over Unpaid Wages Dispute

Thursday, January 30 by Greg

A special judge on Thursday morning put on hold a request to increase the number of people suing County Judge Gerald Robinson because they have not been paid. Judge Randall Wright is hearing the case after all the judges in Jefferson County withdrew. Robinson is represented... Read More.

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McGehee man wanted for murder

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

The McGehee Police Department is searching for 19-year-old Johntavious Owens, who is wanted for First Degree Murder and a Terroristic Act, in connection with a murder of a McGehee man. A warrant was entered for Owens' arrest on 12/14/2025. If you see him in the... Read More.

UAPB Athletics Presents: The Golden Reveal

Thursday, January 30 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletics Presents: The Golden Reveal Pine Bluff- Join the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Athletics' Department as they reveal their 2025 recruiting class for the upcoming football season. "The Golden Reveal" will take place Wednesday, February 5th, from 6pm-8pm at the UAPB Stem building.... Read More.

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UAM School of Nursing Program Coordinator receives DAISY Nurse Educator Award from the Arkansas Nurses Association

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Sharon Walters, associate professor and program coordinator in the School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), recently received a DAISY Nurse Educator Award from the Arkansas Nurses Association (ARNA). This award, which was presented to Walters at the ARNA 2024... Read More.

UAPB alumnus develops TV pilot highlighting urban agriculture, works to recruit next generation of farmers

Thursday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — For James Bunch, agriculture has always played an important role in his life. Born on July 4, 1957, in the rural, east Arkansas town of Cotton Plant, Bunch grew up in a family of 16 children. His early memories include... Read More.

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A $25k bond was set for a PB man being charged with furnashing prohibited articles

Thursday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of taking prohibited articles into the adult detention center. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Delord Shepherd, 33, with furnishing... Read More.

A $5k bond was set for a man accused of breaking into a store

Thursday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a man currently on probation who is accused of breaking into a store in the early morning hours. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon... Read More.

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