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Pine Bluff Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree Discusses Educational Improvements on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Thursday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was a guest on the Oldies 10113 Morning Show Wednesday and she talked about one of the presentations that had been made Monday. Morning Show host Greg Horne said he thought that the thing to look at, from... Read More.

Pine Bluff High School Graduation Venue Change Announced for May 16

Wednesday, January 29 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School Board met Monday for their regular monthly meeting and one of the things that came out of it was the announcement that the location for the High School Graduation will change this year. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about that when she... Read More.

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A $1.5k bond was set for a PB woman being charged with theft of property

Wednesday, January 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $1,500 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of switching price tags on clothing items at Walmart Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Holly Wilson, 34, with... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a woman accused of residential burglary

Wednesday, January 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Sherrill woman accused of leaving Jefferson Hospital Tuesday afternoon and breaking into a nearby house. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ariel Crumpton 31,... Read More.

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Rison School Health Center to open soon

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

The Rison School District has announced that the new School Health Center operated by Mainline Health will be opening soon. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the elementary and high schools are currently accepting consent forms from parents who want the clinic to treat their... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Stalemate Continues Amid Controversy Over Raises

Tuesday, January 28 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court of Monday night again failed to pass a 2025 budget that would allow county employees to be paid for the first time since before the first of the year. Seven of the now 12 members of the county’s legislative body... Read More.

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Drew County Sheriff cracking down on Child Support violators

Tuesday, January 28 by Luke Matheson

Drew County will be cracking down on parents who owe child support money according to Sheriff Tim Nichols. In a statement released Tuesday Nichols said the following: “I have always believed that parents should be able to co-parent and get along for the kids. I have... Read More.

Saracen Casino’s Carlton Saffa discussed winter travel, state legislature and online gaming

Tuesday, January 28 by Alex Bivens

The months of December and January were filled with sports activities including the college football playoffs and national championship, the end of the National Football League regular season and the opening rounds of the playoffs, and hundreds of men’s and women’s college basketball games. While... Read More.

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Cotton calls for Trump to “rethink” decision to remove security from former security officials

Tuesday, January 28 by Ray King

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday. That protection is not just for them, but also the public, said Sen.... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court once again fails to pass a 2025 budget

Monday, January 27 by Luke Matheson

The budget impasse in Jefferson County continues after the Jefferson County Quorum Court once again failed to pass a budget for 2025 during yet another contentious meeting Monday night. During the meeting Justice’s Alfred Carroll and Dr. Margarette Williams asked for a budget previously vetoed... Read More.

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JCSO investigators arrest second suspect in connection to jail contraband

Monday, January 27 by Alex Bivens

On January 27, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Investigators arrested the second suspect wanted for introducing contraband into the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) on January 18, 2025. The person arrested bas been identified as 33-year-old Delord Shepard. Shepard was identified as one... Read More.

Grant County Library to get increased space in former bank

Monday, January 27 by Ray King

The Grant County library will be moving to a larger space after the county bought the former U.S. Bank building downtown. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the purchase was approved during a special Quorum Court meeting in July, paying $600,000 for the building at... Read More.

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