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One killed, two injured in a Drew County crash

Monday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

One person was killed and two others injured Sunday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Drew County according to a report from the Arkansas State Police. According to the report 35-year-old Amanda Meier was driving a 2000 Honda CRV northbound on Midway Route at 10:47... Read More.

A $ 50k bond was set for a PB man accused of shooting another man Sunday

Monday, December 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man Sunday. Jefferson Count District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Trenton Womack, 22, with first-degree battery. During the court hearing,... Read More.

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House fire kills Jefferson County man

Sunday, December 15 by Alex Bivens

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 6:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Deputies were dispatched to 10821 Old Star City Road, Pine Bluff, AR in reference to a residential fire and possible resident still inside. Fire fighters on scene were able to locate human... Read More.

Monticello receives grant to improve sports complex

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A recent grant to the City of Monticello will be used to improve the Monticello Sports Complex. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Monticello received $324,000 which will be spent creating sidewalks to connect the fields on the east side of the complex to fields... Read More.

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Woodlawn, Cleveland County School Districts approve new school choice policy

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A new policy dealing with school choice has been approve by both the Woodlawn and Cleveland County School Districts and will go into effect Jan. 1. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the Arkansas School Board Association policy will change how schools accept transfer student... Read More.

Sheridan Police get grant for new radios, other items

Friday, December 13 by Ray King

A recent grant of almost $75,000 has helped the Sheridan Police Department improve its efficiency, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. At a recent meeting of the City Council, new items for the department were discussed, including Phase II radios, with six new car radios... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a man being charged with theft of property

Friday, December 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of taking a cell phone and other items Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jordan Lee, 23, with breaking... Read More.

Amber Alert canceled after Little Rock infant found safe

Friday, December 13 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Khamari Key has been canceled after she was safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: After an altercation with the child's mother, witnesses say Grover JackKellum Key III, 22, fled with infant Khamari Key. Name: Khamari Age: 11 months old Missing from: Little Rock, Pulaski County Description: Black female infant,... Read More.

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Jefferson County announces contract with new garbage pick up company for unincorporated areas

Thursday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County has announced a new partnership with LRS South, LLC to handle the curbside residential solid waste service needs for the unincorporated areas withinJefferson County. Beginning Monday December 16th, 2024, LRS will begin delivering carts to Jefferson County residences. During this transition, residents located in the... Read More.

Pine Bluff A&P Commission Approves Over $1.6 Million to Empower Local Events and Tourism

Thursday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

In a remarkable commitment to enhancing the cultural landscape and tourism of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P) has awarded over $1.6 million in funding for the upcoming year. This endeavor will support local non-profit organizations, community programs, and the operations... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested in connection to 2022 I-630 shooting

Thursday, December 12 by Luke Matheson

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Special Agents from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and the U.S. Marshals Task Force located and arrested a third suspect in connection to the shooting of a Little Rock man on Interstate 630 in January 2022. Senturi Mothershed, 24, of... Read More.

UAPB Beginning Farmers Class Seeking Participants for 2025

Thursday, December 12 by Alex Bivens

The Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is recruiting participants for its Beginning Farmers Class, Dr. Henry English, director of the program, said. “The Beginning Farmers Class is a part of UAPB’s Beginning Farmers Program,” Dr. English said. “The class... Read More.

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