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Pine Bluff Fire and EMS Chief Shauwn Howell spoke about the last months activites

Friday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was a guest of the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday to talk about his departments activity for last month and brought up the fire Aug. 11 at the abandoned Victory Baptist Church at 507 W.... Read More.

UAMS to hold summit on violence and trauma among Black men

Friday, September 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will hold a Public Health Summit on Sept. 21 to discuss the issues of structural violence, community violence and trauma among Black men. The event, which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Philander Smith... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man wanted for attempted murder of a police officer apprehended in Texas

Friday, September 6 by Alex Bivens

A Pine Bluff man wanted in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in 2023 was arrested Monday in Texas, almost a year after the initial incident. On Friday, police reported that 27-year-old Chaderious Avery was taken into custody in Seagoville, Texas Monday... Read More.

Task force proposes changes to assist pregnant women

Friday, September 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A panel formed by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to address maternal health on Thursday called for several changes to Medicaid, including quicker coverage for pregnant women and providing reimbursement to doulas and community health workers. But the report issued... Read More.

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Suspect in 2023 Officer Shooting Arrested in Texas

Friday, September 6 by Greg

On September 2, 2024, 27-year-old Chaderious Avery was arrested in Seagoville, Texas. Avery will be extradited back to Pine Bluff for: - Attempted Capital Murder - Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons - Terroristic Act - Engaging in a Violent Criminal Act Avery was wanted for the October... Read More.

Notice to Jefferson County Voters: Essential Absentee Ballot Information for 2024

Thursday, September 5 by Greg

The Jefferson County Clerk’s office would like to get the following notice to the public as soon as possible: Act 736 prohibits the County Clerk from sending unsolicited absentee applications to voters who have not established recent contact to request a new ballot application. All... Read More.

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White Hall Bulldog Jacoby Edwards named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the week

Thursday, September 5 by Greg

Jacoby Edwards who had 5 catches for over 100 yards and 2 TDs last Friday for the White Hall Bulldogs has won the 2024 inaugural Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson Count Player of the week. Edwards is a senior who had a huge game... Read More.

UAPB Student Plans Major League Baseball Events Through Hospitality Internship

Thursday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

Gavin Terry, a sociology student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), spent the summer helping plan Major League Baseball (MLB) events. Terry was hired as an event management intern in May by BaAM Productions, which handles the MLB's major events planning... Read More.

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Grant County opens new courthouse annex

Thursday, September 5 by Ray King

Grant County residents wanting to renew their vehicle license or get a new one will find things are easier now that the new Grant County Annex is open. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the annex, located in the former First Baptist Church at the... Read More.

Congressman Bruce Westerman discusses Southeast Arkansas economy

Thursday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

While the population and economic success of Northwest Arkansas is seeing continued growth, and moderate population and economic growth is taking place in Central Arkansas, the population in Southeast Arkansas continues to decline, and the economy in the region is declining as well. Fourth District... Read More.

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A $2.5k bond was set for a PB Man being charged with theft by receiving

Thursday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of having a gun that had been reported stolen last year. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Davion Sterling, 20,... Read More.

Dr. Keith McGee, UAPB Alum, Transitioned from Pre-Law to Education and is Now Superintendent of Watson Chapel School District

Thursday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

Dr. Keith McGee, the new superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District (WCSD) in Pine Bluff, AR, had planned to become an attorney. But a confession from a student he tutored unlocked a completely different career destiny: Education. While attending the University of Arkansas at... Read More.

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