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Supreme Court sends state congressional map challenge back to district court

Tuesday, June 4 by Ray King

The Supreme Court on Monday sent a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ 2021 U.S. House map back to a three-judge panel, ordering it to review the suit in light of the high court’s decision against similar claims of bias in a redistricting case from South Carolina. The ruling... Read More.

Former “King of Queens” star to play legendary Arkansan in tv series

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Kevin James, who starred as Doug Heffernan is the hit series King Of Queens will be portraying Arkansas golf legend John Daly in a limited series expected to begin filming this fall. The 57 year old Daly, who played golf at the University of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services to dedicate new firetruck

Tuesday, June 4 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services is excited to announce, and dedicate, the newest addition to its fleet; a customized 2023 Pierce 100ft Tower/Ladder Fire Truck. A dedication ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Fire Station #1 (200... Read More.

Hence to pitch important game in Little Rock tomorrow night.

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence is coming off the two best starts in his young professional career and will be back in front of friends and family tomorrow night in Little Rock to try and keep the Springfield Cardinals in control of the... Read More.

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Mystik Dan draws good post position for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan has drawn the same pole position for Saturday's Belmont Stakes that helped win in Louisville last month. The horse, owned by Star City's Lance Gasaway will load in the #3 position, a spot that has produced 16 previous Belmont... Read More.

Tiny and Container houses to be looked at by Pine Bluff

Monday, June 3 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 7-1, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution creating a task force to look at bringing tiny houses and container houses to the city. The resolution was sponsored by Council member Bruce Lockett who explained it... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a White Hall man being charged with residential burglary and theft of property

Monday, June 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested Friday after he allegedly took a vehicle belonging to his mother without her permission. Jarrod Foxworthy, 24, was taken into custody by Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who found him driving the car, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander said... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a PB man accused of aggravated assault

Monday, June 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of choking his wife and pushing her down a flight of stairs. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Faheem Calvin,... Read More.

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Altheimer man killed in single vehicle crash

Monday, June 3 by Ray King

An Altheimer man was killed in a one-vehicle accident near Kings Bayou Road Saturday. According to a preliminary report, Arturo Vargas, 26, was westbound on Arkansas Highway 88 when the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Vargas was partially ejected... Read More.

UAPB Music Grad Accepts Disney College Program Opportunity

Monday, June 3 by Alex Bivens

Laura Case found the magic in her hometown and the freedom to be her true, authentic self at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). With a 3.404 GPA, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from UAPB in May 2024.... Read More.

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Holly Grove man killed in Thursday accident

Friday, May 31 by Ray King

A Holly Grove man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Prairie County Thursday. According to a preliminary report, Tracy Rawlinson, 51, was northbound on Highway 11 when the 2016 Toyota Corolla he was driving left the roadway on the east side and rolled... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is now open after a ribbon cutting ceremony

Thursday, May 30 by Alex Bivens

The new Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital at White Hall is now officially open after a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning. Representatives of Jefferson Regional including President and CEO Brian Thomas and Russ Bailey, President of Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Lifepoint Behavioral Health were on hand to... Read More.

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