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Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital sets ribbon cutting and open house

Tuesday, May 28 by Ray King

On Thursday, Jefferson Regional and affiliates of Lifepoint health will celebrate the grand opening of Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, a 76-bed rehabilitation and behavioral health hospital located in White Hall with a community open house and ribbon cutting. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital houses a 40-bed... Read More.

Sheridan names Andy Brakebill as new girls basketball coach

Tuesday, May 28 by Greg

The Sheridan School District has announced that Andy Brakebill will be the new head girls basketball coach for the Lady Yellowjackets. The Sheridan School Board voted to hire Brakebill during a special-called board meeting Friday night. He replaces Jamison Ingram, who was named assistant... Read More.

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UAPB Head Baseball Coach Out After 14 Years

Tuesday, May 28 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Head Baseball Coach Out After 14 Years Pine Bluff- Multiple sources report UAPB Head Baseball Coach Carlos James has been relieved of his duties after 14 seasons. He served as an assistant coach with Arkansas–Pine Bluff from 2000–2004, and also coached local teams in Pine Bluff.... Read More.

AG issues warning about price gouging after tornados

Tuesday, May 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — In the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Arkansas on Sunday, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement warning of post-storm rebuilding scams. He continued on informing businesses of prohibitions on price gouging in Act 367 of 1997 following Governor Huckabee's... Read More.

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Students visit UAPB Aquaculture and Fisheries

Tuesday, May 28 by Ray King

Explore Academy in Pine Bluff recently organized a field trip for a group of 45 high schoolers from various schools in the Pine Bluff area. Their destination was the UAPB Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, where interactive sessions and hands-on activities awaited them. Dr. Yathish... Read More.

UAMS selects Dr. Atiq for distinguished chair in physician leadership

Tuesday, May 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Omar T. Atiq, M.D., MACP, FRCP, in the inaugural Omar T. Atiq, M.D., MACP, Distinguished Chair in Physician Leadership during a May 20 ceremony. Atiq is a medical oncologist at... Read More.

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A $15k bond was set for a Pine Bluff woman accused of strangling a co-worker

Tuesday, May 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of strangling a co-worker Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Latia Monique Hall, 32, with aggravated assault. Reading from an... Read More.

Hence is dominant in weekend start

Tuesday, May 28 by Rick Walker

After what was possibly the best start of his young professional career, Tink Hence walked off out of Hammon's Field with a no-decision. The former Watson Chapel star struck out 13 and walked only one during six shutout innings. Hence threw 92 pitches, with 62... Read More.

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Eight dead after tornados hit Northwest Arkansas

Monday, May 27 by Ray King

A series of deadly tornados swept across mostly Northwest Arkansas Saturday night resulted in what media sources say are at least eight dead and many more injured. At least three people died in Benton County and at least three others were killed in Marion County. The... Read More.

Michigan Board confirms Alexander as new chancellor of University of Michigan-Flint

Monday, May 27 by Ray King

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander has been officially approved as the new Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. He was approved during a meeting of the Michigan Board of Trustees. Alexander served as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Schools issues statement following fight after graduation ceremony

Sunday, May 26 by Greg

Statement from PBSD On Friday, May 24, 2024, following our PBHS graduation ceremony, an unfortunate incident occurred. According to sources, several people were involved in a fight. Both school district security officers and PBPD officers were present. Additional support was provided by the Sheriff’s Department.... Read More.

JCSO asks for help finding missing person

Sunday, May 26 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance in locating a recently reported missing person. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputies are seeking to locate Kevin Parks, also known as "KP". Mister Parks is a 47-year-old black male, date of birth 12/4/1976, approximately 5... Read More.

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