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Sheridan Superintendent Dr. Karla Neathery accepts role with Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators

Thursday, March 14 by Luke Matheson

Sheridan Superintendent Dr. Karla Neathery has announced that she has accepted a leadership role as Assistant Executive Director with the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. Her final day with the Sheridan School District will be June 30, 2024. Neathery announced the decision in an email to... Read More.

ARDOT secures additional $91M to address six projects across Arkansas

Thursday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced that they have received an additional $91 million to work on six projects across the natural state. According to a release, the $91 million is designated as Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding and was secured by... Read More.

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Dr. Stacy Pfluger, interim president of SEARK College joined The Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Thursday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

Stacy Pfluger, the interim president of Southeast Arkansas College was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday and explained the reasons the school made the decision to call off the remainder of the season for the school’s softball team, which was in... Read More.

Two bonds were set for a man and a woman both carrying guns and trespassing

Thursday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A police detective on routine patrol Tuesday arrested a male and female who were both carrying guns after seeing them trespassing at the old Dollarway High School. India Rogers, 19, of Maumelle, and Jacob Darrough, 24, of Pine Bluff made their first court... Read More.

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Applications are being accepted for Project Search Arkansas

Thursday, March 14 by Alex Bivens

Applications are now being accepted for Project Search Arkansas, ACCESS initiative in partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, a nine-month internship program for young adults with disabilities. Interns complete three rotations at a partnering business with the goal of gaining necessary skills to obtain competitive employment. On... Read More.

State says no to using X instead of gender on license or ID cards

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will no longer allow residents to use “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards, officials announced under new rules Tuesday that will also make it more difficult for transgender people to change... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas College Receives $30,000 Donation from Doctor’s Orders Pharmacy to Support Athletics Capital Campaign

Wednesday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) is delighted to announce a generous contribution of $30,000 from Doctor's Orders Pharmacy to the SEARK Athletics Capital Campaign. This substantial donation will play a pivotal role in bolstering the SEARK Sharks Athletics Programs as the college continues in its... Read More.

Court of Appeals turns down inmate appeal of dug sentence

Wednesday, March 13 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by an inmate that there was not enough evidence to support his conviction. A Jefferson County jury convicted Joshua Branch, 37, of one count of furnishing prohibited articles and sentenced him to 20 years... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Announces Donna Terrell’s Warrior Lodge at Jefferson Regional

Wednesday, March 13 by Greg

Jefferson Regional is proud to announce that the Donna Terrell Warrior Lodge will be constructed on the Jefferson Regional main campus in Pine Bluff. The Warrior Lodge at Jefferson Regional will serve as a no-cost housing facility for cancer patients receiving treatment at Jefferson... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring three police officers trying to arrest him

Wednesday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring three police officers trying to arrest him. Jefferson County District judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dalvin Carter, 31, with three... Read More.

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Long time Sheridan school employee named High School Principal

Wednesday, March 13 by Rick Walker

The Sheridan School Board has voted to hire Candace Wilson as the district's new High School Principal. Wilson currently serves as the assistant principal as SHS. She has been in education since 2005 and first joined the district as a teacher in 2008. She was... Read More.

UAPB’s Bright Minds Shine as NASA Student Observers

Wednesday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

Seven University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) STEM students are attending the 55th Lunar & Planetary Conference (LPSC) in The Woodlands, Texas, from March 11 – 15, 2024, as part of NASA’s Here to Observe (H2O) program. NASA calls the student participants Student... Read More.

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