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Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Provides Guidance on Potential Surges in Lodging Rates for Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – With the start of Consumer Protection Week and the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality set to encompass a large portion of Arkansas, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following alert to consumers about expected price hikes, particularly for overnight lodging, around... Read More.

Jefferson County early vote total over 3k

Tuesday, March 5 by Greg

Early voting has begun for the March 5th primary in Arkansas. Jefferson County Courthouse is open Monday thru Saturday today until March 4th for early voting. At the end of 3rd day early voting the count is as follows: Tuesday, February 20, 2024- 357 Wednesday, February... Read More.

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Arkansas Department of Public Safety prepared for 2024 Solar Eclipse

Monday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar, Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director A.J. Gary, and other state agency leaders held a joint news conference at the Arkansas Highway Department to discuss the upcoming Arkansas Solar Eclipse 2024, which will occur... Read More.

KANISHER WOOTEN CALDWELL GARNERS IMPRESSIVE ENDORSEMENTS IN STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 65 RACE

Monday, March 4 by Alex Bivens

(PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS) MARCH 2, 2024 – Kanisher Wooten Caldwell, a dedicated and experienced candidate for State Representative District 65, is proud to announce a series of powerful endorsements from influential organizations, underscoring her strong support from diverse sectors. The endorsements reflect Kanisher's commitment... Read More.

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P.B. Education Association, Re. Turner endorse Flowers for Mayor

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, Arkansas) – After receiving endorsements from key leaders, labor unions and a women's PAC, Vivian Flowers has received more pivotal endorsements in support of her candidacy for Mayor of Pine Bluff from the Pine Bluff Education Association and Rev. Jesse Turner, a local pastor and... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man being charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm

Monday, March 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of felonies who was arrested Saturday after police found a gun in a car the man had ben driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling... Read More.

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Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right. The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

Two killed in Saturday accidents

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

A White Hall woman and a Grady man were killed in separate traffic accidents Saturday. According to preliminary reports, Jasmine Miller, 28, was southbound om I-530 at the 4-mile marker when the 2019 Ford Fusion she was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and... Read More.

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Womack draws challenger in Third District Congressional race

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district. Womack, 67, faces... Read More.

Karen Lee from UAPB explains more about the 65th annual Rural Life Conference

Monday, March 4 by Alex Bivens

The 65th annual Rural Life Conference of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Science will take place March 14 and 15 HPER Complex on campus. On March 14, there will be a screening of the film Gaining Ground, the Fight for Black... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Monday morning homicide

Monday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

On March 4, 2024, just after 3:00 AM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a shooting at 2709 S. Georgia. On arrival, the officers located 24-year-old Austen McAfee who had suffered a gunshot to the chest. McAfee was unresponsive and later... Read More.

Zebras heading back to 5A State Title game after defeating Lake Hamilton in a Double OT thriller

Sunday, March 3 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Zebras are headed back to Hot Springs to defend their Class 5A state title after defeating Lake Hamilton 85-82 in a double overtime thriller Saturday night at Searcy. The Z’s took a 36-24 lead into the halftime locker room, but Lake Hamilton... Read More.

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