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USDA: Farmers in 4 states can apply for drought loans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says drought during the growing season has made farmers in most of Texas, all of Louisiana and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi eligible to apply for federal aid. The ...
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Walton Family Foundation announces expansion into Jefferson County

The Walton Family Foundation announced Monday a new collaborative effort to support the development and prosperity of people and communities in the Delta regions of Arkansas and Mississippi. According to a press release, the initiative will focus on three areas, education and youth engagement, economic ...
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First Agricultural Engineering Major graduates from UAPB

Allison Malone of Memphis, Tennessee is the first student to earn a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The degree program, which was initiated in 2019, trains students to meet the demand for more efficient means ...
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Two men arrested on several charges following alleged theft incident

By Ray King A reported theft in progress in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the arrest of two men, one of whom is on parole. Gregory Dukes, 50, and Kevin Maven, 46, were taken into custody after police ...
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Pedestrian from Friday accident dies at hospital

A Pine Bluff man who was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Olive Street Friday has died at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death of Adam Estes, 48, who was taken to the hospital after the accident which ...
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Quorum Court reject’s County Assessor’s request to add an additional position to her office

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday rejected a request from County Assessor Yvonne Humphrey to add a position to her office in the 2022 budget. The vote failed to get the two-thirds majority needed to be adopted and after the meeting Humphrey ...
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Pursuit leads to arrest of Federal Parolee near Jefferson County

Just before 1:00 P.M. Monday, Detectives with the Pine Bluff Vice and Narcotics Division attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving and improper license display.  The vehicle failed to stop resulting in a pursuit.   The vehicle fled ...
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Police arrest man accused of pointing gun at girlfriend

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend. Scotty Jackson, 25, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported disturbance at an apartment on West 40th Avenue. According to a -probable cause affidavit from ...
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Tyson reports net earnings of $829 million

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $829 million. On a per-share basis, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $2.28. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.29 per share. The results beat Wall ...
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Early voting for Arkansas’ Primary election underway

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Monday for Arkansas’ primary election, which features crowded races for a Senate seat and some of the state’s top offices. Voters can begin casting ballots early for the May 24 election, which will ...
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Chief Howell talks monthly Emergency Services report

According to the monthly report, there were 14 structure fires reported in April in Pine Bluff and the Fire and Emergency Services Department reported that three of those 14 were classified as arson. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, ...
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$75,000 bond set for man allegedly involved in Saturday’s Regional Park shooting

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man allegedly involved in a shooting incident Saturday that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to several others. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ...
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