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Arkansas River Education Co-Op Hosts DoD Starbase Youth Program Informational

Thursday, November 16 by Staff

On Wednesday, the Arkansas River Education Service invited southeastern Arkansas School district superintendents for a presentation on a new educational program for elementary, middle school, and also high school students geared towards STEM and engaging with military personnel. The intention for Starbase is to... Read More.

Watley discusses tax failure at polls

Wednesday, November 15 by Greg

One day after voters rejected a bid to extend the five-eights cent sales tax, commonly called the Go Forward tax for another seven years and rejected a permanent three-eights cent tax for police and fire, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff... Read More.

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White Hall Superintendent Gary Williams discussed WHSD’s light agenda

Wednesday, November 15 by Alex Bivens

The White Hall School District met Tuesday night for what Superintendent Gary Williams described as a “light agenda.” Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Wednesday, Williams highlighted some of the board’s actions. Williams also announced that a current member of the board submitted their resignation. Morning... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Thompson’s conviction and sentence

Wednesday, November 15 by Ray King

A Lincoln County man convicted of possession of a prohibited article failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his conviction should be reversed. Zayzhon Thompson, 28, was serving a prison sentence for multiple crimes in Lincoln County in 2021 when prison officials received... Read More.

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Howard to challenge Westerman in Congressional race

Wednesday, November 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Pine Bluff attorney challenging U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman was among the final candidates to file paperwork with the state before Tuesday’s deadline to qualify for the ballot next year in Arkansas. Risie Howard filed to run as a Democrat... Read More.

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell with the monthy discussion

Wednesday, November 15 by Alex Bivens

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex for his monthly discussion. Rick asked Superintendent Frizzell about the great work the Bulldog Foundation has done They also talked about an outstanding award he just received Last week was School Psychologist Week and they are... Read More.

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GFPB, Police and Fire taxes fail at polls

Tuesday, November 14 by Greg

An effort by Go Forward Pine Bluff to extend the five-eights cent citywide sales tax for an additional seven years failed by a wide margin Tuesday night. In addition, a proposed three-eights cent sales tax devoted to public safety, specifically the police and fire departments... Read More.

Final List of candidates who filed for election

Tuesday, November 14 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF SHIRLEY WASHINGTON MAYOR D VIVIAN FLOWERS MAYOR D JONI ALEXANDER-ROBINSON MAYOR D SAMUEL GLOVER MAYOR D STEVEN MAYS MAYOR D CHARLES WASHINGTON ... Read More.

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Six candidates file for Pine Bluff Mayor as filing period closes

Tuesday, November 14 by Ray King

The filing period for political candidates has now closed and six candidates will be on the ballot for Mayor in the March Democratic primary. According to a list from the Jefferson Count Clerk’s Office, incumbent Mayor Shirley Washington will face a challenge from former council... Read More.

CEO of GFPB Ryan Watley encourages voters to go vote for the sales taxes

Tuesday, November 14 by Alex Bivens

Early voting to extend the five-eights cent Go Forward sales tax for another seven years and to approve a three-eights cent sales tax devoted to public safety wrapped up Monday and according to figures from the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, about 1,600 people cast... Read More.

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$2.5k bond set for Jefferson County woman accused of hitting an elderly man

Tuesday, November 14 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of hitting an elderly man with her fist during an altercation Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kelby Bailey,... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court holds bonuses and other payments hostage as they refuse to approve legislation

Tuesday, November 14 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County employees who were looking forward to getting bonuses for Christmas are crossing their fingers and hoping that members of the Quorum Court will break the impasse that currently exists and approve their bonuses. A meeting of the County’s legislative body that took place... Read More.

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