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Judge blocks law allowing criminal charges against library employees, booksellers

Monday, July 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is temporarily blocked from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors, a federal judge ruled Saturday. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the... Read More.

Solid waste rate hike approved by Monticello City Council

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council approved a rate hike that will keep the Solid Waste Department in the black. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the rate increase means that the cost for trash carts will go to $18 per month while large dumpsters will cost... Read More.

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Carlton Saffa, explains work has resumed on the casino hotel

Friday, July 28 by Alex Bivens

After what Saracen Casino Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa described as “several false starts,” work has resumed on the casino hotel. Saffa went on to say this.

Crime lab director announces retirement

Friday, July 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is retiring after 16 years on the job. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that Kermit Channell plans to retire at the end of August. Officials said Monday that J.R. Howard, a former director of... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man on parole arrested after gun was found in vehicle

Friday, July 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $5,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole, who was arrested after a gun was found in the vehicle the man was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Barbaree, PBSD superintendent explains the districts plans for the new campus

Friday, July 28 by Alex Bivens

Voters in Pine Bluff will go to the polls Aug. 8 to decide the fate of a millage increase for the Pine Bluff School District. If it passes, the district plans to construct a new high school campus and according to Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree,... Read More.

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Monticello woman killed when hit by vehicle Wednesday

Thursday, July 27 by Ray King

A Monticello woman died Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle on North Conley Street. According to a preliminary report, Linda Martin, 58, died at the Monticello airport where she had been taken before she could be airlifted to a hospital. The report said Martin... Read More.

Jennifer Barbaree, superintendent of the Pine Bluff School District, explains security measures for the new year

Thursday, July 27 by Alex Bivens

As schools in the Pine Bluff School District prepare to kick off the new school year, one major difference will be on everyone’s mind. That difference is that for the first time in a number of years, there will be no Dollarway School District.... Read More.

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Webb joins crowded field for State Supreme Court chief justice

Thursday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Justice Barbara Webb announced Monday that she’s running for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, the third member of the court to seek the top spot next year. Webb, who was elected to the Supreme Court in 2020, is running... Read More.

Wendy Talbot with Jefferson Regional Hospital explains the hospital is back up and running

Thursday, July 27 by Alex Bivens

Crews from Entergy worked for almost 24 straight hours to restore power to Jefferson Regional Hospital and according to Wendy Talbot, their work paid off. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Talbot said that at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the hospital was back... Read More.

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WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting, Approves Resignations and New Hires

Wednesday, July 26 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board met on Tuesday evening to approve updates made to the student handbook, a petition for board-to-board transfer, and also began discussion on the Cellphone policy. Legal counsel was suggested by Superintendent Wilson to ensure that the district remains compliant with... Read More.

Franklin calls on County Judge to make committee appointments

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

By Ray King A member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Wednesday asked County Judge Gerald Robinson to appoint members of the Quorum Court to various committees as soon as possible. According to a letter from Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., “committees play... Read More.

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