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Pine Bluff City Council Moves to Clarify and Mark Boundaries with White Hall

Tuesday, March 17 by Luke Matheson

At Monday night’s Pine Bluff City Council meeting, a resolution was approved authorizing the mayor to take steps to verify and confirm city boundaries with White Hall and to mark those boundaries with appropriate signage at regular intervals. The resolution was sponsored by Alderman Steven... Read More.

Nielsen Report: Radio Remains America’s Top-Reaching Medium

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

Radio is Still #1 Reaching Medium — and Nielsen’s Audio Today 2026 report proves it with hard data. #1 in Reach Radio reaches 93% of all U.S. adults every month — more than smartphones (89%), TV-connected devices (85%), or live TV (84%). Even among the hard-to-reach 18-34... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Held on Methamphetamine Charge After Police Investigation

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on a drug related charge. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Deonte Glover, 36, with possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine. According... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Held on $25K Bond for Alleged Threats Against Police Officers

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly threatened to kill police officers. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Willie Calloway, 42, with terroristic threatening. Reading from an... Read More.

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UAPB Innovative Learning Initiative Combines Magnifying Glass Plant Exploration with Immersive Virtual Garden Experience

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are exploring plants through a combination of hands-on investigation and immersive technology at the UAPB Child Development Center. The learning initiative allows students to study plant structure and growth while participating in inquiry-based activities that... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Makiyah Mustiful Awaits Idol Top 14 Decision

Tuesday, March 17 by Lori Basiewicz

Pine Bluff native Makiyah Mustiful sang "Bang Bang" by Jessie J., Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj on American Idol's Top 20 Monday night. The singer applied to audition when she discovered one slot remaining at a nearby venue and was eventually accepted to perform on the show. At this point, Makiyah is... Read More.

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Road Funding Dispute Continues Between Jefferson County Judge and Quorum Court

Monday, March 16 by Luke Matheson

Ongoing concerns over the condition of county roads in Jefferson County continue to be a point of contention between County Judge Gerald Robinson and several members of the Quorum Court. The issue resurfaced during Monday night’s meeting, where a proposal related to road funding was... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Police Bonus Policy, New City Seal, and Boundary Updates

Monday, March 16 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions during its meeting Monday night, including a measure establishing new rules for sign-on bonuses offered to new hires in the Pine Bluff Police Department. Under the new policy, officers who receive a sign-on bonus will... Read More.

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From Stand-Up to Psychedelic Sound: July Heats Up at Saracen

Monday, March 16 by Lori Basiewicz

The Saracen Casino Resort Event Center has announced two big shows in July! First, Georgia native Jeff Foxworthy will come to Pine Bluff on Saturday, July 11th. Exactly a week later, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform. Jeff Foxworthy was born in Georgia and... Read More.

Bruce Westerman Reflects on Receiving Public Service Award for Congressional Work

Monday, March 16 by Haleigh Reichen

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman recently received a public service award from the American Public Power Association, and he was asked by Patrick Massey to talk about what receiving the award meant to him and to talk briefly about the work he did in... Read More.

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Sheridan Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Child Exploitation Case

Monday, March 16 by Luke Matheson

A Sheridan man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child exploitation charges in Grant County Circuit Court. Brandon Lee Gammill, 31, was sentenced March 10 by Circuit Judge Stephen L. Shirron to 25 years in the Arkansas Department... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man on Parole Faces New Breaking or Entering Charge with $25,000 Bond

Monday, March 16 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole in Pulaski County on a charge of breaking or entering. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christopher Daniels,... Read More.

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