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Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Barbaree discusses plans for 2023-24 school year

Thursday, May 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff School District is currently under the control of the State Department of Education but over the past few months, work has begun to return the district to local control. Part of that work was the appointment of a “limited authority” school board... Read More.

Arkansas man convicted of Jan. 6 capitol riot sentenced to federal prison

Thursday, May 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office in a widely circulated photo from the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in prison. Richard “Bigo” Barnett became one of the faces... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional Spokewoman discusses fire at construction of specialty hospital

Wednesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

A fire of as yet unknown origin has temporarily halted construction on the new Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital at White Hall. The fire was reported at about 4:30 p.m. and Jefferson Regional spokeswoman Wendy Talbot said Wednesday that there were no serious injuries as a... Read More.

Bond set for three men accused of stealing copper wire from AT&T

Wednesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Three men were arrested Monday in connection with the theft of copper wire belonging to AT&T. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West identified the three as Dusty Joles, 19, Terry Davis, 24, and Derick Green, 22, all of Pine Bluff. Reading... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for man on parole allegedly in possession of loaded firearm

Wednesday, May 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole after police found him in possession of a loaded handgun. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Spencer Quarles,... Read More.

Suspect dies after high speed chase and crash in Grant county

Wednesday, May 24 by Staff

A suspect is dead following a high speed chase that began Tuesday afternoon in Sheridan. According to a press release from the Sheridan Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Sheridan city limits when the suspect refused to stop and began to... Read More.

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Lawsuit challenges 2021 U.S. house districts map

Wednesday, May 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A group of voters and a coalition of religious leaders asked a federal court on Tuesday to strike down Arkansas’ 2021 U.S. House map as unconstitutional, saying it dilutes the influence of Black voters in the Little Rock area. The lawsuit... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in accident at Malvern

Wednesday, May 24 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle traffic accident in Malvern in the early morning hours Wednesday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Terrance Allen, 21, of Hope was a passenger in a 2021 Prius driven by... Read More.

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URA holds first meeting since GFPB tax election; Approves several project requests

Tuesday, May 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Tuesday, the City of Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency held its first meeting since the Go Forward Pine Bluff Tax election and Executive Director Chandra Griffin started the session by responding to concerns about URA regarding transparency. Once the meeting began, The board discussed the... Read More.

Jefferson Regional releases statement following White Hall fire

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

Jefferson Regional has released the following statement following Tuesday afternoon’s fire at White Hall: On Tuesday afternoon, a fire occurred on the roof of the Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital construction site in White Hall. First responders quickly arrived and extinguished the flames. All worksite personnel were accounted... Read More.

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Robinson & Fuller Funeral Homes set up American flag drop off box for retired flags

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

Robinson & Fuller Funeral Homes is always looking to go above and beyond to serve veterans and their families, and they have taken a step that no other funeral homes in the Deltaplex area have taken to provide an extra service for those veterans. Scott... Read More.

Summit scheduled to raise awareness for Mental Health Wellness

Tuesday, May 23 by Staff

The D'Andre Seals Suicide Prevention Outreach Project (DSOP) announces a free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summit on Saturday, June 3, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. in the McGeorge Building at SEARK College, 1900 S. Hazel Street. The summit aims to promote and raise... Read More.

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