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Chamber endorses GFPB

Tuesday, May 2 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce on Monday issued a letter of support for the Go Forward Sales Tax initiative. On May 9, voters will decide the fate of extending the five-eights cent sales tax which was first adopted in 2016 for another seven... Read More.

State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

Tuesday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday formally adjourned this year’s session without lawmakers attempting to override any vetoes Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued. The Senate adjourned sine die after confirming several of Sanders’ appointments to various state panels, while the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council turns down request to close a portion of Fir Street

Monday, May 1 by Staff

By Ray King A request by a property owner to overturn the decision of the Pine Bluff Planning Commission and close part of a city street was turned down by the Pine Bluff City Council following a public hearing Monday. Donnie Savage had asked that a... Read More.

White Hall School Board approves retirement, resignations, and new hires in special called meeting

Monday, May 1 by Staff

The White Hall School Board held a special called meeting Monday night to accept the resignation of two teachers, retirement of on teacher, and to approve employment of four teachers. The board approved the retirement of Moody Elementary 5th grade teacher Natalie Dietrich – effective... Read More.

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Mayor talks GFPB and Public Safety tax importance

Monday, May 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

When voters go to the polls starting Tuesday with early voting, they will be deciding the fate of not only extending the five-eighths cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax for another seven years, but they will also be voting on an additional three-eights... Read More.

Airport manager discusses annual Black Pilots of America visit

Monday, May 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Black Pilots of America will be back at the Pine Bluff Municipal Airport Grider Field this Memorial Day weekend for Operation Skyhook and on Monday, Airport Manager Doug Hale appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about the event. Host Greg Horne... Read More.

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UAPB sets workshops on selling homemade food items

Monday, May 1 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Law Center are facilitating a series of five workshops titled “Plan. Produce. Profit,” according to Dr. Henry English, head of the Small Farm Program for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Sunday accident

Sunday, April 30 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was killed in the early morning hours Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle. According to a preliminary report, Chuck V. Cosen, 55, was lying in the left lane of the roadway on Highway 190, Harding Avenue when he was... Read More.

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UAPB Peace Corps Prep Program Gives Undergraduate Students a Competitive Edge

Friday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

Undergraduate students who hope to someday volunteer for the U.S. Peace Corps should consider enrolling in their university’s Peace Corps Prep Program, Dr. Pamela Moore, associate dean for global engagement for the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at the University of Arkansas... Read More.

$100,000 cash-only bond set for Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons allegations

Friday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jonate Goolsby, 18, with simultaneous possession of drugs and... Read More.

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McGehee issues storm warning system guidelines

Friday, April 28 by Ray King

The City of McGehee has issued guidelines for its storm warning system. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, some residents have asked for clarification on when and how the warning sirens are activated. Police Chief Scott Williams said there are four warning sirens located around the... Read More.

Stolen tractor leads to police chase arrest; $50,000 cash bond set for suspect

Friday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County man who is currently out of jail on bond on a theft of property allegation was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stole a tractor from a storage building on NCTR Road, crashed through several gates, and fled from police... Read More.

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