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Cleveland County School Board hires new coaches; Accepts resignation of another coach

Monday, April 10 by Staff

By: Suzi Parker The Cleveland County School Board hired new Wildcat coaches, accepted the resignation of another coach and transferred a current coach to a new position in a special called meeting Monday night. The board met in executive session for more than an hour and... Read More.

Sheridan names Tyler Turner as it’s next head football coach

Monday, April 10 by Staff

The Sheridan School District has hired Tyler Turner to lead the Yellowjacket football program as senior high head coach. Turner was defensive coordinator at Sylvan Hills during the 2022 season after serving seven years as a successful head coach at high schools in Mississippi... Read More.

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ASP: High-speed drag race likely led to fatal accident

Monday, April 10 by Staff

Two or more motorists racing on I-430 North on Saturday afternoon caused a fatality accident near the 4-mile marker that disrupted traffic for more than an hour, according to a press release from the Arkansas State Police. Gerald Stuart Allen, 84, of Benton was killed.... Read More.

Council Member Frazier talks recent Mental Health and Wellness Conference

Monday, April 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Council Member Lanette R. Frazier the founder of La Renee Ministries, Inc. partnered with the City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) to host the Mental Health and Wellness Conference that took place Saturday, April 8th at the Pine Bluff Convention Center... Read More.

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Governor signs tax cut legislation

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes in Arkansas by $124 million a year. Sanders signed the bill she and legislative leaders backed that will cut the top individual income... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for woman accused of firing a firearm during an altercattion

Monday, April 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly shot at a man during an altercation Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shahnyl Roberts, 29, with aggravated... Read More.

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SeArk College announces finalists for men’s baseball & women’s softball head coaching positions

Monday, April 10 by Staff

Southeast Arkansas College has announced the finalists for the inaugural head coaching positions for men's baseball and women's softball starting NJCAA Athletics competition in the fall of 2023. After an extensive search process, the college has identified five highly qualified candidates for the two... Read More.

One killed, two hurt in Friday traffic accident

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

A Benton man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Little Rock Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Gerald Stuart Allen, 84, was northbound on Interstate 430 north at the 4-mile marker when the 2015 Toyota Avalon he was... Read More.

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UAPB MBA Students Speak at Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Monday, April 10 by Staff

Two Masters of Business Administration (MBA) students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently presented at the 49th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Dr. Suzzette Goldmon, assistant professor and coordinator for UAPB’s hospitality and tourism management program, said. Sonya Lockett,... Read More.

Arkansas State Police, JCSO handle “hallucinating” driver on I-530

Saturday, April 8 by Staff

Arkansas State Police Troopers and Jefferson County Deputies responded to a situation on I-530 near Redfield Saturday afternoon involving an 18 Wheeler that had parked in a lane of travel on the interstate, leading to the driver of the truck getting out of his... Read More.

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Richardson and Howell talk about extention of GFPB tax

Friday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

On May 9, voters in Pine Bluff will decide the fate of extending the five-eighth cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax and adding a three-eighth cent tax devoted strictly to public safety. Police Chief Denise Richardson was a recent guest on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

Area non-profits providing prom dresses for those in need

Friday, April 7 by Staff

Two area non-profits are teaming up again this year to give away free prom dresses for those in need. Rev. Tonya Boyce with Eternal Grace joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the two upcoming giveaways. She said that donations to the program... Read More.

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