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Monticello man killed in Tuesday accident

Wednesday, March 22 by Ray King

A Monticello man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Drew County Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Othello King, 76, was eastbound on Arkansas Highway 138 in a 2003 Buick Lesabre at about 4:30 p.m. A witness in a vehicle that was behind the... Read More.

URA table housing development contract and approve construction agreement

Tuesday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) held its monthly meeting Tuesday to discuss and provide action on a few items on its agenda. The first two items on the agenda discussed the regular board minutes for their February meeting and the financial statement for... Read More.

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Police arrest murder suspect

Tuesday, March 21 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police announced Tuesday that a suspect wanted in connection with a January murder is now in custody. David Burnett, 20, was located and arrested on the evening of March 20, 2023 for the January 4, 2023 murder of Demarcuz Scott. Burnett was booked... Read More.

Local artist to have work featured at Reynolds Community Center

Tuesday, March 21 by Staff

Richard Davies is a local artist, musician, and author. After spending many years on the Pine Bluff Police Department, he is now working part-time in the White Hall department, mostly working with kids in schools. He has a new exhibit of his work at the... Read More.

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Gladys Knight to perform in Memphis before Southern Heritage Classic

Tuesday, March 21 by Staff

Fans making plans to travel to Memphis for this Fall's Southern Heritage Classic can make it a three day trip and see a music legend. Rick Walker has this report

Federal judge delays Wilkins report date to federal prison

Tuesday, March 21 by Ray King

Former State Representative and Jefferson County Judge Henry “Hank” Wilkins IV has been given more time before he reports to federal prison. According to state media, Wilkins, 68, had been scheduled to start his sentence March 7 but Federal Judge Brian Miller extended the report... Read More.

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Deltaplex counties getting assistance after storms

Tuesday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Counties in the Deltaplex could be getting assistance after the storms in January and February. Rick Walker has this report.

Baskin to appear in Arkansas

Tuesday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

A popular, but controversial tv star will be making her way to the Natural State next month. Rick Walker files this report.

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Woman arrested after a reported armed disturbance involving a firearm

Tuesday, March 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at a house on West 27th Avenue Sunday resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly pointed a gun at a relative. Kimberleigh Livingston, 60, was taken into custody after police were sent to the disturbance and talked to... Read More.

Council approves resolution asking for money to replace lead water lines

Tuesday, March 21 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing an application to the Arkansas Department of Health for money to replace lead water lines. Larry Matthews, the director of Economic and Community Development explained exactly what the resolution... Read More.

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Governor signs law for monument to unborn

Monday, March 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will allow a monument near the state Capitol marking the number of abortions performed in Arkansas before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Sanders’ office said Friday... Read More.

Thompson discusses Evergreen Packaging

Monday, March 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to media reports, the owner of Evergreen Packaging says the company will “explore strategic alternatives” which could include a sale. On Monday, Allison Thompson, the President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County was asked about that when she appeared on... Read More.

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