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2 killed, 3 hurt in Thursday accidents

Friday, March 3 by Ray King

A Magnolia man was killed and his wife injured in a one-vehicle accident in Grant County and a North Little Rock woman was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Thursday. According to a preliminary report, William E. Fullwider,... Read More.

Prison inmate found hanged in cell

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

The Ouachita River Correctional Unit has revealed that an inmate was found hanging in his cell. A news release said that on Tuesday, staff observed 39-year-old inmate Brandon Betts hanging in a locked single-man cell. Staff performed first aid at the cell until Betts was pronounced... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested after alleged domestic disturbance

Thursday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly set a fire outside his house. Quincy Means, 29, was not at the residence when police arrived but was located later and taken into custody. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Karres Manning... Read More.

House panel endorses governor’s education plan

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Wednesday endorsed Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to overhaul the state’s education system and create a voucher program directing public money toward private schooling. The House Education Committee advanced the proposal, which is expected to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Superintendent says Jack Robey Junior High to close

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

Pine Bluff School District's Superintendent announced on Wednesday that Jack Robey Junior High School will close. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree said, "As of today, I have been able to meet with all principals individually and have the opportunity to go to each facility on the campuses... Read More.

multi-state nutrition conference hosted by UAPB set in May

Wednesday, March 1 by Ray King

The virtual 1890s Multi-State Community Nutrition Education Conference is set for May 17-18, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The event will be jointly hosted by UAPB, Tennessee State University (TSU), Alabama A&M University... Read More.

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Woods discusses 4-H opportunities

Wednesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week, Pia Woods with Jefferson County 4-H was asked what 4-H has going on. She went on to give this example. Jennifer Lipp, who was filling in for Greg Horne asked Woods about the process of... Read More.

Boozman thanks DAV for efforts to expand health care

Wednesday, March 1 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, thanked Disabled American Veterans’ (DAV) members from Arkansas and across the nation for their work on behalf of veterans and highlighted their shared priority to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for woman accused of firing shots into another vehicle

Wednesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for an Altheimer woman who allegedly fired shots at a vehicle containing another woman after an altercation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ashauria Jackson, 20,... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man acuused of fleeing state troopers

Wednesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he led State Troopers on a high-speed chase on Interstate 530 that ended when a motorcycle the man was riding side-swiped a trooper's car and the man fled on foot for a short distance... Read More.

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Citizen Police Academy to begin in April

Wednesday, March 1 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department will begin its forty (40th) Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy April 4, 2023. The academy sessions (which are free) will meet from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday nights for eight (8) weeks at Southeast Arkansas College,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency approves lease agreement;Talk housing Updates

Tuesday, February 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency hosted its regular monthly meeting Tuesday briefly discussing one action item on its agenda and reviewing information on projects underway. The Executive Director of URA, Chandra Griffin proposed a lease of land agreement with a non-profit, The Corvette Brothers... Read More.

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