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Jefferson County Quorum Court recommends former sheriff’s deputy be rehired

Tuesday, February 28 by Staff

By Ray King The first ever grievance hearing conducted by the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday resulted in a recommendation that a former sheriff’s deputy who was fired in January get his job back. Joseph O’Neal, who was an 11-year veteran of the department and until... Read More.

Arkansas Activities Association talks 5A State Basketball Tournament

Tuesday, February 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff has been gearing up for weeks now to host the 5A State Basketball tournament at the Convention Center. Bobby Swofford is the Assistant Executive Director of Communications and PR at the Arkansas Activities Association. He was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex... Read More.

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McNew elected president of AEDCE

Tuesday, February 28 by Ray King

Nancy Lee McNew was first elected to the Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives Board of Directors in January 2020. McNew has served on the Scholarship committee, Membership committee, Education committee, and Annual Conference committee. She currently chairs the Annual Conferencecommittee. McNew also sits... Read More.

The Arts & Science Center Brings Heartwarming Production to Pine Bluff March 10-12, 17-19

Tuesday, February 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Audience members are invited to enjoy the touching story of camaraderie and friendship during The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’s (ASC) next theatrical production, “Steel Magnolias.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, March 17-18,... Read More.

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Governor names Chandler new Surgeon General

Tuesday, February 28 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Monday that she will appoint Dr. Kay Chandler to serve as Arkansas Surgeon General. "I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kay Chandler will serve as Arkansas’ next Surgeon General, bringing strong leadership and years of medical expertise to... Read More.

SeArk names Athletic Director; Accepted into NJCAA

Monday, February 27 by Staff

SEARK College is proud to announce plans to launch several competitive sports programs beginning fall 2023. The National Junior College Athletic Association officially accepted SEARK College into the conference beginning this year when SEARK will offer men’s baseball, women’s softball and Esports during the... Read More.

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Arkansas River Rice Mill talks historical presence and provided tour to city officials

Monday, February 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Arkansas River Rice Mill is not only the only black-owned mill in the country it is also located here in Pine Bluff. The mill was started in 2021 by PJ Haynie, a farmer originally from Virginia, and Billy Bridgeforth who is also a farmer... Read More.

Franklin calls special quorum court meeting on procedures ordinance

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

After Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson shut down last week’s Quorum Court meeting because of a failure to adopt a procedures ordinance, one justice of the peace is trying to remedy the situation. Lloyd Franklin Jr., who took office Jan. 1, has called a meeting... Read More.

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four charged in theft of mail

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Four individuals have been charged by federal criminal complaint for their alleged involvement in stealing mail from blue postal collection boxes in central Arkansas. Over the weekend, law enforcement conducted numerous sting operations at a number of post office locations. In the early... Read More.

2 killed in separate accidents Sunday

Monday, February 27 by Ray King

Two separate traffic accidents in Arkansas Sunday resulted in the death of two men. In the first of those, Larry Savell Jr., 46, of West Helena died when he lost control of the 2004 Chevrolet Venture he was driving north on Highway 8 in Phillips... Read More.

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72-year-old woman arrested following hit and run death of Jacksonville man

Monday, February 27 by Staff

Candace Conners, 72, of Sherwood was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving physical injury or death after she turned herself in to the Pulaski County District Court on Feb. 17, 2023. Lawrence “Gage” Gates, 22, of Jacksonville was found dead the morning... Read More.

Governor signs bill restricting adult performances

Sunday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law new restrictions on “adult-oriented” performances Friday in a bill that originally targeted drag shows but was scaled back following complaints it discriminated against the LGBTQ community. The bill signed by the Republican governor restricts performances... Read More.

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