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URA commissioners approve several items in monthly meeting

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency is moving forward with its housing and development plans for its current properties. In their regular monthly meeting for September, the commissioners were called to make action on several topics on their agenda. In reference to housing, Faye Jones... Read More.

Council approves asbestos removal despite objections

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King At its first meeting in September, the Pine Bluff City Council deadlocked on a resolution permitting the Mayor to complete an agreement with Nahholtz Environmental Services to work on removing asbestos from the former Southeast Middle School, which the city bought, at... Read More.

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GFPB and Urban Renewal announces name contest for new fun plaza

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Go Forward Pine Bluff and the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency have announced a new opportunity for the community to submit a name for the "fun plaza" development that is going to be complete with Go kart racing, mini golf, gaming, food, and more. GFPB... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of shooting two people

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people in July. Jefferson County District Jude Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Keion Isom, 18, with first-degree battery. Reading from... Read More.

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Pine Bluff woman arrested for allegedly hitting and threatening to kill boyfriend

Tuesday, September 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance Saturday resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly hit her boyfriend and threatened to kill him. During a court hearing Tuesday, Erica Williams, 28, was taken into custody after police were sent to an address on West... Read More.

One killed in accident in Cleveland County

Tuesday, September 20 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two more. The accident was reported on State Highway 8, east of New Edinburg in rural Cleveland County at 5:20 a.m. State Police reported that Marykaylee Neal,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes legislation to create Group Violence Intervention Director position

Monday, September 19 by Staff

By Ray King By two separate 6-2 votes, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted legislation to create the position of Group Violence Intervention Director and create a fund to pay that person. The first resolution provides that the Group Violence Intervention Director will work... Read More.

WCSD Board hires new architect to design new high school

Monday, September 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District millage was passed for the construction of a new high school building last month and the first step to the construction is obtaining an architect for the design. The school board held a special meeting Monday, September 19th for a... Read More.

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Murder charge filed in February traffic accident

Monday, September 19 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday and is accused of second-degree murder stemming from a fatal traffic accident in February. Andre Heard, 46, was booked into the adult detention center where he is being held on a $75,000 cash only bond, according to a... Read More.

ASC Communcations and Development Coordinator talks upcoming performances

Monday, September 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The schedule continues to be busy at the Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff, with great music and theater performances upcoming. Morgun Henson, the Communications and Development Coordinator at ASC joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about some of the great... Read More.

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Former Sheridan teacher receives 10 year’s probation in child pornography case

Monday, September 19 by Staff

Former Sheridan school teacher David Brent Miller has been sentenced to 10 year’s probation and 60 days in jail following a plea deal after being charged with Pandering/Possessing Sexual Explicit Conduct involving a child, a Class C felony, and possession of Child Pornography, a... Read More.

One killed, one hurt in Friday accident

Monday, September 19 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident in Lonoke County Friday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Thomas Price, 68, of North Little Rock was west on Bevis Road approaching the intersection of Highway 15 and failed to stop at... Read More.

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