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Alexander joins Deltaplex to talk details on the latest council meeting

Wednesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

Legislation sponsored by Pine Bluff City Council member Glen Brown Sr., to rename Hazel Street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was pulled from the agenda of the City Council Tuesday because proper procedures for renaming a street had not been followed. Appearing... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested after alleged involvement in domestic altercation

Wednesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the arrest of a woman who had a prior conviction for domestic battery and is facing a felony allegation. Angelia Williams Obasade, 32, pleaded no contest to third-degree domestic battery, reduced... Read More.

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$35,000 bond set for woman accused of being involved in White Hall shooting

Wednesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $35,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of being involved in a shooting incident in White Hall Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge India Rogers, 18,... Read More.

Council approved several ordinances and resolutions

Tuesday, September 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff city council met for their monthly meeting to discuss several ordinances and resolutions with seven members present and the absence of Mayor Shirley Washington. Four of the ordinances featured included the amendment of a code respecting the gross receipts tax on hotels and... Read More.

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Quorum Court committee to recommend Wright-Pastoria VFD be absorbed by Sherrill VFD

Tuesday, September 6 by Staff

By Ray King A committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended that the full court, when it meets next Monday, approve a resolution allowing the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department to absorb the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department. The Human Resources Committee, chaired by Justice... Read More.

Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

East End voters in Grant County last week rejected a tax increase that would have supported the volunteer fire department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the vote was 122 to114 and Fire Chief Darrel Fegen described the vote as “disappointing.” The volunteer department was seeking... Read More.

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One killed, three hurt in Monday accident

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

A juvenile was killed and three other people were injured in a one-vehicle accident in rural Hot Spring County Monday night. According to a preliminary report, a 2013 Dodge Caravan driven by David Lee Collins, 28, of Jonesboro was westbound on U.S. 270 when the... Read More.

study finds food insecurity linked to job loss, illness

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansans were more likely to rely on food pantry services following income loss or the diagnosis of a serious illness, according to a study published recently by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health &... Read More.

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School security upgrades, concerns varied among state’s governors

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe. Months later, as students return to classrooms, money has begun to flow for school security... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief would like to hire more firefighters

Monday, September 5 by Staff

As summer slips away and fall weather approaches, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked if there are things residents need to be aware of. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Howell answered this way. On another subject, Howell said... Read More.

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Marcia Bunger, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator, Visits UAPB, Announces Grants for Underserved Producers

Monday, September 5 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced the award of $2.2 million in risk management education grants for America’s farmers, including historically underserved and small-scale producers, at a meeting at the University of Arkansas at Pine... Read More.

Renaming Hazel Street on Council agenda Tuesday

Monday, September 5 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Council Member Glen Brown Sr., will try again to ger the council to approves changing the name of Hazel Street. The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday. Brown’s... Read More.

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