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Grant County considering women’s jail

Friday, August 26 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court is looking at creating a women’s jail in the old First Baptist Church building the county recently bought. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the justices of the peace at their Aug. 15 meeting talked about that possibility with JP... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospitals Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center now opened to public

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday to introduce the new Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center to the general public. The Chamber of Commerce Redcoats joined hospital staff and board members in cutting the ribbon that officially opened the facility. The hospital CEO... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for Jacksonville women involved in altercation with box-cutter

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jacksonville woman who allegedly broke into a motel room Tuesday and assaulted a woman. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Connie Martin, 46, with... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for two men of a breaking or entering incident

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly entered a business on Blake Street and took two antique signs. Justin Wooten, 37, and Michael James, 28, were taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies as they walked on Blake Street, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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Appeals Court says no to state ban on transgender medical care

Thursday, August 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can’t enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender affirming medical care. A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking the state from... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Tuesday accident

Thursday, August 25 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was killed in the early morning hours Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle. According to a preliminary report, the driver of a 2022 Toyota 4Runner was northbound on U.S. 79 Camden Road in the left... Read More.

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Monticello Mayor critical of candidate running in Mayor’s race

Thursday, August 25 by Ray King

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase, who has chosen not to seek reelection, had some harsh words for one of the candidates seeking to replace her. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Chase said she had been made aware of calls made by one of the candidates... Read More.

Jefferson Regional to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center

Thursday, August 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

A ribbon cutting and open house Thursday will introduce the new Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center at Jefferson Regional Hospital to the general public. The Chamber of Commerce Redcoats will join hospital staff and board members in cutting the ribbon to officially open the facility. On Thursday, Peter... Read More.

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Wednesday night homicide victim identified

Wednesday, August 24 by Staff

UPDATE: Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified Wednesday night’s homicide victim as 25-year-old Jordan Shaw of Pine Bluff. Shaw was pronounced deceased at 9:15 p.m. at the scene by Deputy Coroner Eric Belcher. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a... Read More.

Voices for Children director talks about their services

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Voices for Children is one of the agencies involved with the United Way of Southeast Arkansas and on Wednesday, Ollie Merritt, Executive Director of Voices for Children was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked Merritt to talk... Read More.

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HWY 270 Classic set for Friday

Wednesday, August 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The High School football season begins this week and players from two area teams are looking forward to Friday and the chance to pick up a trophy by winning the game. On Wednesday, Scott Ray of FBT, who is also a member of the White... Read More.

Generator offering hub for home schoolers

Wednesday, August 24 by Ray King

The Generator is now a hosting hub for home schooled students, grades 5 through 12. According to a press release, the hub is offering a space for learning, EAST/Project-Based Learning, and fun physical activities. “The Generator will serve as a place where home schooled students can... Read More.

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