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Airport applies for runway light grant

By Ray King Grider Field Airport manager Doug Hale has applied for funds to replace the runway lights at the airport and said Tuesday he expects the application to be successful. Hale appeared by Zoom at a meeting of the City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

The ASC to host three events during the month of May; first theater camp

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas has a few events planned as May progresses beginning with their Live @5 featuring The Dell Smith Experience on Friday, May 7th from 5-7 p.m. On Saturday, May 8th ASC hosts their Second monthly... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds McCree conviction

Wednesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by a Drew County man who challenged the evidence used to convict him.Drew McCree, 59, also contended that the court that convicted him erred by striking six prospective jurors for cause.Following a jury... Read More.

Two people arrested on drug-related charges in White Hall

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King White Hall Police arrested two people Monday on drug-related charges following a security check at a business. Nicholas Rushing and Stephanie Billings were taken into custody at the Big Red Travel Plaza at 8110 Sheridan Road after a White Hall officer saw Rushing... Read More.

Pine Bluff women arrested after allegedly taking a vehicle

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly took a vehicle that was parked at the Pine Bluff School District bus barn on North Linden Street. The suspect, Felicia Boyd, 34, claimed during a court hearing that the driver of the... Read More.

Governor sets goal for state vaccinations

Wednesday, May 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal to have half of the state’s population at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus within the next three months.Hutchinson set the goal as the state continues to lag most of... Read More.

Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Tuesday, May 4 by Greg

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court Tuesday that it looks like the county will be going to court after being sued by the City of Pine Bluff over fees for jail bed space.Copies of a letter addressed... Read More.

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Department was recently awarded a $3 Million Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dr. Michael Eggleton who is the Principal Investigator and Professor of Fisheries Science along with... Read More.

State surplus growing, financial office says

Tuesday, May 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office on Tuesday said the state’s surplus for the current fiscal year has grown to nearly $717 million.The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available general revenue for the fiscal year that began July... Read More.

Fire Department reports structure fires up in April

Tuesday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingA nearly 60-percent increase in structure fires during the month of April was offset with an equal drop in brush/grass/rubbish fires, according to the monthly report from the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department.For the month, there were 361 incidents reported... Read More.

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingAn ordinance setting out procedures for the City of Pine Bluff to sell the property to individuals won approval from the City Council during a meeting Monday night.Among other things, the ordinance requires that individuals wanting to buy city-owned property submit a... Read More.

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