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UAPB announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced a $100,000 pledge from Saracen Casino Resort and the Quapaw Nation Tuesday. The gift will support the Student-Athlete Academic Center, which assists student-athletes in improving academic outcomes.“This gift comes at an exciting time for... Read More.

One woman stabbed and a student allegedly shot on UAPB campus

Friday, April 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff reported an incident that occurred on campus Thursday evening involving a female that was stabbed and a male, who was a student, was shot. Both were transported to Jefferson Regional Hospital, where they remain in... Read More.

United Way in pandemic makes it 33 years in a row to meet $1Million goal

Thursday, April 29 by Greg

By Ray KingFor 33 straight years, the United Way of Southeast Arkansas has reached its goal and this past year’s campaign was no different.At the United Way of Southeast Arkansas’ annual report Thursday, Campaign chair Scott Kuttenkuler announced that the $1 million goal had... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court approves fire protection district

Thursday, April 29 by Ray King

The establishment of a fire protection district by the Belfast Fire Department was a hot topic for the Grant County Quorum Court when they met April 19.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Belfast Fire Department’s Board of Directors recently voted to change their... Read More.

Body of man found Wednesday to go to Medical Examiner for cause and manner of death

Thursday, April 29 by Ray King

The State Medical Examiner’s Office will be asked to determine the cause and manner of death of a man found unresponsive outside a passenger vehicle that had hit a utility pole Wednesday night.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley identified the man as Edward Dewayne Brazell,... Read More.

ASC Hosting annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arts & Science Center is hosting the 2021 annual Pine Bluff High School Exhibition of artwork that's sponsored by Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel from Thursday, April 29th through Saturday, June 19th, 2021. The exhibition consists of two-dimensional work in various... Read More.

Star City School District Announces teacher of the year; Updates on School Board meeting

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyStar City School District held their school board meeting on Monday, April 26th, and announced Chris Jones as the Teacher of the Year in the district. Jones has taught at Star City High School since 2011 where he teaches Human Body Systems... Read More.

New charges filed against former Dermott police officer

Thursday, April 29 by Ray King

New charges have been filed against a former Dermott Police Officer who was already facing felony witness bribery allegations.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Lee Van Brown, 56, was charged with felony terroristic threatening stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in October.The newspaper... Read More.

Cleveland County School District hosts their first community meeting

Thursday, April 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyCleveland County School District hosted their first community meeting on Wednesday to promote the proposed 5mil tax increase that questioned the need for what they described as an elaborate basketball arena.More than two dozen people gathered at the New Edinburg Community Center... Read More.

Appeals Court affirms Farris conviction

Thursday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man who alleged that Circuit Judge Alex Guynn erred when he denied the man’s motion for a directed verdict on a charge of aggravated robbery.Carlton Farris, 30, was convicted... Read More.

Governor signs bill nixing vaccine passports

Thursday, April 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law measures preventing state and local governments from requiring the coronavirus vaccine or proof of vaccination in order to access services.The ban on requiring a vaccine would also prohibit it as... Read More.

Sheriff’s office is in search of theft suspects

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECTS: Jefferson County, Arkansas - April 28, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying the persons responsible for Breaking or Entering and Theft from a coin machine that occurred on April... Read More.

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