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Juvenile justice experts present ideas to local leaders for combating violent crime in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, August 2 by Staff

Community leaders, law enforcement, clergy, parole and probation officers, and local politicians attended a youth violence community forum held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Tuesday night that was hosted by youth violence experts Robert “Bob” Bermingham, Michelle Darling, and John A. Tuell. The three... Read More.

American Rescue Plan compensation tabled at Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Tuesday, August 2 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 7-5 on Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Quorum Court tabled legislation that would have taken money from the American Rescue Plan to compensate families who lost a loved one due to COVID. In a repeat of a program County... Read More.

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Former White House spokesman joins Sanders campaign

Tuesday, August 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former White House spokesman whose testimony was broadcast before a House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot is joining Sarah Sanders’ campaign for Arkansas governor. Sanders’ campaign on Tuesday announced Judd Deere will serve as its communications director. Deere was... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set this weekend

Tuesday, August 2 by Ray King

As school is getting ready to start, parents and others are getting s break this weekend when they shop for school clothing and supplies as the annual sales tax holiday kicks in Saturday and Sunday. That means that apparel like pants, shirts, dresses, and shoes... Read More.

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Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation to include food trucks, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals in businesses that have to pay taxes to the advertising and promotion commission. Appearing on the oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander was... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of theft and drug possesion

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a man currently on probation who was arrested Saturday after he was found sleeping in a truck that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling Prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Council approves several budget adjustments and updates city codes

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the new month begins, Pine Bluffs City Council met for its first meeting of the month to address several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Seven proposed ordinances focused on adopting updated codes to the state standard. Before the council addressed those proposed ordinances, all council... Read More.

Hope Empowerment Inc. to host after-school prgram

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Hope Empowerment Incorporated provides after-school programs and outreach activities throughout the Pine Bluff community and is now accepting registration for the upcoming school year. Their after-school program is hosted at their main headquarters 421 W. 6th Avenue located in St. Joseph Catholic Church. The... Read More.

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Bloom Tennis Center director talks youth camps and community involvement

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Bloom Tennis Center in Pine Bluff has been available to the community for over twenty years and it hosts local camps for the youth and lessons for all ages during the spring and summer months of the year. Deltaplex News spoke with Fred Toney... Read More.

Two dead in separate Pulaski County accidents

Monday, August 1 by Ray King

Two fatality accidents in a 30-minute time frame in Pulaski County early resulted in the death of two people. In the first of those two accidents, Shuntae Ingram, 40, of Wrightsville died when the2003 Chevrolet Suburban she was driving west on Interstate 40 struck a... Read More.

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$30,000 bond set for man accused of threatening girlfriend with knife

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at an apartment on West Barraque Street Friday resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a knife. Camron Smith, 21, was taken into custody and when questioned, admitted pulling out a pocket knife... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man involved in alleged shooting incident

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at another man last Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Casey Grant, 28, with aggravated assault. Reading... Read More.

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