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UAM Hosts STEM Camp for Underserved Students

Wednesday, July 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

MONTICELLO, Arkansas —Michael Blazier, dean of the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, demonstrated how simple mathematical formulas can be used to solve what seem to be vast problems. Blazier and six faculty members spent eight days... Read More.

Bond set for Jacksonville woman accused of forgery

Wednesday, July 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jacksonville woman accused of trying to cash a fraudulent check Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Alexandria Nizama-Riera, 26, with forgery. Reading from a... Read More.

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Former Drew County fire chief facing Abuse of Office charges

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

A former Drew County fire chief is facing abuse of office charges following an investigation into $10,357 in funds that do not have invoices showing how the money was spent. Documents filed by the prosecuting attorney state that on about February 4, 2020, and during the... Read More.

One dead, one injured after two crop dusters collide in Ashley County

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

Law enforcement officials are confirming that one pilot is dead and another severely injured after two crop dusters collided Tuesday afternoon in Ashley County. The collision took place at approximately 5:10 p.m. two and a half miles east of Portland, on Highway 160, in Ashley... Read More.

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Urban Renewal talks proposals and housing developments

Tuesday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) hosted its monthly meeting for July Tuesday afternoon discussing contractual agreements and proposals for the purchase of certain properties and housing. URA Executive Director Chandra Griffin spoke to the present commissioners about those contracts and proposed properties for... Read More.

Second sustainable forestry and land retention conference set

Tuesday, July 26 by Ray King

The second annual Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Joint Regional Conference will be held August 30-31. The virtual conference starts at 9 a.m. on both days and will end at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31. The... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge talks burn ban

Tuesday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Until Monday, Lincoln County was one of the few counties in Southeast Arkansas that had not instituted a burn ban. Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday and announced the ban. Earnest was asked what happens if... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested for allegedly riding stolen motorcycle worth $6,000

Tuesday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of riding a motorcycle that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Randy Bishop, 39, with theft... Read More.

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$15,000 cash-only bond set for man accused of terroristic threatening

Tuesday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who is on probation and has a pending charge was arrested Sunday after he allegedly threatened another man during an altercation. During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said Krystian Robinson, 25, is on felony probation in... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for woman on alleged drug and weapons related charges

Tuesday, July 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman on drug and weapons-related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ashley Rosebeck with possession of controlled substance methamphetamine, simultaneous possession... Read More.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters partners with UAMS program

Tuesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Pathways Academy is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas (BBBSCA) on a mentorship initiative for the program’s students. Under the partnership, BBBSCA is providing sessions during which Pathways students will learn... Read More.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program can help area families with utility bills

Tuesday, July 26 by Staff

With the hot temperatures, the cooling bills for households in the Deltaplex have skyrocketed. One local agency is trying to help curb those costs with through a government program called the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is being utilized by the Central Delta Community... Read More.

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