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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen tractor

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

The public's assistance is requested in helping law enforcement locate missing property stolen between 2:30 p.m. July 4, 2022 – 6:30 a.m. July 5, 2022 from Delta Recycling Services (DRS), located at 2315 W. 6th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR. If you have information about this... Read More.

Moscow Man Facing Weapons and DUI related Charges

Tuesday, July 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, a Moscow man is facing felony firearms-related and traffic charges after being stopped by Monticello Officers early Sunday morning. According to Akers, the department received early morning calls of gunshots being fired near a local apartment complex along... Read More.

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University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to host free drought assistance webinar for cattle producers

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free webinar July 21 to offer guidance to Arkansas cattle producers struggling with drought. “Our cattle producers statewide are struggling right now to survive this drought, and many of them face some... Read More.

Burn ban issued for Cleveland County

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

A burn ban has been issued by Cleveland County Judge Melody Spears. The burn ban includes Rison, Kingsland, New Edinburg, Woodlawn, and all other communities within the county. The ban has been put into place due to a lack of significant rainfall, dry conditions, and... Read More.

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International Order of the Rainbow for Girls celebrating their 100th Anniversary

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year and the local chapter in Sheridan is doing great service work in the community. Tammy McDonald from the chapter joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about Rainbow... Read More.

Students innovate, create, and engineer at summer camp

Tuesday, July 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Alex Foundation recently released an article about hosting its annual architecture + design summer camp July 11-15 at the McGehee Depot Museum. Now in its tenth year, the free summer camp offered eight rising 7th grade girls from Dermott, Dumas, and McGehee a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police name suspect in Monday homicide

Monday, July 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Monday officers responded to 1118 W. 5th in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a male shooting victim just inside the door of the residence.... Read More.

City council meets to discuss several ordinances and resolutions

Monday, July 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff City Council held its second monthly meeting on Monday to discuss several ordinances updating city codes to the state standard. All of the council members were present at the meeting except Steven Shaner. During committee reports, the chair of public... Read More.

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16-year-old killed in Monday shooting in Pine Bluff

Monday, July 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. Monday officers responded to 1118 W. 5th in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived they found a male shooting victim just inside the door of the residence. He was... Read More.

Grant County placed under burn ban

Monday, July 18 by Staff

A burn ban has been issued by Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt. The burn ban includes the cities of Sheridan, Leola, Prattsville, and Poyen. The ban has been put into place due to a lack of significant rainfall, dry conditions, and extreme temperatures. The burn ban... Read More.

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Vaster Pirates to be honored after 50 years

Monday, July 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

A small high school in southern Jefferson County made history nearly 50 years ago and a local Pine Bluff businessman is trying to keep the memories of that event alive. David Beck of First Arkansas Insurance was a recent guest on the Oldies show and... Read More.

Central Arkansas Veteran’s Office announces new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number

Monday, July 18 by Staff

The U.S. has transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 - an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. Veterans can now dial 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, signed into law after the passage of bipartisan legislation... Read More.

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