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Grant County Middle School Student Wins 2021 State Spelling Bee

By Deseray McKinzyAvery Grayson Williams from Sheridan Middle School in Grant County won the 2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee. Williams was amongst 47 other students that competed across the state at the state's capital. The event was held on Saturday, March... Read More.

Pine Bluff sues Jefferson County over jail bed space fees

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

By Ray KingA lawsuit has been filed by the City of Pine Bluff against Jefferson County seeking to enforce an agreement between the city and county dealing with fees for bed space at the adult detention center and which goes back more than 15... Read More.

Mayor talks progress, future plans in State of the City Address

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In an address that lasted just 38 minutes, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Thursday laid out some of the challenges the city faced last year and her hopes for the future. Washington got a standing ovation as she began her State of... Read More.

Mayor talks infrastructure improvements, council members respond

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her annual State of the City address Thursday evening at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Mayor Washington addressed the past year of growth with the development of new infrastructures and as a result, a rise in... Read More.

Casino shooting suspect Langel surrenders to police

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

Tirek Langel, 22, the final suspect linked to the shooting on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino last Thursday is now in custody.Langel’s attorney surrendered him to police and Langel will be taken to the adult detention center pending a court appearance.Witnesses and... Read More.

Legislature approves conscience objector bill

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Thursday approved a bill allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone due to religious or moral objections, sending it to the governor over complaints that would create a blanket right to discriminate against patients.The majority-Republican... Read More.

UAMS sets COVID-19 clinic in Little Rock

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 22 at Jericho Way Day Resource Center, 3000 Spring Blvd., in Little Rock.There is no out-of-pocket cost to the... Read More.

Superintendent says enrollment at Star City schools improving

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

Star City School District Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told members of the school board Monday that enrollment in the district is up to 1404 and is improving.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Frizzell said the district is doing better than other schools in the area... Read More.

McGehee teacher named computer science educator of year finalist

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

A computer science teacher at McGehee High School has been named as a finalist for the 2021 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News Stacy Warf Reynolds teaches computer science and also coaches the robotics team.The Arkansas Department of... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday for allegedly pointing a gun at girlfriend

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her. Timothy Reynolds, 39, also allegedly fired a shot inside the house the two shared in the Dollarway area. During a court hearing Thursday,... Read More.

Morgan to challenge Boozman in 2022 senate race

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas gun rights activist who ran unsuccessfully for governor three years ago said Wednesday that she’s challenging Sen. John Boozman in the state’s Republican primary in 2022.Jan Morgan said she will run against Boozman, who is seeking his... Read More.

10,000 cash bond set for Jefferson County man driving stolen vehicle

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who led sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase while driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

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