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Sheriff Woods Jr. talks Jefferson County Adult Detention Center operations

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King As the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the areas that it has dramatically affected is the operations of the Jefferson County Adult Detention Center. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was a guest on the Oldies 013... Read More.

Black Pilots of America Return to Pine Bluff for Operation Skyhook

Tuesday, May 17 by Staff

After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Pilots of America will return to Pine Bluff, Arkansas with their Memorial Day Fly-In, “Operation Skyhook.” Member chapters will fly in from across the United States to historic Grider Field at Pine Bluff Regional... Read More.

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Convention Center Public Facilities Board gets initial reading

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board was read twice by the City Council Monday night and will be up for a final vote when the council meets for the first time in June. According to the... Read More.

ASC ART ROCKS: Summer Bash kicks off on June 3-4

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arts & Science Center is kicking off summer with a two-day party. ART ROCKS: Summer Bash is a fundraising event with music, food trucks, games, art demos, art auctions, karaoke, kid-friendly activities, and more. The festivities are set for 5-10 p.m.... Read More.

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Walmart reports Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Tuesday, May 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Walmart Inc. (WMT) on Tuesday reported a fiscal first-quarter net income of $2.05 billion. On a per-share basis, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company said it had a net income of 74 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.30 per share. The... Read More.

Sheridan School District issues warning regarding graduation scam

Monday, May 16 by Staff

The Sheridan School District issued a warning to parents of a phone scam taking place within the district. The district says that someone is calling parents identifying themselves as a school employee, stating they must pay a fee to attend graduation. The message from the district... Read More.

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City Council votes to acknowledge that Garland Trice owes the city $123,496.97 for razing of building

Monday, May 16 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 5-3 Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council acknowledged that Garland Trice owes the city $123,496.97 to cover the costs of razing the building that Trice owned at 620 Main St., after it fell in 2014, then hauling... Read More.

Arkansas State Police announces two-week long Click It or Ticket Enforcement

Monday, May 16 by Staff

Now is the time to change an unsafe practice. Beginning Monday (May 23rd) law enforcement will have patrols across Arkansas watching closely for motorists not using their seat belts. The stepped-up enforcement operation will continue through June 5th as part of the U.S. Department... Read More.

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Body found in Arkansas creek identified as North Dakota man

Monday, May 16 by Ray King

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — DNA testing has confirmed a body found in a creek near Little Rock, Arkansas is a missing man from Fargo, authorities said. Jordan Simeon, 25, disappeared March 7 while on his way to New Orleans, Louisiana. His car broke down on... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of breaking and entering

Monday, May 16 by Staff

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into the storage lot of a wrecker company and attempting to drive off in a vehicle. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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PBPD Implements Business Watch Program

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD) has implemented a Business Watch Program, which is modeled after the Neighborhood Watch program taking the “neighbors looking out for neighbors” concept to the commercial level. “We’re excited about the Business Watch Program,” said Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of residential burglary

Friday, May 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with what prosecutors called an “extensive criminal history” was arrested Thursday in connection with a reported residential burglary. Ross Tweedy, 59, was found on the porch of the house at 1506 Humac St., by the son of the owner... Read More.

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