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SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE

Wednesday, February 3 by Greg

SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE: Jefferson County, Arkansas - February 03, 2021 - The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Ethan Graves, a missing juvenile, that left his residence on February 1, 2021 at approximately 11:45 p.m.... Read More.

Audit Questions Spending by Former Quapaw Nation Leader

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

A former Quapaw Nation leader's spending is being questioned after an audit shows John Berrey spending over $34 million during his 20-year tenure at the helm of the nation. The spending includes $4 million that was paid to former University of Oklahoma and former... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for school violence reduction project

Wednesday, February 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation has received a three-year, $749,968 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help reduce violent crime in and around Arkansas schools.The project, the School Telemedicine in... Read More.

January fire calls show big drop compared to December

Wednesday, February 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to 94 fewer calls in January than they did in December, according to their monthly report released Monday.The report showed that firefighters handled 307 calls in January compared to 401 in December and... Read More.

Volunteer Fire Departments, Health Department proposals recommended for approval

Tuesday, February 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingDuring a meeting that lasted less than 20 minutes Tuesday night, committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court recommended approval of appropriation ordinances to help volunteer fire departments and help pay for construction of the new Jefferson County Health Department.Also recommended for... Read More.

Alexander speaks about rezoning appeal

Tuesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingOn Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to overrule a decision by the Pine Bluff Planning Commission which will allow 1911 Construction Company to build single family houses and duplexes on property the company owns at Faucett and Oakwood Roads.Council Member... Read More.

Council committee seeks solution to neighborhood speeding

Tuesday, February 2 by Ray King

By Ray KingSlowing down speeding motorists, especially in residential neighborhoods is on the minds of members of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee and they may have found a solution.At a committee meeting held by Zoom Tuesday, committee chairman Council Member... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas customers will receive a credit on their February electric bill

Tuesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Entergy Arkansas customers will receive a credit on their February electric bill because of changes in tax laws. On Tuesday, company spokeswoman Brandy Hinkle explained what the credit is all about.Hinkle said her November bill was for using 900 kilowatts but the January... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Tuesday, February 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Gamble names 3 coaches to UAPB staff

Tuesday, February 2 by Greg

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head football coach Doc Gamble has named three coaches to his staff.Bill Nickell has been named offensive line coach, Larry Warner running backs coach, and Joshua Jones safeties coach.Nickell comes to the Golden Lions after one season as... Read More.

Pine Bluff Council approves lease for former Bank of America building

Monday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A resolution to lease the former Bank of America building in downtown Pine Bluff to PeopleShores was approved without dissent by the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night. The lease provides that the organization will pay $1,000 per month and utilities, while... Read More.

The Pine Bluff City Council voted unanimously to overturn the Planning Committees denial of the rezoning property

Monday, February 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff City Council voted unanimously to overturn the Planning Committees denial of the rezoning property allowing 1911 Construction to build and develop on Faucett Road.In December 2020, 1911 construction request the property be rezoned had been denied by the commission... Read More.

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