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$10,000 bond set for White Hall man accussed of breaking or entering

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a White Hall man accused of breaking into Highland Pellets on Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charles Hendershot, 53, with breaking or entering. Reading... Read More.

Pine Bluff URA discusses updates on downtown projects; Go-Kart Track

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency is moving forward with its downtown projects and other developments throughout the city. In their monthly meeting on Tuesday, the board was presented with two presentations in reference to the two URA projects that Level 5 Architecture was... Read More.

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Alexander talks new resolution passed by council

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution that will use money from the American Rescue Plan to cover salaries and deductions for police and fire department personnel, freeing up money that had been budgeted in the 2022 overall budget for that... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff to host Comprehensive Plan Review Community Town Hall

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff announced in a press release that representatives from Crafton Tull, who completed the Pine Bluff Comprehensive Plan, will be on-site at an upcoming Community Townhall to present and review the plan elements to the citizens of Pine Bluff. The goal of... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods discusses need for lawsuit

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. has filed suit against County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court over money he said he needs to operate the juvenile detention center. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Woods was asked what he... Read More.

UAM announces $30,000 endowment from Kingwood Forestry Services

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello recently announced that Kingwood Forestry Services is giving back to the UAM establishing a $30,000 endowment to help the University graduate students with their forestry studies. The article added that Kingwood, based in Monticello, provides consultancy to private landowners,... Read More.

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Amber Alert cancelled Hot Springs teenager

Tuesday, April 19 by Staff

UPDATE 3:35 PM Hot Springs Police confirm that 17-year-old Trynytee Case, who was abducted and reportedly being held for ransom, has been located and is safe. UPDATE 1:55 PM: Law enforcement agencies have released information on the suspect vehicle in the possible abduction ofr 17-year-old Trynytee Case... Read More.

Sanders reports latest fundraising numbers

Tuesday, April 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders continues to far outpace her rivals in fundraising and spending for her bid for Arkansas governor, the latest campaign finance reports show. Sanders reported raising more than $680,000 last month in her bid... Read More.

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Grant County law enforcement agencies to combat impaired driving

Tuesday, April 19 by Staff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Sheridan Police Department, and Group 6 Drug Task Force are teaming up to combat impaired driving. The operation will begin on April 18, 2022 and will run through April 20, 2022, according to a press release. The Grant County Sheriff's Office... Read More.

Council approves several resolutions in relation to grant funds

Tuesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Changes to the American Rescue Plan enacted by Congress to help stimulate the economy because of COVID-19 will allow the City of Pine Bluff to decrease expenditures for public safety by $10 million and use the grant fund for police and fire... Read More.

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Washington talks city sponsored job fair for April 21st

Monday, April 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff is hosting a job fair on Thursday, April 21st from 9 am until 2 pm at the Pine Bluff convention center. Mayor Shirley Washington joined Floyd Donald's Talk Back Live show on 99.3 The Beat, and she explained why... Read More.

Boozman releases latest campaign finance report

Monday, April 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Boozman raised $1.1 million over the past three months for his reelection campaign as he continued to surpass his rivals in fundraising for the Arkansas Republican primary next month, according to federal fundraising records. Boozman’s campaign reported... Read More.

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