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City of Pine Bluff launches a new initiative to educate and inform residents of code violations

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, AR---The City of Pine Buff is launching a new initiative to inform residents of ordinances and zoning within city limits. The city is calling on everyone in the community to help do their part. Operation Green Sweep was established due to the issues... Read More.

Councilmember Alexander discusses critical letter

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

During a meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night, Council Member Ivan Whitfield brought up a letter signed by a number of prominent people in the city who support the Mayor and the Go Forward initiative and are trying to raise... Read More.

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Governor considers additional tax relief

Tuesday, April 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday floated the possibility of additional relief for taxpayers because of high gas prices and inflation as the state’s surplus for the fiscal year approached $500 million. The Department of Finance and Administration said the... Read More.

GFPB delivers open letter to Secretary Johnny Key and State Board of Education regarding Pine Bluff School District

Tuesday, April 5 by Staff

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley has delivered an open letter to Secretary Johnny Key and the State Board of Education regarding the Pine Bluff School District. The letter comes following a series of meetings between teachers, a controversial meeting between Superintendent Barbara Warren... Read More.

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$100,000 bond set for man accused of shooting three people

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting three people during an incident on the east side of the city Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Star City High School art teacher elected as President of Arkansas Art Educators

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

Star City High School art teacher Roger Darren High has been elected to serve as the next president of the Arkansas Art Educators, a statewide organization of art teachers. High will serve for two years as president-elect before beginning a two-year term as president of... Read More.

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City Council approves partnership with Boys & Girls club

Tuesday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After several months of talking about it, the partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County is now a reality. By a vote of 8-0 Monday night, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing Mayor... Read More.

Jefferson Regional adds Chaplain to staff

Monday, April 4 by Staff

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that Michael Ault has joined the hospital as staff chaplain. Ault has more than 20 years of experience serving as a Pastor, including nine years as a Chaplain at the Arkansas Department of Corrections. “I enjoy... Read More.

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Arkansas City, McGehee get money for wastewater system improvements

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

Two cities in Southeast Arkansas have received economic development block grants to improve their wastewater systems. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Arkansas City in Desha County received $300,000 and McGehee, also in Desha County, received $299,954 through the Community Development Block Grant Program for... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for man acccused of beating and choking girlfriend

Monday, April 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of beating and choking his girlfriend Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dontell Spraglin, 45, with aggravated assault on... Read More.

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State revenue surplus nears $500 million

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surplus for the current fiscal year is approaching $500 million as the state’s tax collections continue beating expectations, state finance officials said Monday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal year,... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for Little Rock man accused of threatening Saracen security

Monday, April 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Little Rock man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening security guards at the Saracen Casino. Dominick Humphrey, 26, was taken into custody after he was asked three times to leave the casino and returned all three times and the third time told... Read More.

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