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Pine Bluff Parks & Rec to partner with Arkansas Game & Fish for fishing events

Thursday, March 24 by Staff

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is planning several events including a major fishing tournament. Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday and talked about the tournament. Glover went on to... Read More.

$25,000 cash bond for two men accused of theft

Thursday, March 24 by Staff

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Tuesday following an investigation into a vehicle that had been reported stolen. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said Corey Williams, 43, and Phillip Brown, 42, were taken into custody after police stopped a... Read More.

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Noel Foster to seek fourth term as Mayor of White Hall

Thursday, March 24 by Staff

Mayor Noel Foster announced today that he will seek a fourth term as the Mayor of White Hall, Arkansas. His emphasis will remain on public safety, education, and economic development. “These are key issues that we must emphasize to remain a successful, growing city.” he... Read More.

Boozman, others sponsor legislation on hiring military spouses

Wednesday, March 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is leading legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. The Military Spouse Hiring Act would address underemployment for military spouses by expanding the... Read More.

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Jacksonville man arrested on charges linked to Dumas mass shooting

Wednesday, March 23 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police has arrested Brandon Deandra Knight, 22, of Jacksonville in connection with the shooting incident at a Dumas car show on Saturday, March 19th. Knight was taken into custody as he was being released from a Dumas hospital at 9:40 AM today. ... Read More.

$750,000 bond set for an accused of first-degree murder

Wednesday, March 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $750,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death on Sunday. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Johnny Smithwick, 53, with first-degree murder and... Read More.

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Rep. Jeff Wardlaw tours agriculture building renovations at UAM

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

MONTICELLO, Ark.—On Friday, March 18, Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, R-Hermitage, visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus to view progress on renovations to the Agriculture Building, which began in February 2022. Wardlaw was instrumental in gathering supplemental funding to renovate the Agriculture Building, helping... Read More.

URA Executive Director talks new Green Sweep Program

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Beginning in April, the City of Pine Bluff will partner with the Urban Renewal Agency and multiple other agencies in a coordinated effort to clean up neighborhoods. The program will be called Green Sweep and Chandra Griffin, the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency... Read More.

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City of Pine Bluff to host job fair in April

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

On April 21, 2022, the City of Pine Bluff will host a job fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Drive. City departments will be seeking applicants for all... Read More.

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map for splitting up the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The lawsuit filed Monday in Pulaski County Circuit Court by six residents claims the redistricting plan approved... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man dead in fire at business

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man died in a fire early Tuesday morning. According to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley, Charles Williams, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:30 a.m. The fire was reported at 707 W. Pullen St., the site of Jonas Williams Upholstery. Fire and... Read More.

Rutledge to appeal voting laws rejection

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Monday that she would appeal a judge’s ruling that struck down four new voting laws as unconstitutional. Rutledge, a Republican, said she would appeal the permanent injunction Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen issued Friday... Read More.

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