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Ritter Communications awarded $15.6 Million grant to improve high-speed connectivity in Jefferson County

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

JONESBORO, Ark. (March 8, 2022) – Ritter Communications, the largest privately held telecommunications service provider in the Mid-South, has been awarded a rural broadband installation grant for Jefferson County by the Arkansas Legislative Council. The $15.6 million grant is made available through the Arkansas Rural... Read More.

Bill to pay bonuses to law enforcement officers signed by Governor

Tuesday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law legislation Tuesday giving one-time payments to law enforcement officers and raising state troopers’ pay as lawmakers wrapped up this year’s session. Hutchinson signed legislation that sets aside $50 million to give $5,000 one-time... Read More.

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EMS calls double for Fire Department in February

Tuesday, March 8 by Ray King

A more than double the number of emergency medical calls in February resulted in a 23.55 percent increase in the total number of calls answered by Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services firefighters in February, compared to January. According to the department’s monthly report, firefighters... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin, Sr. discusses plans as full-time chief

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

After serving as interim Police Chief since July 2021, Lloyd Franklin Sr., has been given the job on a permanent basis. Mayor Shirley Washington made the announcement as a part of her State of the City address before the regular meeting of the City Council... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves new bar in downtown district

Tuesday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved the operation of a bar serving alcoholic beverages in the downtown entertainment district. The bar will be located at 201 S. Main St., in the location formerly occupied by Hot Rods, and will be owned... Read More.

Central Moloney, Inc. reaches Collective Bargaining Agreement with IBEW Local #1658

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

Central Moloney, Inc. has announced that it has reached a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Local Union that represents a portion of its workforce at the Pine Bluff Transformer and Components facilities. That local union, the IBEW Local #1658, subsequently and overwhelming ratified that agreement... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in a December shooting

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in a shooting in December. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jaheem Ramsey, 19, with first-degree battery. Reading... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington names Lloyd Franklin, Sr. as full time police chief

Monday, March 7 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Monday removed the interim tag from Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. During her State of the City address, which came before the regular meeting of the City Council, Washington said Pine Bluff “has been in very good... Read More.

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County dedicates new Coroner building

Monday, March 7 by Greg

Here are some pics from Monday's dedication and ribbon cutting of the new U.S. Brown Jefferson County Coroner Building.

BGCJC and partners to host BiWeekly COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing

Monday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County (BGCJC) and the Bioanalysis Diagnostic Laboratories (BDL) have partnered to host biweekly COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing, with the aid of The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) beginning on March 21st from 11 am... Read More.

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Legislature gives initial approval to state budget

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a $6 billion state budget for the coming year, moving closer toward wrapping up this year’s session. The majority-Republican House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed Revenue Stabilization law, which prioritizes... Read More.

Ribbon cutting held for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit

Monday, March 7 by Staff

A ribbon cutting took place Monday morning for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit following nearly a year and a half worth of construction on the project. The new unit, located at 3801 S. Hickory Street, completes the first public-private project in... Read More.

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