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Woods Jr. talks special fund for HIDTA in Jefferson County

Wednesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A proposed ordinance to create a special fund for the HIDTA (High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) in Jefferson County was recommended for approval by two committees of the Quorum Court Tuesday night. Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. explained the proposed ordinance to Deltaplex... Read More.

Star City man accused of pointing gun at two people in altercation

Wednesday, March 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Star City man accused of pointing a gun at two people during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Canaan Hill, 20,... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court approves $3 Million reappropriation for SeArk College

Tuesday, March 1 by Staff

By Ray King An ordinance to reappropriate $3 million to Southeast Arkansas College that was apparently lost in the mail was recommended for approval by the Jefferson County Quorum Court Tuesday night. According to County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, the check had been mailed to SEARK in... Read More.

Fordyce Schools to pivot to AMI day on Wednesday due to threats

Tuesday, March 1 by Staff

The Fordyce School District has announced they will pivot to an AMI day on Wednesday after threats were made against the district on a social media app. A letter announcing the decision is shared below:

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Liberty Utilities to replace water main in area of North Phillips Street

Tuesday, March 1 by Staff

On Thursday, March 3, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately two to five hours, Liberty contractors will replace a water main line located in the White Hall area from North Phillips Street to Sheridan Rd., including portions of Highway 270 west to Betty... Read More.

Dutch King to oppose Robinson for County Judge as filing period closes

Tuesday, March 1 by Ray King

Former Jefferson County Judge Dutch King, who lost to current County Judge Gerald Robinson wants the job back. King filed as an independent candidate on Monday. He served two terms as Jefferson County Judge before being defeated in a three-way race involving himself, current Pine... Read More.

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The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program to Host Spring Health Fair

Tuesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program is pleased to announce its Spring Health Fair which will take place on Thursday, March 24th from 10 am until 2 pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Drive. The purpose... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested for allegedly shooting two people

Tuesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly shot two people during an altercation. Stephen Colbert, 47, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported shooting at 701 W. 23rd Ave. and when they arrived Colbert told them that he... Read More.

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Governor orders review of state business with Russia

Tuesday, March 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has told agencies to review whether the state has any business contracts with Russia as he condemned its war with Ukraine. Hutchinson on Monday night announced he had sent a letter to his 15 cabinet secretaries... Read More.

City of Pine Bluff announces Go Green COVID-19 Memorial Day

Monday, February 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, announced that along with cities across the country will recognize COVID-19 victims and survivors on Monday, March 7th. This day will provide our citizens an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to COVID and to... Read More.

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Sterling files for state Supreme Court

Monday, February 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An attorney filed Monday to run for the Arkansas Supreme Court after losing a high court bid four years ago despite outside conservative groups spending heavily to target his opponent. David Sterling filed paperwork to run for the state Supreme... Read More.

Suspect in Correctional Officer murder arrested

Monday, February 28 by Staff

The suspect wanted for the murder of Arkansas Department of Corrections K9 Sgt. Josh Caudell has been arrested. No other information is available at this time.

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