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Sanders, Democratic challengers for Governor file for office

Wednesday, February 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and four Democrats hoping to challenge her for Arkansas governor made their candidacies official Tuesday, as the one-week filing period to run for office in the state kicked off. Sanders, a Republican who... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department makes arrest in December homicide

Wednesday, February 23 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has made an arrest in the December 5, 2021 homicide of 27-year-old Mari Martin. 24-year-old Kendrick Hunter of Pine Bluff turned himself into the Pine Bluff Police late Tuesday night after a warrant for First Degree Murder was issued for... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote against resolution to pay financial consultants

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington broke a 4-4 tie Tuesday night when she voted no to a resolution authorizing payment for an additional 162 hours of work by financial consultants George Stepps and William Moss. The two were hired to help with the city’s 2022... Read More.

The Arts & Science Center to Host March 3 Reception for Moore, Church Exhibitions

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) will celebrate its two latest exhibitions with a free, public reception from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at ASC’s main building at 701 S. Main St. The event is in support of shows by Memphis-based... Read More.

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Jefferson County lifts burn ban

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management has shared information stating that the burn ban issued by County Judge Gerald Robinson has been lifted for all of Jefferson County.

Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

Tuesday morning the Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas, allowing Arkansan’s to place bets on smart phones beginning March 4, 2022. Pine Bluff’s Saracen Casino released a statement regarding the ruling saying, "We've been working on BetSaracen for a... Read More.

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$30,000 cash-only bond for Pine Bluff man involved in domestic altercation

Tuesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on probation was arrested Monday after he was allegedly involved in a domestic altercation. Clayborne Cosen, 62, was placed on probation in 2019 after being convicted of second-degree domestic battery, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said during a probable... Read More.

Dillard’s reports 4th quarter profit

Tuesday, February 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $321.2 million. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $16.61 per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, came to $15.68 per share. The department store operator posted revenue... Read More.

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Candidate filing period begins

Tuesday, February 22 by Ray King

Update: By: Deseray McKinzy The candidate filing period throughout the state and in Jefferson County began on Tuesday, February 22nd and candidates gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse to file their bids for the local elections. Some of those candidates include Lanette Fraizer, current council member... Read More.

Glen Brown Jr. announces re-election bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Monday, February 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. Glen D. Brown, Jr., owner of Brown Chiropractic has been a Pine Bluff business owner for more than a decade and was elected to the Pine Bluff City Council in 2014. On February 19, he announced intent to seek re-election and issued the... Read More.

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Rats in Family Dollar warehouse cause product recall

Monday, February 21 by Ray King

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — More than 1,000 rodents were found inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in Arkansas, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday as the chain issued a voluntary recall affecting items purchased from hundreds of stores in the South. A... Read More.

Jefferson County Boys and Girls Club questions addressed

Monday, February 21 by Staff

As talks continue between Pine Bluff Parks and Recreation and the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County, Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield raised several questions during a listening meeting conducted by Parks and Rec earlier this month. On Friday, Nyeshia Aldridge, Chief... Read More.

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