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White Hall’s Kelton Thomas named the Week Eight Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

White Hall junior lineman Kelton Thomas has been named the Week Eight Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.Thomas played a critical role in White Hall’s 29-16 victory over Watson Chapel Friday night.Thomas spoke about being named Player of the Week.“I... Read More.

Shooting victim dies; Suspect arrested by Pine Bluff Police Department

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a homicide. Officers were dispatched to 202 Rhinehart Road in reference to a shootingaround 2:45 p.m.Officers arrived on scene and found a male lying on the ground. The male was transported to... Read More.

Fire districts approved in Lincoln County

Thursday, October 22 by Ray King

The Lincoln County Quorum Court has approved legislation that will change area volunteer fire departments into fire districts so that annual dues may be collected by the Lincoln County Treasurer.The move followed a law passed by the Arkansas General Assembly which allowed the fire... Read More.

Two more lawmakers test positive for coronavirus

Thursday, October 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday said they tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest in an outbreak among legislators that has prompted the suspension of state budget hearings this week.State Sen. Missy Irvin and state Rep. Joe Cloud confirmed... Read More.

Teenager to be charged as adult in murder, second shooting

Thursday, October 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff teenager will be charged as an adult in the shooting death of another teenager and injuries to a second on Tuesday.On Thursday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have probable cause to charge Deon Foots, 17, with... Read More.

Nancy McNew Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

Nancy Lee McNew, Vice President of Economic Development for the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal... Read More.

Arkansas Senator Trent Garner says child abuse victims not receiving help they need during pandemic

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

By Ray KingArkansas State Senator Trent Garner, whose district 27 includes portions of six counties, including Jefferson said Thursday that reported incidents of child abuse and child sexual abuse have actually declined during the pandemic but said that was because mandatory reporters of the... Read More.

Saffa: Opening day of Saracen Casino a big success

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff

The grand opening of the Saracen Casino Tuesday was, according to casino officials, a big success.Appearing on Talk Back Live Wednesday, Carlton Saffa, Saracen's Pine Bluff Market Manager, said:Saffa said cars on the parking lot Tuesday had license plates from a lot of other... Read More.

Fourth legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Wednesday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus, the fourth lawmaker to do so in the latest outbreak among legislators that has prompted suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin... Read More.

Jefferson County Clerk pleased with early voter turnout

Wednesday, October 21 by Staff

By Ray KingEarly voting for the 2020 General Election is continuing at the Jefferson County Courthouse and while the line Wednesday morning didn’t match the line on Monday, which stretched almost all the way around the building, County Clerk Shawndra Taggart said she was... Read More.

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Suspect arrested in Tuesday night homicide

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a homicide.On October 20, 2020 around 9:15 p.m., Officers were dispatched to 4101 S. Olive Street.Officers arrived on scene and found a 16-year-old male inside of a vehicle. The male sustained what appeared... Read More.

UAPB professor seeks support for virtual flight simulation training in Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 20 by Staff

By Ray KingA professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff sought the support of the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on his idea of offering flight simulation training at the four high schools in Jefferson County.Because of... Read More.

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