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Arkansas State Police investigating Desha county homicide

Sunday, February 20 by Staff

A shooting incident northeast of Dumas early Saturday afternoon [February 19th] claimed the life of Travis Edward Ward, 40, of 650 Oakwood Bayou Road. A suspect in the shooting has been questioned by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and released at the direction of the... Read More.

Liberty Utilities updates schedule for replacing water main at Briarwood Subdivision

Friday, February 18 by Staff

UPDATE: This Liberty maintenance has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 3, beginning at 9 AM due to a chance of inclement weather. This will ensure that crews can complete the work safely. ORIGINAL POST: On Thursday, February 24, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately two to... Read More.

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27,803 Feral Hogs Removed by Feral Hog Eradication Task Force

Friday, February 18 by Staff

Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to report that 27,803 feral hogs have been removed from the state of Arkansas since January 2020 by members of the Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force. The Feral Hog Eradication Task Force was... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council expected to vote on Parks & Recreation proposal

Friday, February 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council is expected to vote soon on a proposal allowing the Parks and Recreation Department to collaborate with the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County. On Friday, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Glover and Nyeshia Aldridge, Executive Director of the... Read More.

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UAPB Landowner Empowerment Webinar Set for March 7

Friday, February 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program will host a virtual meeting for landowners on Monday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. titled “Give the Landowner a Voice.” The webinar is meant for forest landowners, disadvantaged farmers, and... Read More.

UAM students help replant 82 acre forrest

Friday, February 18 by Staff

Monticello, Arkansas- The University of Arkansas at Monticello replanted it’s 82 acre harvested area of university-owned forest next to the Drew County Fairgrounds. A crew of 10 planted 36,000 seedlings in less than 2 days. Forest Manager Bobby Webb said the last hand-planted trees... Read More.

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State employees to get 2-percent raise

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that thousands of state employees would receive a 2% cost-of-living wage and salary adjustment, citing inflationary pressures as a reason for granting the pay raise. Hutchinson said the raise, the first COLA the state... Read More.

Judge wants DOJ to join voting rights case

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday he’s dismissing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House districts as diluting the influence of Black voters, unless the Justice Department joins the case as a plaintiff. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky said there’s “a strong... Read More.

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$100K bond set for Jefferson County man on drug and weapon allegations

Friday, February 18 by Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on drug and weapon allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Aaron Neal with possession of methamphetamine with purpose to deliver,... Read More.

Council at Star City discusses demolition, construction plans

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

At its meeting on Monday, the City Council at Star City voted to approve several resolutions associated with plans to tear down the former City Hall building on Jefferson Street across from the post office. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Mayor Paul Carter presented... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of aggravated assault and other charges

Thursday, February 17 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of several felonies was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a rifle at another person. Carlos Smith, 43, was taken into custody after police responded to 4109 W. 6th Ave., in response to a reported domestic disturbance. During a... Read More.

Wednesday homicide victim identified

Thursday, February 17 by Staff

UPDATE 2:25 P.M. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified Wednesday night’s homicide victim as 29-year-old Terrence Jamal White from Star City. Kelley pronounced White deceased at 12:05 a.m. His body will be sent to the medical examiner for an autopsy on Friday. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

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