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Councilwoman Joni Alexander expresses disappointment in Council actions

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 5-4 to approve a resolution to provide funds to the Urban Renewal Agency for current projects. Council member Joni Alexander, who was one of those to vote for the resolution appeared on the Oldies... Read More.

Jefferson Regional adds new OB/GYN

Tuesday, February 8 by Staff

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Fauzia Akbary, M.D. is now seeing patients at Jefferson Regional OB/GYN Associates in Pine Bluff. Dr. Akbary completed an OB/GYN residency at Detroit Medical Center’s Harper Hutzel Women’s Hospital. She earned her doctorate of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for Redfield man accused of felony domestic battery

Tuesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Redfield man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested for a second offense last week. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Joshua Lawhon, 22, after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

City Council votes to terminate lease agreement between city and Harbor Oaks

Tuesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Following a lengthy meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to allow Mayor Shirley Washington to terminate the lease agreement between the city and the current owners of the Harbor Oaks Golf Course and associated properties. That lease is currently held by Michael... Read More.

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Police arrest two in Feb. 2 murder

Tuesday, February 8 by Ray King

Two suspects are in custody and police are seeking a third as they continue their investigation into the shooting death of a teenager Feb. 2. Jabari Smith, 19, and a juvenile were arrested Monday on probable cause of capital murder and aggravated robbery in the... Read More.

Dr. Jerry Guess discusses his reason for serving as Sheridan Interim Superintendent

Monday, February 7 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted in January to name Dr. Jerry Guess as Interim Superintendent following the suspension of Superintendent Jerrod Williams in December’s school board meeting. Guess recently retired from the Watson Chapel School District. He also served in the Pulaski County School District... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington casts deciding vote for Urban Renewal Agency funding

Monday, February 7 by Staff

By Ray King Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Monday as the Pine Bluff City Council adopted a resolution approving funding to the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency for specific projects. The Mayor was joined in voting yes by Council members Lloyd Holcomb Jr., Glen... Read More.

$50,000 bond for man accused of choking girlfriend at Saracen Casino

Monday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of choking his girlfriend after a domestic altercation inside the Saracen Casino in January will have to post a $50,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for man accused of choking and hitting childs mother

Monday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of choking and hitting the mother of his child Feb. 2 was arrested over the weekend. Harold Miller, 37, told Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney Monday that he would hire his own attorney and was instructed to... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of stabbing cousin

Monday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday got a Pine Bluff man accused of kicking the door of an apartment open in January and stabbing his cousin. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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C&L Electric provides Saturday power outage update

Saturday, February 5 by Staff

C&L Electric continues to work on power outages. They provided an update Saturday morning showing areas they will be working in throughout the day: Crews have made significant progress in restoring remaining outages across our service area. Additional crews from Louisiana arrived early Friday afternoon... Read More.

Body found on East End in Sheridan Identified, arrest made in hit-and-run fatality

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The body of a Sheridan woman was found in East End last week according to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper. Jennifer Keenzel, 48, was found dead in a wooded area off of Fairhaven Drive. The body was discovered last Monday, January 24th, and was subsequently identified... Read More.

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