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Desha County gets grant to improve internet service

Friday, September 25 by Ray King

A more than $2.5 million grant from the Arkansas Rural Connect program will help to improve high speed internet service in Desha County, according to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News newspaper.In a Sept. 23 story, the newspaper reported that the county will partner with Aristotle Unified... Read More.

Suspect arrested in connection to August shooting

Friday, September 25 by Staff

By Ray KingA police investigation into a reported shooting Aug. 28 resulted in the arrest of a suspect Thursday.According to a probable cause affidavit from Detective Corey Wilfong, the shooting occurred at a residence in the 2000 block of East 7th Avenue and when an... Read More.

Police arrest 2 after infant found alone on parking lot of motel

Friday, September 25 by Ray King

By Ray KingA report that an infant had been found alone on the parking lot of a Pine Bluff motel Thursday night resulted in the arrest of two women.Monika King, 40, and Constince King, 18, were taken into custody after police were sent to... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Southwood Elementary goes all virtual until October 5th

Thursday, September 24 by Greg

Pine Bluff ISD Superintendent announced Thursday evening that Southwood elementary students will go totally virtual from now until October 5th. Students may pick up chromebooks Friday the 2th from 10am-2pm. Below is the letter sent by Barbara Warren.

Man arrested for crimes tied to multiple small businesses

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

A man faces multiple charges after breaking and entering into multiple small businesses in Jefferson County.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a tip in reference to a man breaking into a vending machine at a local business. After receiving surveillance video, the suspect was... Read More.

Judge to call special Quorum Court meeting to name Woods replacement

Thursday, September 24 by Greg

By Ray KingJefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said Thursday afternoon that he will probably have to call a special meeting of the Quorum Court to name a replacement for Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., who announced Wednesday that he would be retiring Oct. 1.Contacted... Read More.

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Watson Chapel’s Kris Richardson named the Week Four Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

Watson Chapel senior ATH Kris Richardson has been named the Week Four Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.Richardson recorded 11 tackles, an interception, had a big kickoff return to open the second half, and scored a touchdown for the Wildcats... Read More.

UAMS providing mental health hotline available 24/7 to Arkansans during COVID pandemic

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — From fighting depression to help battling drugs and alcohol, UAMS now has a hotline available to provide help to Arkansans 24/7 during the pandemic.AR-Connect is a virtual mental health and substance abuse program. The call center is staffed with a... Read More.

Phase one of Pine Bluff Streetscape nearing completion

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

By Ray KingWith the first phase of the Downtown Streetscape project nearing completion, Larry Matthews, the director of the Pine Bluff Economic and Community Development Department said Thursday that concrete has been poured between Barraque and Second Streets and now the street department and... Read More.

Pine Bluff inmate dies after being treated for coronavirus-related symptoms.

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

An Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate from Pine Bluff passed away Wednesday after being treated for coronavirus-related symptoms.The inmate passed away at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock according to a press release.The release noted that the inmate was in his mid-80’s, however, the... Read More.

Charges filed in July murder

Thursday, September 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of killing another man in July.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Christopher Edmonds, 37, with first-degree murder in the July 16 death of Omar Amos who was found beaten inside... Read More.

Joe Fox elected president of National Association of State Foresters

Thursday, September 24 by Staff

Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox was elected president of the National Association of State Foresters at the association’s annual meeting this week.Fox directs the Forestry Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. He joined the Division in May of 2012.... Read More.

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