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Brunson announces for Ward 1 council position

Friday, January 21 by Ray King

LaTisha Brunson has announced her intent to seek the 1st Ward seat after Alderwoman Joni Alexander decided not to seek re-election. Brunson, a Senior Human Resources professional, has called the first ward home for approximately 25 years. She relocated back to her hometown in... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley discusses the new ALICE program

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

On Wednesday, Go Forward Pine Bluff, Simmons Bank, the City of Pine Bluff and other agencies who partnered together announced a new program that will help promote home ownership in in the city. The program will work with a subset of the population designated as... Read More.

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Jefferson Regional seeing increased number of patients due to COVID-19; Test supplies running low

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

Like the rest of the hospitals in the state, Jefferson Regional Hospital is seeing an increase in the number of patients that are being treated for COVID-19. On Thursday, Erin Bolton, the Director of Quality who, in her words, “is involved in everything COVID” was... Read More.

$75,000 cash only bond set for Pine Bluff man caught with stolen car

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

By Ray King A $75,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Little Rock during a carjacking. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Three murder suspects arrested Tuesday to be held without bond

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

By Ray King Three Pine Bluff men arrested Tuesday following an investigation into the shooting death of another man will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare capital murder charges against them. At a court hearing Thursday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have... Read More.

UAPB receives $500,000 Anonymous Gift to Assist Students in Degree Completion

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

Pine Bluff, AR — On Thursday, Jan. 20, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced it is the recipient of a $500,000 gift to enhance its capacity in supporting students pursuing a college degree. The donation from an anonymous individual donor is... Read More.

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State sets new record in COVID19 cases

Thursday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day jump in COVID-19 hospitalizations Wednesday, a new record as the state continued to feel the surge of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. The state Department of Health said COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 113 to... Read More.

Lowery pulls out ofSecretary of State race

Thursday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Republican legislator who sponsored Arkansas’ voter ID law said Wednesday that he was dropping out of the secretary of state race. State Rep. Mark Lowery said he was shifting to another race and would announce Friday what office he... Read More.

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Joni Alexander weighs in on City Council’s 4-4 vote on police chief resolution

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

During the meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday, a resolution calling on Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a news police chief failed by a 4-4 vote. The resolution said “public safety is promoted by stability in the Police... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington proclaims January 19 as George Makris Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff on Wednesday, January 19th honored George Makris Jr., the Chairman, and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. Wednesday by proclaiming the day George Makris Jr. day. Mayor Shirley Washington read the proclamation which in part said Makris joined Simmons in... Read More.

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GFPB and Simmons Bank announces coalition to offer 100% financing for homeownership

Wednesday, January 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff, Simmons Bank, Go Forward Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff Housing Authority, Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, United Way of Southeast Arkansas, Liberty Utilities, and Relyance Bank have formed a coalition that was announced at a special ceremony on Tuesday, January... Read More.

David Knott announces his candidacy for First Ward alderman.

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

PINE BLUFF Native- David Knott (52) a resident of Pine Bluff announced his candidacy for first ward Alderman. I am a graduate of Dollarway high school and attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I retired after 31 years of service with the... Read More.

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