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Poyen schools looking at 4-day week

Thursday, December 16 by Ray King

The Poyen School District is reportedly considering switching from a five-day to a four-day week. According to a story in the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Superintendent Ronnie Kissire said the district looked at other schools who are using a four-day week and they seem to be... Read More.

Star City council sets 2022 salaries for elected officials

Thursday, December 16 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City has approved salaries for elected officials for 2022, according to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper. Meeting for the final time this year on Monday, the council approved a $52,636.09 salary for Mayor Paul Carter, a salary of $46,094.79 for City... Read More.

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Desha County Election Commission reverses previous decision on JP districts

Thursday, December 16 by Ray King

A decision by the Desha County Election Commission Monday reversed their earlier decision that would have moved two black justices of the peace into the same districts as two other black justices of the peace. According of the McGehee Dermot Times News, the election commission,... Read More.

Arkansas rent relief deadline extended into next year

Thursday, December 16 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials said Wednesday that they have extended into next year the deadline for applying for rental relief after little of the state’s share of the federal funds for the program had been spent. The state Department of Human Services... Read More.

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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program application launched at UAPB

Thursday, December 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

The application deadline for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program is Jan. 31, Belinda Demmings Bell, USDA liaison for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. The program awards scholarships to students attending one of 19 historically black land-grant universities. High... Read More.

Second city ward map gets OK from council

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The second revision of maps showing the new ward boundaries for the City of Pine Bluff was introduced during a special called meeting of the council Wednesday afternoon and was favored by the seven council members present. Councilmember Bruce Lockett was the only... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department searching for missing man

Wednesday, December 15 by Staff

The Detective Division of the Pine Bluff Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing man. Carl Pope is a 49-year-old man who was last seen by his family on September 27, 2021. His family reports it is not uncommon... Read More.

SEARK board special meeting approved graduation list and new mask mandate

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas College called a special board meeting on Wednesday, December 15th to discuss two items on their agenda in reference to graduation and their mask mandate. SEARK President Steven Bloomberg spoke to the board about the list of graduates that was recommended... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for two teens after high-speed chase

Wednesday, December 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff teenagers who were arrested Monday after a high-speed chase on I-530 made their first court appearance in Jefferson County District Court Wednesday. Tyler Phillips, 19, and Donterius Clinkscale, 18, were taken into custody by Arkansas State Troopers and other law... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council repeals ordinance passed last week on new ward boundaries

Tuesday, December 14 by Staff

By Ray King A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council Tuesday repealed an ordinance adopted last week that laid out new ward boundaries that because necessary because of the loss of population reflected by the 2020 census. Seven of the eight council members... Read More.

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Racing Commission approves Saracen Casino refinancing

Tuesday, December 14 by Ray King

The Arkansas Racing Commission has voted to allow the Saracen Casino to make a change in its refinancing that will save approximately $30 million annually. According to a story n the Arkansas Times, Scott Harden, a spokesman for the commission said that under rules established... Read More.

UAM awarded $150K grant for nursing program

Tuesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced in a press release that the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas has awarded a $150,000 grant to the UAM to provide funding for the Nursing Simulation: Healthcare Across the Lifespan program. The grant will be... Read More.

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