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$75,000 cash bond set for man who fled from police on a stolen ATV

Friday, December 10 by Staff

By Ray King A $75,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who fled from police on a 4-wheeler that was later determined to be stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Bobby Bolding resigns as White Hall head football coach

Friday, December 10 by Staff

White Hall Head Football Coach Bobby Bolding, who took the school to the state championship has resigned his position. On Friday, White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris confirmed the resignation when he appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. Dorris, who will be retiring at... Read More.

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UAM-CTC nursing grads achieve 100 percent pass rate on licensure exam

Friday, December 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

The June 2021 graduates of the Practical Nursing Technical Certificate Program at the UAM College of Technology-Crossett (UAM-CTC) recently achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The NCLEX-PN exam is an examination offered by the National... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves new ward boundaries in special called meeting

Friday, December 10 by Staff

By Ray King A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council Thursday night approved new ward boundaries that were necessary because of results of the 2020 census. The city hired Optimization Direct to draw the four wards and the results of that work was... Read More.

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Another house fire results in one death

Thursday, December 9 by Ray King

For the second time in two days, a deadly housefire has claimed the life of a person in Pine Bluff. According to a press release from the Fire and Emergency Services Department, firefighters responded to a reported fire at 3307 W. 4th Ave., at 10:53... Read More.

PB Police Pursuit and Manhunt

Thursday, December 9 by Greg

Officer Injured on Traffic Stop Suspect in Custody Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department were in the area of 40th and Linden Streets when they encountered a man later identified as 31 year old Chad Russell riding a 4-wheeler on the street. While the... Read More.

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Three White Hall students arrested after allegedly making threats on social media

Thursday, December 9 by Staff

The White Hall School District is reporting that three White Hall students were arrested Thursday after allegedly making threats on social media. In a press release the District said that the students were arrested for content posted on their personal social media platforms, and the... Read More.

JCCSI to host free primary care exams to commemorate World Aids Day

Thursday, December 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Announced in n a recent press release, to commemorate World Aids Day, Jefferson Comprehensive Care System Inc (JCCSI) in partnership with the Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, will be providing free primary care exams throughout the entire month of December at their... Read More.

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Tax cut approved by legislature

Thursday, December 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved the largest tax cut in state history, adjourning a special session without taking up an abortion ban modeled after Texas’ or other measures some Republican lawmakers hoped to add to the agenda. The House and Senate approved... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a vehicle

Thursday, December 9 by Staff

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into a vehicle on Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Eric Smith, 18, with breaking or entering. Reading... Read More.

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jury finds Duggar guilty

Thursday, December 9 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal jury in Arkansas on Thursday convicted former reality TV star Josh Duggar of downloading and possessing child pornography. The jury in Fayetteville, about 140 miles (225 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, found the 33-year-old Duggar guilty on one count... Read More.

Boozman, others vote no on vaccine mandate

Thursday, December 9 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and a majority of his Senate colleagues Wednesday voted to disapprove of and nullify the COVID-19 vaccine mandate President Biden sought to impose on private employers with over 100 employees. The Congressional Review Act (CRA) measure now... Read More.

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