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Mayor Washington hopes to continue relationship with new Quapaw Chairman

Monday, July 27 by Greg

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Monday that she has not had contact yet with Joseph Byrd, the new chairman of the Quapaw Tribe, but plans to do so in the near future.Byrd defeated current Chairman John Berrey in an election Saturday... Read More.

Joseph Byrd defeats John Berrey in Quapaw Elections

Sunday, July 26 by Greg

The Quapaw Tribe, who owns and operates Saracen Casino and Resort, will have a new leader after current Chairman John Berrey lost his bid for re-election Saturday.Joseph Byrd will be the new Chairman after defeating Berrey 544-325 in Saturday’s election.Berrey released a statement regarding... Read More.

County officials react to the death of Dr. Herman Ginger

Friday, July 24 by Greg

By: Ray KingJustice of the Peace Dr. Herman Ginger died Friday at Jefferson Regional hospital.Ginger, 78, was an Optometry Specialist in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and served as District Six Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County. During his terms on the Quorum Court, he... Read More.

Circuit Clerk’s Office reports two employees exposed to COVID-19

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

Jefferson County Circuit Clerk Lafayette Woods Sr., has confirmed that at least two employees in his office in the County Courthouse have been exposed to a person who has either tested positive for COVID-19 or believed to be positive for COVID-19.In a memo that... Read More.

Relyance Bank to move headquarters to White Hall

Friday, July 24 by Greg

Relyance Bank, headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., announced Thursday the construction of a 37,000 square foot facility to house management and consolidate various departments at a new site. The location of the new building site resides on Highway 270, just west of I-530. The... Read More.

Arkansas governor names Graves to head prison system

Friday, July 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday named the Department of Corrections chief of staff and former state prison system spokesman to head the department. Hutchinson named Solomon Graves as the next secretary of the Department of Corrections, and his recommendation will... Read More.

Suspect arrested in July 16 murder

Friday, July 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation into the death of a Pine Bluff man that began July 16 has resulted in the arrest of a suspect.Christopher Edmonds, 37, was taken into custody Thursday and taken to the adult detention center on probable cause of capital murder,... Read More.

UAMS-UAPB Partner to Increase Minorities in Health Care and Address Health Disparities, Physician Shortages

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

By: Amy WidnerUAPB alumna Amanda Winston just took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) this summer, taking a definitive step toward a career goal she has had in mind since she was a kid in Pine Bluff: becoming a doctor.“As far back as I... Read More.

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Reported crime in Pine Bluff drops 5.57 percent

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

By Ray KingTwenty fewer incidents last month compared to June 2019 resulted in a just over 5.5 percent drop in reported crime in Pine Bluff.According to the monthly report from the Police Department, there were 339 reported crimes in June compared to 359 in... Read More.

Arkansas double-murder suspect added to U.S. Marshals 15 most wanted fugitive list

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

The U.S. Marshals have elevated the fugitive status of an Arkansas man who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son last year.Jory John Worthen, 24, is now a Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could... Read More.

Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set Aug. 1 and 2

Thursday, July 23 by Ray King

With school set to begin the week of Aug. 24, the State of Arkansas will be holding its annual sales tax holiday on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.Clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item will be exempt from the tax but items... Read More.

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