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Rison residents asked to limit water usage due to pump failure

Wednesday, October 27 by Staff

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office shared the following message regarding low water pressure in Rison: The City Of Rison has experienced low water pressure today due to a pump failure. The situation has been addressed but it will take approximately 5 hours for the tank... Read More.

ASP announces state-wide expansion of the online drivers license test scheduling tool

Wednesday, October 27 by Staff

An online scheduling tool will soon be available to anyone preparing to be tested for the written knowledge portion of the Arkansas driver’s license exam. Beginning next Monday (November 1st) the online scheduler can be accessed statewide at https://telegov.egov.com/aspdlskills/ The scheduling tool... Read More.

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JCSO announces drug take back results

Wednesday, October 27 by Staff

This past Saturday the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office along with the Tri-County Drug Task Force participated in the 22nd Arkansas Drug Take-Back Day. The event was part of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take-Back Initiative that is a national effort to safely collect... Read More.

Traffic stop results in arrest for stolen vehicle

Wednesday, October 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who was wanted on warrants for the theft of a vehicle in 2020 was arrested Tuesday after he was found driving another vehicle that had been reported stolen. Mark Anthony Davis, 32, was taken into custody after an Arkansas... Read More.

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Grant County Quorum Court approves road specifications ordinance

Wednesday, October 27 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently approved an ordinance establishing minimum specifications for roads in the county. According to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said “the problem that we encounter when we take possession of a road prior to getting really... Read More.

Voting open For Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County POW

Wednesday, October 27 by Greg

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King Cotton Holiday Basketball Classic set to return in December

Tuesday, October 26 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff, Go Forward Pine Bluff, and Simmons Bank announced the field for the 2021 King Cotton Holiday Classic which will be held December 27-29 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO Ryan Watley said that the tournament... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of allegedly punching his 75 year-old grandfather

Tuesday, October 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly punched his elderly grandfather. Nicholas Lowery, 28, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King explained the allegations against Lowery. Jefferson County... Read More.

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Tyson says 96 percent of workers have had COVID vaccinations

Tuesday, October 26 by Ray King

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Meatpacking giant Tyson Foods says more than 96% of its workers have been vaccinated ahead of the company’s Nov. 1 deadline for them to do so. The company based in Springdale, Arkansas, said the number of its 120,000 workers who have... Read More.

City partnering with Doctors Orders Pharmacy and Department of Health to host vaccine clinic

Tuesday, October 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff is partnering with Doctors Orders Pharmacy and the Arkansas Department of Health to host a vaccine clinic at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Friday, October 29th from 9 am until noon. The clinic will feature the first and second vaccine... Read More.

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Simmons Bank reports third-quarter earnings 22 percent over 2020 numbers

Tuesday, October 26 by Ray King

Simmons Bank on Tuesday reported net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $80.6 million, an increase of 22-percent compared to the third quarter of 2020. According to a press release, third-quarter earnings were $65.9 million in 2020 or $14,7 million less than the... Read More.

Cash only bond set for woman accused of shooting sister

Tuesday, October 26 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of shooting her sister Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Carliesa Harvill, 35, with first-degree domestic battery... Read More.

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