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Total fire calls in Pine Bluff decrease in September

Wednesday, October 6 by Ray King

Despite an increase in reported structure fires in September, the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department reported responding to 42 fewer calls than they did in August. The monthly report released Monday showed firefighters answered 463 calls last month compared to 505 in August,... Read More.

Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of Week voting open

Tuesday, October 5 by Greg

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Detective Kevin Collins remembered by his Mother, Dornetta Collins-Hobbs

Tuesday, October 5 by Staff

Dornetta Collins Hobbs, the mother of Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins, remembered her son at a ceremony held Tuesday in front of the Pine Bluff Police Department in remembrance of her son. Collins was tragically killed in the line of duty on... Read More.

October 5th declared Detective Kevin Collins Remembrance Day

Tuesday, October 5 by Staff

In a ceremony held Tuesday to celebrate the life of Pine Bluff Detective Kevin Collins Mayor Shirley Washington read a resolution declaring October 5th as Detective Kevin Collins Remembrance Day. Collins was tragically killed in a shoot out one year ago on October... Read More.

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Alexander discusses abandoned vehicle legislation

Tuesday, October 5 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King On Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council sent a proposed ordinance dealing with wrecked, abandoned and inoperable vehicles back to a committee for further work. The proposed ordinance was up for its third and final reading when Council Member Bruce Lockett, who... Read More.

Traffic and Aviation Committee on new signage

Tuesday, October 5 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King The Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday went against a recommendation from the Planning Commission on placing a no dumping sign on the parking area of the new fishing pier on King Street. Here is the exchange... Read More.

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Mississippi woman arrested in Jefferson County for drug possession

Tuesday, October 5 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A 21-year-old Greenville, Mississippi resident was arrested Monday after prison officials found suspected drugs on her person. Jerrineka Titus will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled prosecutors... Read More.

State revenue tops forecast again

Tuesday, October 5 by Ray King

Governor Asa Hutchinson said net available revenue collections in September exceeded the amount that was forecast, according to a press release Tuesday. Revenue collections totaled $690.2 million, an increase of $98.5 million compared to September 2020. The press release attributed the increase to better than... Read More.

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Redistricting information session set for Jefferson County

Tuesday, October 5 by Ray King

The Arkansas Board of Apportionment has scheduled a redistricting information session for Jefferson and surrounding counties, according to a press release form the Mayor’s Office. The informational session is an effort to educate the citizens of Jefferson and surrounding counties about the impact of the... Read More.

PB City Council tables appointments

Monday, October 4 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday tabled resolutions appointing one member to the Urban Renewal Board and reappointing five members to the Pine Bluff Planning Commission because an existing city ordinance was not followed. After the meeting, Assistant City Attorney Joe Childers... Read More.

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Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll – 10-4-2021

Monday, October 4 by Staff

Several Deltaplex area high school football teams are ranked in this week’s Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll. In Class 5A White Hall is ranked 2nd in addition to being ranked 19th overall in the state. In Class 4A Warren is ranked 2nd while Stuttgart... Read More.

Lincoln County Quorum Court approved Premium Pay incentive for county employees

Monday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

After the Lincoln County Quorum Court meeting held on September 20, Justices voted to approve a Premium Pay Incentive from money received from the American Rescue Plan for all county employees who worked eligible hours between January 27, 2020, and May 31, 2021. Justices Brad... Read More.

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