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City Council adopts resolution to enact Title VI Program for transit authority

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council met at the convention center Tuesday evening, July 6, and discussed two ordinances and one resolution on their agenda. The meeting featured Mayor Shirley Washington, Council members Ivan Whitfield, Joni Alexander, Bruce Lockett, Llyod Holcomb, Glenn Brown Sr., Glenn... Read More.

Retired Sheridan coach and teacher killed in Tuesday accident

Tuesday, July 6 by Ray King

According to sources in Grant County, retired Sheridan and Bauxite basketball coach and teacher Roy Lamb was killed Tuesday morning in a pedestrian accident on the Sheridan bypass. No further information was immediately available. Arkansas State Police will release more information soon and we will... Read More.

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Tyson Foods announces recall of frozen chicken products

Tuesday, July 6 by Ray King

Springdale -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), is voluntarily recalling approximately 8.5 million pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken. Tyson has been working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on this recall, and while there is no conclusive evidence that the products were... Read More.

Porch Pirating now a Class D felony

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to THV11, Arkansas lawmakers have made porch pirating or the act of stealing packages from someone's front porch or property a felony. That crime used to be a misdemeanor, now it's a Class D felony in Arkansas that could lead up to 6... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for man charged with terroristic act

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a man currently on parole who was accused of firing a shot into a window air conditioning unit in the Dollarway area Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Chief Howell discusses truck replacement concerns

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff has seven fire stations in various parts of the city with at least one fire engine at them. There are also two ladder trucks, and Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shawn Howell said Friday that it is... Read More.

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State COVID cases increase over weekend

Tuesday, July 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday reported 1,246 new coronavirus cases and 23 more hospitalizations from the past three days as Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned that the state could face a “tough week” in the virus’ growth. The Department of Health said the... Read More.

Buying goods and services, board reports on council agenda

Monday, July 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Proposed ordinances dealing with buying goods and services and regular reporting by boards and commissions will be on the agenda Tuesday when the Pine Bluff City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Convention Center. The meeting was moved from its traditional Monday... Read More.

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Quorum committees consider money for SEARK, jail

Monday, July 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will be asked to consider transferring $3 million from the Federal American Recovery Plan to Southeast Arkansas College to help pay the costs of constructing a new student center and on-campus housing. Steven Bloomberg,... Read More.

State reports surplus of near $ billion

Monday, July 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $1 billion, more than double the state’s previous record, finance officials said Friday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state ended the fiscal year on June 30 with... Read More.

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White Hall annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show to take place at Community Center

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall is putting on its annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show at the White Hall Community Center located at 9801 Dollarway Road at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. This fireworks show was originally put together by the late Alva Domon. After his... Read More.

Westerman extends holiday greetings

Friday, July 2 by Ray King

Greetings, Happy Fourth of July weekend! Whether you’re sitting by the lake, grilling hot dogs with neighbors, or keeping it cool indoors, I hope you’re able to take time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Capitol tours have remained closed this summer, and I... Read More.

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