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Hutchinson distancing himself from Trumpism

Friday, July 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this... Read More.

Kidnapping suspect facing new allegations in Desha County

Friday, July 2 by Ray King

An Arkansas City man previously accused of trying to drown his wife in a ditch in Drew County on June 15 is now facing new accusations in Desha County. According to the McGehee Dermott Times News, Jonathan Eric Garrison, 36, was identified as a suspect... Read More.

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Fire and Emergency Services Chief Howell talks department concerns

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With all the talk about public safety and increasing the salary of a new police chief and police officers, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shawn Howell on Friday said his department is in a similar situation. Howell went on to say he understands... Read More.

Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display set to take place at Regional Park

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Festival Association and the Parks and Recreation Department are hosting its free annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display which takes place at 9 p.m. that evening at the Softball Complex in Regional Park. This fireworks show is known as the biggest... Read More.

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Road repair discussed at Star City School Board meeting

Friday, July 2 by Ray King

Star City School Superintendent Jordan Frizzell told a meeting of the school board Wednesday that they should begin thinking about repairing or replacing the road that runs between the middle school campus and the field house. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Frizzell said that... Read More.

Pine Bluff Community Center ends its first summer camp with a fun day

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Community Center ended its Summer Sports & Discovery camp on July 1. This was their first camp since re-opening the newly renovated site in March 2021. The summer camp began last month on June 7. To celebrate the last day, the... Read More.

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Covid precautions kept Pine Bluff murder suspect out of jail

Thursday, July 1 by Ray King

PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — A woman accused of running over and killing a police officer in Arkansas was facing multiple low-level theft and drug cases at the time and had a record of not showing up in court, authorities say. Each time she was... Read More.

AFC Youth Ministries Host Summer Festival

Thursday, July 1 by Laron Marbley

AFC Youth Ministries Host Summer Festival Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministries' "Family & Community Summer Festival" was held at SEARK Colleges' Seabrook facilities Monday, June 28th from 4:30-8:30pm. The festival featured several vendors including SEARK, the Arkansas Department of Corrections, the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, LEAP... Read More.

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17-year-old Pine Bluff teenager charged as adult in murder investigation

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 17-year-old Pine Bluff teenager is being charged as an adult with second-degree murder following the shooting death of the boy’s younger brother. Zavier Young was taken into custody after he ran from the scene and was found several blocks away by police,... Read More.

Altheimer woman charged with a felony after altercation

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a woman previously convicted of domestic battery. She had been arrested on Tuesday following an altercation in Altheimer. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Carmen... Read More.

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State reports big spike in coronavirus cases

Thursday, July 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases in four months Wednesday, an increase the state’s governor said was being fueled by the delta variant of the virus. The state reported 686 new virus cases, bringing its total since... Read More.

Alex Foundation awarded $15,000

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

SEARK Today released an article about a $15,000 grant that has been awarded to the Alex Foundation from the Texas-based Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to purchase architecture supplies and materials and retain architects to provide architecture and design training to middle... Read More.

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