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Whitfield responds to Mayor’s concerns

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Last week, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Council member Ivan Whitfield, who frequently opposes her on a variety of issues, does so because she defeated him for mayor in the last election. Appearing on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday, Whitfield responded... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center hosts two ceramics camps

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center began hosting two ceramics camps on Monday, June 28. The camps end on July 5. The ASC website describes these special ceramics camps, which will be facilitated by a multi-media artist and ceramicist Yelena Petroukhina. The camps... Read More.

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UAPB Extension receives $26,794 grant to promote vaccine uptake

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced in a news release that their Cooperative Extension Program which is a part of their School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences has received a $26,794 grant. The grant serves as part of the national Extension... Read More.

Governor encourages vaccinations as COVID cases rise

Monday, June 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Amid increases in new COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, the governor says that the overwhelming majority of those hospitalized with the virus have not been vaccinated. “These vaccines are effective, but we need more Arkansans to get the shot,” Gov. Asa... Read More.

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Two arrested in death of Northwest Arkansas Police officer

Monday, June 28 by Ray King

PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — A northwest Arkansas police officer was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in a convenience store parking lot and two people are in custody, according to police. Pea Ridge officer Kevin Apple died Saturday after being struck by... Read More.

Man arrested after allegedly beating his grandfather

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat his grandfather Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Jeremy Handy, 32, with second-degree domestic battery. Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said during the court hearing that... Read More.

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Tribute to fallen officers comes to Pine Bluff for Kevin Collins

Monday, June 28 by Greg

By Ray King A rolling tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty made a stop in Pine Bluff Monday morning as part of an 84 day 17,000 mile trek across the country. The tribute was in the form of a trailer which... Read More.

Two men arrested after probation officer finds firearm

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men who are both currently on probation were arrested Friday after probation officers found a handgun in a vehicle the men had driven to the probation office. Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said Keundrea McLemore, 21, had driven to the probation... Read More.

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Special council meeting Monday cancelled

Monday, June 28 by Ray King

A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council that was scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. City Clerk Janice Roberts sent out a notice to council members and members of the media about the cancellation just before 10:30 a.m. That meeting had been schedule... Read More.

Woman arrested after allegedly shooting out car window

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly shot the back window out of a vehicle belonging to her grandmother. Kedee Lynn Vick, 19, was taken into custody after she fled the scene at high speed in a second vehicle, Deputy... Read More.

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Evictions pause set to end July 31

Friday, June 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

Westerman says capitol close to normal again

Friday, June 25 by Ray King

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman said capitol feels like it's getting back to normal. This week in D.C. was the first in a long time that felt close to normal. As you may know, Speaker Pelosi has slow-rolled the re-opening... Read More.

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