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Pay raise for police chief gets do-not-pass recommendation

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A resolution increasing the salary of Pine Bluff’s Police Chief from $90,152 to $115,000 received a do-not-pass recommendation from the City Council’s Administration Committee Friday afternoon. Committee members Lloyd Holcomb, Jr., and Glen Brown, Sr., were joined by Councilmembers Joni Alexander, Ivan Whitfield,... Read More.

Courthouse restoration grants awarded to Southeast Arkansas counties

Friday, June 25 by Ray King

Five counties in Southeast Arkansas have received grants for courthouse restoration programs. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Arkansas County, Bradley County, Chicot County, Dallas County, and Lincoln County all received money from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of Arkansas Heritage. The grants are... Read More.

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Woman arrested for allegedly threatening boyfriend with knife

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened her boyfriend with a knife. Laresha Johnson, 37, was taken into custody after police were sent to 1700 W. 8th Ave. in response to a reported armed disturbance. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy... Read More.

Arkansas’s P-EBT Plan approved by Federal Government

Friday, June 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced that the Arkansas Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) plan was approved on Thursday, June 24th by the Federal Government to assist students financially and replace meals for the days that schools reported school closures or virtual learning days due... Read More.

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UAPB Student-Athletes Continue To Shine In The Classroom

Friday, June 25 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Student-Athletes Continue To Shine In The Classroom The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Athletics continued its academic success this past spring semester with another strong performance in the classroom. The department owned a 3.11 term grade point average this spring, and UAPB... Read More.

4 suffer gunshot wounds from domestic dispute in Monticello

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Monticello Police Department says four individuals who live in a single household are suffering from gunshot wounds surrounding a domestic dispute that occurred early this morning. According to KARK, the police department received a 911 call to a local residence. After entering the home, officers... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Cable TV announces true gig speed updates to infrastructure

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Cable TV hosted an event at the convention center on Thursday, June 24th to announce upgrades to its network and distribution systems with the goal of launching true gig speeds to all of the homes and businesses in its service area. The... Read More.

Monticello city council names committee to look at protest ordinance

Thursday, June 24 by Ray King

The Monticello City Council has named a committee to examine a proposed ordinance dealing with large public gatherings. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, two members of the council will join Mayor Paige Chase, Police Chief Jason Akers, City Attorney Whit Barton, and five members... Read More.

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Grant County planning improvements at park

Thursday, June 24 by Ray King

Improvements are planned at the Cox Creek Lake Park in Grant County, using grant money from the state. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that the county has received a $15,000 grant from the Arkansas Rural Community Grant program to install a dump station at the... Read More.

McGehee Police report rash of auto parts thefts

Thursday, June 24 by Ray King

The McGehee Police Department has issued a warning to area residents about a rash of recent thefts of vehicle parts. According to the McGehee Dermott Times, McGehee Police have received about 20 reports of thefts of catalytic converters but believe the total number could be... Read More.

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Cooperation and elections discussed by mayor during interview

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging interview on Deltaplex News Tuesday, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said every member of the City Council needs to cooperate on issues to improve the city and said members of the council who also run for Mayor have been... Read More.

Convention Center Director talks events; Hotel ideas

Thursday, June 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Convention Center has been busy since they were able to open back up after a year of canceled events due to the Covid-19 pandemic. More recently the convention center presented the GoForward Pine Bluff Fest by handling logistics, hosted the Practitioners:... Read More.

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