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Amazon plans solar farm in Mississippi, other states

Wednesday, June 23 by Ray King

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Amazon has announced plans to build a solar farm in Mississippi and in at least 10 other states, including Arkansas and Pennsylvania. The project is part of a company launch of new renewable energy projects throughout the U.S., Canada, Finland, and... Read More.

New director of Aquatics Center talks plans for center

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Aquatics Center which opened in 2020 is now under the direction of Farrin Cain who has been in his position for just six weeks. Cain is a Houston, TX native and a University of Arkansas at Monticello graduate who previously was... Read More.

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No bond for capital murder suspect

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 19-year-old Pine Bluff man identified as a suspect in the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl June 7 will be held at the adult detention center with no bond while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. On Wednesday, Pine Bluff District Judge... Read More.

Mayor talks raises and casino money

Wednesday, June 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington plans to ask the City Council to approve a salary increase for her choice of police chief. Washington on Tuesday said Robert Jones, who is currently police chief in Kingsland, Georgia, said he would accept the job at... Read More.

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New COVID cases show biggest jump in three months

Wednesday, June 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday reported 485 new coronavirus cases, its biggest one-day jump in more than three months. The Department of Health said it was the biggest one-day increase since the state reported 570 new cases on March 5. The state has... Read More.

$500,000 bond set for Desha County man

Tuesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Drew County Sheriff's Office, a judge has set a $500,000 bond for a Desha County man who allegedly beat his wife, put her and two children in a drainage ditch, and threatened to kill them. Johnathan Garrison, 36, of Desha County was... Read More.

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Mayor offers Jones police chief position

Tuesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Tuesday she has offered the position of police chief to Robert Jones who is currently the police chief in Kingsland, Georgia, and who, according to Washington, was the top choice of the search committee formed to... Read More.

Ordinance calls for regular reports from boards and commissions

Tuesday, June 22 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed ordinance calling for all the city boards and commissions to submit monthly and annual reports to the Pine Bluff City Council was read for the first time Monday night. The proposed ordinance provides that beginning by August 15, each board and... Read More.

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Bond set for suspect in alleged assault

Tuesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 19-year-old Pine Bluff man who has been identified as being involved in a June 7 homicide has also been accused of pointing a semi-automatic weapon at another man during an altercation on June 18. Vernon McCraney was taken into custody on that... Read More.

Arrest made in June 7 murder

Tuesday, June 22 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Detectives have arrested 19 year old Vernon McCraney for the murder of a 14 year old girl on June 7th 2021. McCraney has been booked into the Jefferson County Jail for Capital Murder. The Detectives are still looking for 16 year old Keundre... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves speed humps in neighborhoods

Monday, June 21 by Greg

By Ray King A speed hump may be coming soon to a neighborhood near you as a result of a vote of the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. With no dissent, the council approved an ordinance that sets out the guidelines for using speed humps... Read More.

Governor to create outdoor recreation office

Monday, June 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday announced he is creating an office that will focus on outdoor recreation in the state. Hutchinson said the new office of outdoor recreation will be part of the state Department of Parks, Heritage and... Read More.

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