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Hit and Run Fatality on Dollarway Rd early Thursday morning

Thursday, June 10 by Greg

On June 10, 2021, at about 1:53 A.M., Pine Bluff PD officers responded to the area of Phillips and Dollarway Road in reference to a person who had been hit by a car. The officers located 45 year old Tyrone McClinton lying in the roadway... Read More.

Quapaw Nation Business Committee Disqualifies John Berrey As A 2021 Candidate

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

From The Quapaw Nation: The Quapaw Nation Business Committee, in a unanimous vote, with the Vice-chair abstaining, disqualified John L. Berrey as a candidate in this years election. The Quapaw Nation Business Committee heard an appeal challenging the candidacy of John L. Berrey. The Election and... Read More.

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Jury trials resuming in Jefferson County

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King After more than a year without jury trials, courts across the state, including those in Jefferson County were given the green light to resume trials May 1. In-person court activity had been suspended by an order of the Arkansas Supreme Court in March... Read More.

Mayor annouced $10,000 grant; New Aquatics Center Director

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Mayor Shirley Washington gave the announcements on Monday, June 7th before the start of the City Council meeting beginning with a grant from the 2021 babies initiative in the amount of $10,000. Mayor Washington explained what the initiative is and how it... Read More.

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Reported increase in crime linked to rise in property crimes

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

By Ray King Increases in property crimes last month, primarily commercial burglaries and thefts fueled a nearly 14 percent increase in overall crime, compared to a year ago. According to the police department monthly report, there were 433 crimes reported in May, compared to 380 in... Read More.

Stuttgart Mayor and Arkansas County Judge declared State of Emergency

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Mayor Norma Strabala reported that Stuttgart is in a State of Emergency due to how high the water in the reservoir is which leaves nowhere for the water to go. The entire city is flooded in all three wards. Residents were cautioned that... Read More.

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SEARK adding full-time police to campus

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Southeast Arkansas College will be adding a full-time police department and on Wednesday received approval from the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association board to link up with the system. Karen Blevins, director of the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, which oversees MECA explained... Read More.

Quarantine policy for COVID exposure changed by Governor

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas no longer requires students exposed to the coronavirus to quarantine so long as they’re fully vaccinated against the virus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday. Hutchinson said the new quarantine policy aligns with guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease... Read More.

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Governor approves pay raises for state employees

Wednesday, June 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday approved performance-related merit pay raises of as much as 3% for state employees. Hutchinson announced that $28 million in state and federal funds was allocated for the merit pay increases, which he said will... Read More.

Tuesday night murder is 3rd day in a row in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, June 9 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. On June 8, 2021, at about 7:18 P.M., officers responded to the area of 2000 W. 8th in reference to a person lying in the street. The officers located 38... Read More.

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Planning and Development committee adds 18 to condemn list

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Planning and Development Committee met Tuesday evening with Mayor Shirley Washington, Council member Bruce Lockett, Council member Lloyd Holcomb and others via zoom to discuss a number of topics. The topics included in their discussion ranged from removing certain properties from... Read More.

Council committee approves recommendations for boards and committees

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A proposed ordinance calling on city boards and commissions to submit minutes of their meetings and an annual report of their goals and accomplishments won approval from the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday afternoon. Committee Chairman Lloyd Holcomb and Council Member Glen Brown... Read More.

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