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Pine Bluff Parks and Recreations to host free summer camp

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Parks and Recreations is hosting a free Summer Sports & Discovery Camp this summer for ages 6-14 beginning June 7th until July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring swimming, sports, painting, storytelling, gardening, science, arts, and more. The camp... Read More.

County finances looking up

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Through the first four months of this year, Jefferson County has received more than $8.4 million more than it did in 2020 and spent just over $6.1 million more. Specifically, Jefferson County has collected $26.4 million from January to April and spent $24.3... Read More.

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Watson Chapel School District talk ESSER II Funding; Summer School

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Watson Chapel School District superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess, announced at Monday's school board meeting that he will be presenting a list of purchases needed for the school year that amount to the $3 million state funding through ESSER II. ESSER II is... Read More.

Tyson Foods announces wage hikes

Tuesday, May 11 by Ray King

Tyson Foods says it’s raising wages to combat absenteeism and worker turnover at its plants as U.S. demand for chicken soars. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company, which processes 20% of U.S. beef, chicken and pork, said Monday that absentee rates are around 50% higher than they... Read More.

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UAPB Athletics Celebrates 36 Spring Student-Athletes Graduates During Spring 2021 Commencement

Tuesday, May 11 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletics Celebrates 36 Spring Student-Athletes Graduates During Spring 2021 Commencement The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff awarded 36 student-athletes along with their fellow classmates as they walked across the stage and received their degrees for the spring 2021 this afternoon at the Simmons... Read More.

Watson Chapel District board discusses several important updates

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Watson Chapel School District held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at their central office and discussed several objectives on their agenda and also hired one new staff member. The agenda began with a presentation from a member of the department of education... Read More.

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Permit fee for hauling companies on county roads approved by Jefferson County Quorum Court

Monday, May 10 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance establishing a permit fee for hauling companies that use county roads. The permit will cost $50 per site and must be obtained from the County Road Department at least 10... Read More.

Redfield man killed in Saturday accident

Monday, May 10 by Ray King

A 41-year-olf Redfield man was killed in an accident Saturday in Jefferson. State Police identified the victim as Christopher C. Geyer, who died when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding as he was turning left onto Stagecoach Road at 11:55 a.m. Geyer... Read More.

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2nd Fatal car wreck in Jefferson County occurred Monday morning on Joe T Hensley Rd killing 47 year old

Monday, May 10 by Greg

On May 10, 2021 at 8:46 AM Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the report of a single vehicle accident in the 4000 block of Joe T. Hensley Road. EASI Ambulance Service as well as the Wright-Pastoria and Altheimer Volunteer Fire Departments also responded to... Read More.

42 year-old woman dead after fatal car accident

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy A fatal crash occurred on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. that resulted in the death of one Dewitt resident. Crystal Papa 42, was driving her 2002 Kia Optima east on highway 276 when the vehicle drove off the north side of the roadway... Read More.

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A request to update automation fund program in consideration

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court will consider a request from Circuit Clerk Barbara Collins to transfer money to the clerk’s Automation Fund to begin the process of converting the real estate process to electronic filing when they meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. In... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police in search of filling two supervisory positions

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Assistant Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Hadley on Friday told members of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee that he needs help in getting two supervisory positions filled. Hadley said the two positions carry the rank of Sergeant and the department has already... Read More.

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