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McGehee City names new police chief and airport commission

Monday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The McGehee City Council held its monthly meeting last Tuesday and announced the new Police Chief Scott Williams will officially be in office Monday morning. According to the city, the incoming Chief is responsible for continuing the community's high level of policing... Read More.

ADH Plans for Five Mass COVID Vaccination Clinics

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Plans for five mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the state each week starting on Thursday have been announced by The Arkansas Department of Health. The first clinic will be Thursday at the Conway County Fairgrounds in Morrilton, the health department... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Could Lose Metro Status and Some Federal Funds

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

Pine Bluff is one of 144 cities the federal government could downgrade from being designated a metropolitan statistical area or MSA. Other Arkansas cities on the list include Hot Springs, Jonesboro, and Texarkana. If the cities are removed from MSA designation, they could face a loss... Read More.

Council approves plan to fix electrical problems at city hall

Friday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King During a special called meeting Friday afternoon, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to waive competitive bidding and hire a company to replace an electrical feeder line that provides power to city hall. The council’s Ways and Means Committee met Friday morning and... Read More.

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UAPB Athletics Update

Friday, March 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletics Update The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions volleyball team's matchup with conference foe Mississippi Valley St. has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Delta Deviletts program, according to Mississippi Valley States Athletics. No makeup date has been set as of... Read More.

Charges filed in February 26 homicide

Friday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting death of another man Feb. 26. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Kevin Gray, 48, with capital murder, four counts of terroristic act and with being a felon... Read More.

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Charges upgraded to Capital Murder

Friday, March 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Prosecutors have upgraded the charge against a Pine Bluff teenager involved in the shooting of another teenager at Watson Chapel Junior High School on Monday. On Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to charge Thomas Quarles, 15, with first-degree... Read More.

Liberty Utilities lists criteria for customers seeking money for broken water pipes

Thursday, March 4 by Ray King

Liberty Utilities has announced the criteria for customers seeking financial help to cover the costs of replacing waterline pipes that broke as a result of freezing temperatures in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County in late February. The company recently announced that it was donating $250,000... Read More.

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Governor, supreme court differ on covid shots

Thursday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday ordered the state to immediately make the coronavirus vaccine available to judges, prosecutors and other court employees, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said they’ll have to wait if they’re not already eligible for the shots. The... Read More.

Former County Judge Jack Jones dies

Thursday, March 4 by Ray King

Former Jefferson County Judge Jack Jones died Wednesday night at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Jones served as County Judge from 1989 to 2006 when he was defeated in the Democratic primary by then Justice of the Peace and current Arkansas legislator Mike Holcomb. Prior to being elected... Read More.

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WC School District superintendent addressed students concerns

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Superintendent of Watson Chapel High School, Jerry Guess spoke to students during an assembly on Thursday afternoon, to address their concerns following Monday's school shooting that occurred at the Junior High that is connected to the high school. Some students addressed their... Read More.

Murder suspect arrested

Thursday, March 4 by Greg

Homicide Suspect Kevin Gray is in custody. Mr. Gray was wanted in connection with the February 26th Homicide of Keith Hawkins at 1020 S Linden. Mr. Gray turned himself in to the Pine Bluff Police at about 10:30 am today. He was arrested on... Read More.

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