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McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

A McGehee farmer has been recognized for his contributions to the soybean growing world. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Matt Miles was the winner of the “Champions” category in the 2020 “Grow for the Green” promotion sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and... Read More.

UAPB hopes to snap losing streak against Southern

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Southern (4-8, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-16, 2-8) H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to nine games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan.... Read More.

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Sheridan looks to renovate ballpark restrooms and concession stand

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Sheridan Parks and Recreation Director Joel Stanton has been given permission to negotiate a price to renovate the concession stand and restrooms at the ballpark. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Stanton told the Sheridan City Council on Feb. 2 that the city received seven... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for telehealth pilot program

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center has a received a $1.5 million federal grant to evaluate the performance of the Telehealth Broadband Pilot Program in preventing, preparing for and responding to COVID-19. The Health Resources &... Read More.

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Police identify homicide victim

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police have identified the victim of the city’s first homicide of 2021 as 54-year-old Larry Williams of Pine Bluff. The body of Williams was found outside a residence in the 1200 block of West 29th Avenue Thursday after police responded to a report... Read More.

Covid cases drop as 25 new deaths reported

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — On Thursday, Arkansas reported 25 more deaths from the coronavirus as the state’s hospitalizations from the virus continued to drop. The Arkansas Department of Health said the state’s COVID-19 deaths now total 5,199, while its hospitalizations dropped by 23 to... Read More.

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Possible Homicide as body found on 29th and Linden (Updated)

Thursday, February 11 by Greg

Update 3:59 pm Pine Bluff Police are investigating the first homicide of 2021. The body of a currently unidentified black male was found at 29th Avenue and Linden street. after police received a call at 12:14 pm. Deputy coroner Eric Belcher pronounced the victim dead at... Read More.

Entergy reported today on the current winter storms in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Entergy reported today on the current winter storms in Pine Bluff as light freezing rain or freezing drizzle that will impact the state through the earlier afternoon with ice accumulations in the central and eastern parts of Arkansas. This type of weather can create problems... Read More.

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The Pine Bluff Street Department is working to clear icy road conditions

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By: Deseray McKinzy Due to current weather conditions, the Pine Bluff Street Department has been working diligently since yesterday evening spreading checmicals on the roads so that they are safe for residents to travel. Rick Rhoden, the director of the Pine Street Department spoke about current... Read More.

State Senate Bans Flowers from Panels for Three Days

Thursday, February 11 by Staff

(AP) An Arkansas state senator on Wednesday was suspended from serving on two committees for three days because she called a colleague a name during a debate over a failed resolution. The Arkansas Senate voted 25-4 to forfeit Democratic state Sen. Stephanie Flowers’ privileges on... Read More.

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Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to residents

Thursday, February 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and it is a time to recognize African Americans' central role in U.S. History. Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the study of... Read More.

Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Wednesday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County has received just over $1.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage homes in the county sustained during flooding on the Arkansas River in 2019. The following is one of two stories dealing with those grants,... Read More.

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