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January county revenue shows increase over 2020

Tuesday, February 9 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the month of January with nearly $117,000 more in revenue than in January 2020, according to the monthly report from Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin. Specifically, the county collected $7,936,950.09 last month when all funds were combined, compared to $7,859,424.83 in January... Read More.

Black History in Pine Bluff and what it means to Residents

Tuesday, February 9 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.

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new cases of COVID, hospitalizations drop

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 30 more coronavirus deaths Monday, while the state’s new cases and hospitalizations continued to drop. The Department of Health said the state’s total deaths since the pandemic began in March now total 5,106. The state’s virus cases rose... Read More.

Raise for tax collector’s chief deputy passes despite objection

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

By Ray King With only Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll objecting, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an appropriation ordinance that will allow County Tax Collector Tony Washington to raise the salary of his chief deputy to a salary commensurate with the... Read More.

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UAPB Women’s Basketball Team Fall Over Weekend

Monday, February 8 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Fall at Alabama St. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Lady Lions basketball squad dropped their 7th conference game of the season in Montgomery, Alabama Saturday, falling to Alabama St. 97-68. The Lady Lions got off to a slow start trailing at halftime... Read More.

UAMS get $1 million to support cancer institute designation

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Schueck/McCarty family has pledged $1 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to support its efforts in achieving National Cancer Institute Designation. The family is passionate about UAMS achieving NCI Designation and sees... Read More.

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Westerman reacts to Biden executive orders

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

In his first two weeks in office, President Biden stacked up 29 Executive Orders. Most notably, he has cancelled the Keystone XL Pipeline permit and halted any new oil and gas leases on federal lands. Without a significant decrease in demand for oil and natural gas... Read More.

Carlton Saffa on construction of Hotel and Convention Center at Saracen Casino and Resort

Monday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

A hotel and convention center at the Saracen Casino will be built, according to Carlton Saffa who spoke to Greg Horne last week. Saffa said construction is being held up because of COVID and that it would cost $100 million to finish the project. He... Read More.

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A Pine Bluff woman arrested Friday for allegedly shooting girlfriend

Monday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman, Lakeesha Carradine, 38, was arrested Friday after she allegedly shot her girlfriend during an altercation. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said police were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital where the victim told them what happened. Detective... Read More.

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

Monday, February 8 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.

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Health officials: 672 new COVID cases in state

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials on Sunday reported 672 new cases of COVID-19 and another 15 deaths linked to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. There were 660 new, confirmed cases of the virus and 12 probable cases recorded Sunday, according... Read More.

Two killed in Sunday traffic accident

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

Two Pine Bluff residents were killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 530 Sunday night. According to a preliminary report, a 2016 Dodge Charger driven by Kadazha Barnes, 22, was northbound at the Northeast Exit 44 when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle... Read More.

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