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Westerman lauds Arkansas National Guard troops

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman paid tribute to the Arkansas National Guard soldiers who were sent to the nation's capitol during the inauguration. Westerman said: "As the men and women of the Arkansas National Guard return to their homes, they can be... Read More.

25K cash bond for 2 Jefferson county men

Monday, January 25 by Greg

By Ray King Twenty-five thousand dollar cash only bonds were set Monday for two Jefferson County men accused of involvement in a breaking or entering incident in Lonoke County who fled from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who tried to arrest them. Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

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former VA doctor sentenced to prison for misdiagnose that resulted in death

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former pathologist at an Arkansas veterans hospital has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty last year to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient he misdiagnosed. Robert Morris Levy, 54, of Fayetteville was sentenced Friday... Read More.

Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas Governor

Sunday, January 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a source told The Associated Press on Sunday night. Sanders, who left the White House in 2019 to return to her home... Read More.

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Newly Renovated Pine Bluff Community Center plans to bring positive progression to city

Friday, January 22 by Greg

By Deseray McKinzy The year 2020 was a dramatic year yet it served as a barometer for the positive progression for the city of Pine Bluff. Community projects such as the new Pine Bluff/Jefferson County library, the downtown Generator, the ART- Space, and the newly... Read More.

Both #UAPBWomensHoops Weekend Games Postponed

Friday, January 22 by Laron Marbley

Both #UAPBWomensHoops Weekend Games Postponed contributed by UAPB Athletics Dept A pair of University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff women's basketball games scheduled for this weekend have been postponed. Due to contact tracing within the Texas Southern program, Saturday's 2 p.m. UAPB-TSU game has been postponed. Due... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man was arrested for allegedly punching a police officer in the face

Friday, January 22 by Greg

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly punched a police officer in the face while the officer was attempting to arrest him. Marcus Hampton was taken into custody after officers were sent to a residence on Evergreen Drive in reference... Read More.

Tyson to pay $22 million plus to settle lawsuit

Friday, January 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods, the nation’s largest meat supplier, said it will pay more than $200 million to settle a class-action suit that alleged price-fixing among chicken producers, saying the agreement is in the best interests of the company and its... Read More.

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JCSO DONATES WINTER COATS TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office donated Winter coats to children at James Matthews Elementary School. During the holidays, Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. launched a Winter Coat Drive in an effort to help children during the Winter season. Donations were accepted from employees and the public. "We're... Read More.

Simmons buys land to build second White Hall branch

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Simmons Bank announced plans to construct a second bank branch in White Hall on the recently acquired 2.24 acres of land located at the northeast corner of Robin Road and Sheridan Road. The future location at 1308 Robin Road will complement the bank’s current... Read More.

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Pine Bluff PD Assistant Chief Kelvin Hadley on 2020 crime and controlling homicides

Thursday, January 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff Interim Assistant Chief of Police Kelvin Hadley reports that 2020 was "pretty good" year for the force in controlling crime outside of homicides. Hadley was asked what Pine Bluff PD can do to limit the number of homicides and said some are just... Read More.

Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 20 by Greg

By Ray King The Public Safety Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Zoom meeting Wednesday was a brief one as Committee Chairman Council Member Glen Brown Jr., and Council Member Joni Alexander heard reports from both the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Animal... Read More.

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