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Dr. Birx talks Coronavirus during visit to Arkansas

Monday, August 17 by Ray King

White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx made a stop in Arkansas Monday and talked about the spread of the virus and how to reduce the chances of getting it. Speaking to the media after talking to Governor Asa Hutchinson, Birx said her current... Read More.

Arrest made in Friday homicide

Monday, August 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has arrested 31-year-old Iman Jackson of Pine Bluff in connection to the Friday night murder of 51-year-old Steven Carter. Jackson has been charged with Capital Murder. Officers were dispatched to 4316 Burnett around 11:50 p.m. Friday in reference to a someone... Read More.

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Alliance and Chamber reports “more project flow” despite COVID drawbacks

Monday, August 17 by Staff

By Ray King Despite the drawbacks that COVID-19 has caused the business community, Allison Thompson and Nancy McNew of the Alliance and Chamber said Monday they have seen “more project flow” this year than they saw last year. Thompson, the President and CEO of the Alliance... Read More.

4 arrested in fatal shooting on Southern Arkansas campus

Sunday, August 16 by Staff

MAGNOLIA, Ark. (AP) — Four suspects have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Southern Arkansas University student in a parking lot on the campus, according to the university’s president. Quincy Lewis, 19, Shaivonn Robinson, 19, Le’Kamerin Tolbert, 20 and Odies Wilson, 21, were... Read More.

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Friday night murder is PB’s 3rd this week

Saturday, August 15 by Greg

On August 14, 2020 Pine Bluff Police Officers were dispatched to 4316 Burnett around 11:50p.m. in reference to a someone being shot. Once officers arrived on scene, they found 51 year old Steven Carter, of Pine Bluff, inside the residence. Carter sustained gunshot wounds... Read More.

Masks will be treated as part of student dress code at local schools

Friday, August 14 by Staff

By: Ray King Wearing a mask will be treated as a dress code violation in the White Hall School District when classes begin in two weeks, according to Superintendent Doug Dorris. Barbara Warren, who is the superintendent of both the Dollarway and Pine Bluff Districts said... Read More.

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State Police investigate murder at Marianna

Friday, August 14 by Ray King

Arkansas State Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting Thursday night at Marianna that resulted in the death of one teenager and injuries to another. The shooting was reported at 10:30 p.m. at Main and Alabama Streets in downtown Marianna. A press release from the... Read More.

Alexander Talks About Policing in Pine Bluff

Friday, August 14 by Staff

By Ray King After two homicides in Pine Bluff on Thursday, First Ward City Council Member Joni Alexander was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and was asked what could be done to prevent more homicides, including sending multiple officers into what... Read More.

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Dillard’s reports second quarter loss

Thursday, August 13 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.6 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average... Read More.

Star City Council OK’s contract for wastewater improvements

Thursday, August 13 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with a Conway firm for work to improve the Wastewater Treatment facility. Environmental Systems Inc., will be paid $1,593,810 for the work, according to the Lincoln... Read More.

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White Hall PD Looking for Suspect

Thursday, August 13 by Staff

The White Hall Police is seeking information from the public regarding a robbery and theft that occurred on August 12th. At approximately 6pm a bald, large build, black male entered the White Hall Food Mart at 8002 Sheridan Road in White Hall. The suspect placed... Read More.

Local Superintendents Discuss Unique Plans

Thursday, August 13 by Staff

With students in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County heading back to classrooms in just over two weeks, school administrators are preparing for different methods of teaching as compared to previous years. Rather than students spending their entire day in classrooms, the Pine Bluff, Dollarway and... Read More.

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