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One dead, one wounded in Pine Bluff shooting

Friday, May 22 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. On May 20, 2020 around 8:20 p.m., Officers were dispatched to 4321 S. Olive in reference to multiple gunshot calls. Once officers arrived on scene, they found a male slumped over... Read More.

Pine Bluff Transit gets $2.2 million Federal grant

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Thursday a $2.2 million grant award to Pine Bluff Transit as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020. Pine Bluff Transit will use the grant funds for transit operations, capital expenses, preventive maintenance, paratransit, and services and equipment... Read More.

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Judge ends Arkansas’ 2-year limit on campaign contributions

Thursday, May 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has made his temporary injunction permanent in allowing Arkansas candidates for statewide office to accept campaign donations more than two years before an election. U.S. District Judge James Moody Jr.’s move Tuesday reinforced his initial ruling that... Read More.

Health Department release guidelines for camps

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Department of Health has released guidelines for opening summer residential camps, both day and overnight camps. For overnight camps, staff and campers are strongly encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to arrival at the camp and also strongly encouraged to... Read More.

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455 cases of COVID-19 reported in single day

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray King On the same day that Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that team sports and overnight summer camps can resume, he also announced the largest increase in the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in a single day. At his daily press conference Thursday, the... Read More.

CDC releases recommendations for reopening schools

Thursday, May 21 by Greg

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released recommendations for reopening schools. The CDC says “the more people a student or staff member interacts with, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread” and that this risk... Read More.

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AG Rutledge secures $30 million for Arkansans in settlement with auto loan lender

Thursday, May 21 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (TB&P) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc. that includes approximately $550 million in relief for consumers with more relief in additional deficiency waivers expected. More than 13,000 Arkansas consumers are expected to be... Read More.

Simmons Bank donates $1 million for Children’s Hospital Pine Bluff clinic

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

Simmons Bank has donated $1 million to support the construction of the Arkansas Children’s Pine Bluff Clinic. Arkansas Children’s, in association with Jefferson Regional, will establish a new pediatric clinic on the campus of Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. “Simmons Bank has a rich history... Read More.

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UAMS Researcher to use grant to study food insecurity and diabetes

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE – A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher recently received a $991,145 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the nutritional health of low-income individuals with type 2 diabetes. Christopher Long, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of... Read More.

Armed disturbance results in arrest

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a relative. Richard Smith, 56, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 4900 block of West Short Barraque St., at 1:47 p.m. Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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Bond set in fleeing and drug allegation

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who is currently on parole on allegations of felony fleeing and possession of a controlled substance with purpose to deliver. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond for Carlos Frazier,... Read More.

Gerald Robinson appoints George Stepps as Jefferson County Election Coordinator

Wednesday, May 20 by Greg

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has appointed George Stepps as Election Coordinator for Jefferson County. Robinson’s appointment was announced Wednesday during the Jefferson County Election Commission meeting. “My plan is to bring George Stepps in as the Coordinator to handle the election,” said Robinson. Stepps will... Read More.

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