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Apex Cinema eyeing Pine Bluff as possible location for new cinema

Wednesday, October 30 by Greg

The Public-Private Partnership between the City of Pine Bluff and Go Forward Pine Bluff announced Monday that Apex Cinemas, a theater chain based in Oklahoma, has visited Pine Bluff several times to scout a possible location. The cinema chain is gauging interest in expanding its... Read More.

Arkansas Drug Take Back Day Adds Vaping Products To The List

Tuesday, October 29 by Staff

Drug Take Back Day kicks off Saturday, and Arkansans are expected to turn in almost 30,000 pounds of drugs. According to State Drug Director Kirk Lane, vaping products have been added to the list this year. Lane adds that prescription drugs make up over half... Read More.

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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Mourns The Loss of Corporal Scott Harrison

Monday, October 28 by Staff

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of retired Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Corporal Scott Harrison, 53. Corporal Harrison was a long-time Jefferson County resident and public servant. Corporal Harrison began his law enforcement career on July 21, 1997, as... Read More.

Ward Two councilman Trafford retracts reelection bid

Monday, October 28 by Greg

Pine Bluff Ward Two city councilman Win Trafford has announced that he has retracted his bid for reelection of his current post. Trafford had previously announced his intentions to seek reelection, but noted Saturday that he was retracting his bid due to “health, clients, friends,... Read More.

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Arkansas Civil Rights Leader John Walker Dies At 82

Monday, October 28 by Staff

Arkansas lawmaker and civil rights leader John Walker died Monday at the age of 82. Pulaski County Coroner Gerone Hobbs said Walker was pronounced dead at his home at 6:25 a.m. Hobbs said Walker is believed to have died from natural causes. Walker, a Hope native,... Read More.

Inclined Sleepers Linked to 59 Infant Deaths, Arkansas Doctors Warn Parents

Friday, October 25 by Staff

Since April, there have been multiple recalls on inclined sleepers, the most notable being 4.7 million of Fisher-Price's Rock 'N Play. When Fisher-Price issued its April recall of the Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper, some of the 4.7 million parents who have sworn by the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff A&P Commission votes to support Plaza Hotel purchase

Thursday, October 24 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission accepted a resolution Wednesday afternoon to assist the City of Pine Bluff in their purchase of the Plaza Hotel, located at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Following approximately 45 minutes of debate a 5-1 vote was cast by... Read More.

Remembering Steve Strahan, Voice of the White Hall Bulldogs

Thursday, October 24 by Staff

On September 14th, Steve Strahan died of a heart attack. He was the voice of the White Hall Bulldogs, but as White Hall students explained, he was so much more than just a voice. "My dad was a great man. He loved the community, he... Read More.

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Conway Issues Silver Alert, 70-Year-Old Man Missing

Thursday, October 24 by Staff

The Conway County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 77-year-old man. Reyes Salinas was last seen at 86 Austing Road in Center Ridge near Woolverton Mountain. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a denim shirt. Salinas is described... Read More.

Murder suspect charged with additional crimes

Thursday, October 24 by Greg

29-year-old Marlo Carter, who has been charged with Capital Murder in the slaying of Pine Bluff businessman Richard "Dickie" Ratliff, has been charged with additional crimes. Carter appeared before Judge Kim Bridgforth Wednesday after being accused of pointing a gun at another person at an... Read More.

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Online test adds convenience for Arkansas Hunter Education course

Thursday, October 24 by Greg

With fall air finally making an appearance in The Natural State, many people are looking for a way to enjoy some time outdoors. For hunting, that can mean scrambling to find a hunter education class at the last minute. While free in-person classes are... Read More.

Positive Youth Highlight from the Dollarway School District

Wednesday, October 23 by Staff

Last year the Superintendent of the Dollarway School District, Barbara Warren, implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The PBIS Behavioral Specialist is Mr. Andrew Roshell, III. PBIS is essentially a behavior management system used to understand what maintains an individual's challenging behavior and... Read More.

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