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JCSO partners with city, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated to “Klean” Pine Bluff up

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

Members of the Gamma Sigma Chapter and Pine Bluff Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated along with members of Kappa League, joined together Saturday to clean for a cause as part of the organization's new initiative--- Kappa Kleans. More than 20 members... Read More.

UAMS gets grant for DNA research

Tuesday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A four-year, $792,000 American Cancer Society Research Scholar grant has been awarded to researcher Justin Leung, Ph.D., at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to study DNA repair mechanisms.“Understanding the molecular processes of DNA repair can help both better... Read More.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday his office is always looking for ways to improve the programs and services they provide to the community and one of them is to try and deal with food insecurity. Appearing on Talk Back Live... Read More.

Code Enforcement officers firing to go to full council

Tuesday, February 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingA motion to uphold the firing of a Pine Bluff Code Enforcement officer failed to win approval from the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday and will now go to the full council.Council member Lloyd Holcomb Jr., the chairman of the committee made... Read More.

State house rejects bid to ban teaching newspaper project on slavery

Tuesday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Tuesday rejected legislation that would have banned schools from teaching a New York Times project on slavery’s legacy, one of several attempts in Republican states to limit how race is taught.The proposal banning schools... Read More.

County domestic disturbance resulted in arrest

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a residence on NCTR Road Sunday resulted in the arrest of two people accused of battering each other.Garrett Noel, 23, and Shana Cooper, 27, who had both previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery in an incident involving... Read More.

January county revenue shows increase over 2020

Tuesday, February 9 by Ray King

By Ray KingJefferson 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 McKinzyBlack 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.

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 KingWith 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.

Arkansas House Summary 02.08.21

Monday, February 8 by Staff

More than 70 bills have now been signed into law as we begin the 5th week of the 2021 Regular Session.Another bill now making its way to the Governor’s desk is SB99. This bill, which regulates “step therapy” protocols, passed the House by a... Read More.