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Two killed in Sunday traffic accident

Monday, February 8 by Ray King

Two Pine Bluff residents were killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 530 Sunday night.According to a preliminary report, a 2016 Dodge Charger driven by Kadazha Barnes, 22, was northbound at the Northeast Exit 44 when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle... Read More.

Drag Racing Bill to be Heard by State Senate

Sunday, February 7 by Staff

The Arkansas Senate will hear a bill Monday that will make drag racing on a highway in the state a felony. Republican State Sen. Blake Johnson from Corning is the sponsor of Senate Bill 247.Currently, if someone is caught drag racing on a state... Read More.

Walmart to Appeal Their Suit Being Tossed Out

Friday, February 5 by Staff

Walmart is planning to appeal a federal court's decision to throw out its preemptive suit filed in October against the DOJ and DEA concerning the responsibilities of pharmacists under the Controlled Substance Act.The Bentonville-based retailer says the DEA's legal theories are not supported by... Read More.

Students Will Be Tested This Spring

Friday, February 5 by Staff

The state will test students this spring even if it's not required. The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education says it is even more important to test kids this spring since tests were waived last year due to the pandemic.According to Deputy Commissioner... Read More.

Arkansas House Weekly Summary

Friday, February 5 by Staff

The 93rd General Assembly now prepares to enter the 5th week of the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed a resolution to extend this session, if necessary, to May 3. The resolution provides for a recess on April 9.The deadline for members to file... Read More.

Cherokee Nation allowed to intervene in casino license lawsuit

Friday, February 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court is allowing an Oklahoma-based tribe to intervene in a lawsuit by a Mississippi company over a casino license in Pope County.The court on Thursday overturned a prior ruling by Circuit Judge Tim Fox and allows... Read More.

Calls for service for firefighters dropped between 2019 and 2020

Friday, February 5 by Ray King

A two-year comparison of calls for service by the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department released Friday showed that firefighters answered 817 fewer calls last year than they did in 2019.According to the report, there were a total of 5,270 calls for service... Read More.

$15,000 cash only bond for man arrested with stolen gun

Friday, February 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of several felonies after he admitted having a handgun that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Black History Month in Pine Bluff and what it means to Jefferson County Judge Robinson

Friday, February 5 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.

Arkansas comes back to down Missouri

Friday, February 5 by Ray King

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Chelsea Dungee scored 27 points, Destiny Slocum added 22 with 10 assists and No. 16 Arkansas turned back Missouri 85-80 on Thursday night after blowing an 18-point third-quarter leadA 14-0 run had Arkansas on top 61-43 before the Tigers began... Read More.

Construction This Weekend on I-430

Thursday, February 4 by Staff

From ArDOTImprovements to Cantrell Road (Highway 10) need a temporary weekend lane closure on Interstate 430 in Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close the outside southbound and outside northbound lanes of I-430 between Highway 10 and... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 02.04.21

Thursday, February 4 by Staff

The following bills were passed by the House Thursday afternoon:HB1315. This bill creates a state meat inspection program. The bill states that a lack of a state meat inspection program causes a significant loss of revenue generated from meat processing for this state and... Read More.