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Jefferson Regional Welcomes Physician, Opens Rheumatology Clinic

Monday, January 11 by Staff

Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that Rheumatologist Maaman Bashir, M.D. has joined the hospital medical staff as well as a new clinic, Jefferson Regional Rheumatology Associates.Dr. Bashir received her medical degree in Karachi, Pakistan. She then completed an Internal Medicine... Read More.

Doss scores 31 as UAPB downs Alabama State

Monday, January 11 by Ray King

Shaun Doss scored a career-high 31 points as Arkansas-Pine Bluff beat Alabama State 91-82 on Saturday.Joshuwan Johnson scored a season-high 25 points and had nine assists for Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-8, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Dequan Morris added 13 points. Jalen Lynn had 10 points. Arkansas-Pine... Read More.

State legislature begins in middle of pandemic

Monday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday began a session in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic that has prompted new safety measures and an effort by some Republicans to scale back the governor’s emergency powers.The House and Senate convened for... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge provides updates on construction of new county buildings

Monday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray KingAs County Judge Gerald Robinson begins his third year in office, construction is underway on three new buildings, including a new health department, coroner’s office and veteran’s service office.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Robinson was asked about them.Robinson said... Read More.

state cases of COVID still top 27,000

Monday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of active coronavirus cases in Arkansas remained above 27,000 on Sunday after hitting a record-high the day earlier.A state health official has said that the record-high number of active cases is likely to signal that hospitalizations will... Read More.

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears passes away

Sunday, January 10 by Staff

Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears passed away Sunday morning according to a Facebook post from the Cleveland County Office of Emergency Management.The post stated:“We are saddened to announce that Cleveland County Judge Gary Spears passed away early this morning after a multi-year battle... Read More.

Barbara Warren on business conducted by Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts

Friday, January 8 by Staff

By Ray KingThe second semester has started at both the Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts, which will become one on July 1, and Barbara Warren, who serves as superintendent of both districts said Friday that so far, the districts are doing the same... Read More.

Westerman condemns capital protest

Friday, January 8 by Ray King

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, in his weekly newsletter, described the events of Wednesday, when protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, as unacceptable.Here is Westerman's statementWhile members of Congress were peaceably and constitutionally debating the electoral votes on Wednesday, rioters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol,... Read More.

Robinson: Jefferson County government spent $6.5 Million less in 2020 compared to 2019

Friday, January 8 by Staff

By Ray KingJefferson County finished 2020 spending $6.5 million less than it did in 2019 and collecting $1.3 million more in tax revenue than in 2019.On Friday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and talked about the financial... Read More.

Sara Lunsford appointed to White Hall City Council

Friday, January 8 by Staff

The White Hall City Council unanimously confirmed Sara Lunsford to fill the position vacated when her husband, Andrew “Andy” Lunsford was tragically killed in a vehicle accident on December 31. White Hall Mayor Noel Foster said that Lunsford expressed interest in the position, and that... Read More.

Bond set for Wednesday homicide suspect

Friday, January 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $200,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of shooting another man to death on Wednesday.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Zachary Vermillion, 29, with first-degree murder.Reading... Read More.

State hate crimes bill faces uncertain future

Friday, January 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success: a popular Republican governor who made it a priority, major corporations endorsing... Read More.