Bond set for man in alleged shooting incident

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly fired shots at a vehicle occupied by his girlfriend and her daughter Saturday. Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donnie... Read More.
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Saracen Casino and Resort to open October 20th

The Saracen Casino and Resort's will open its doors October 20, 2020.  Carlton Saffa announced the opening date of the casino which as been years in the planning earlier today.  The structure will have 700 tons of steel, 19 miles of underground electrical materials... Read More.

Ulanda Arnett named Pine Bluff Chamber’s new director

The board of directors of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Ulanda Arnett of Pine Bluff as the chamber's new director, effective September 14. She replaces Lynette Bloomberg, who has returned to Southeast Arkansas College. "Our executive committee and board are pleased... Read More.
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Election Commission censures Davis

By Ray King Jefferson County Election Commissioner Theodis (Ted) Davis was censured by his two fellow commissioners during a meeting Friday night. Commission Chairman Mike Adam and Commission Secretary Stuart Soffer voted for the censure, which Soffer had called for in a letter to Adam dated... Read More.
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Lawsuit filed against the Jefferson County Election Commission

Two members of the Pine Bluff City Council are listed as plaintiffs in a lawsuit that has been filed against the Jefferson County Election Commission. Steven Mays and Bruce Lockett joined Walter Johnson in alleging that the commission closed three polling sites in African-American neighborhoods,... Read More.

High court blocks referendum on Arkansas eye surgery law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a referendum on a law expanding the procedures optometrists can perform that had sparked an unusually heated and expensive campaign. In a 6-1 ruling, justices ruled that the campaign behind the referendum didn’t... Read More.
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FOP to take “high road” in dispute with Mayor

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police in a press release Thursday, said they have “chosen to take the high road” in their dispute with Mayor Shirley Washington. The FOP has been squabbling with the Mayor since she showed up at the scene... Read More.