Burn ban issued for Jefferson County

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a county-wide burn ban effective immediately due to the dry conditions. The ban includes the cities of Pine Bluff and White Hall and will be in effect until further notice.
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Tyson satisfies terms of tax board incentive payment agreement

  The Economic Development Corporation of Jefferson County, AR (EDCJC) acknowledged the forgiveness of the Incentive Payment pursuant to the terms of the Agreement with Tyson Poultry, Inc. at their board meeting held on August 20, 2024. Tyson Poultry, Inc. entered into said Agreement in 2021... Read More.
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Police officer injured in accident on Dollarway Road

A Pine Bluff Police Officer was critically injured when the police car the officer was driving collided with a school bus Monday morning on Dollarway Road. Police Lt. David DeFoor said the officer, who was not identified, was trapped in the vehicle and emergency personnel... Read More.
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Police investigate Sunday homicide

A 25-year-old man was found dead following a Sunday morning shooting at Regional Park. Pine Bluff police responded to a reported shooting at the park just after 1 a.m., according to a news release. It was reported a group of people directed the officers to... Read More.

UAPB Volleyball Sweeps Philander Smith in Exhibition Match

UAPB Volleyball Sweeps Philander Smith in Exhibition Match Pine Bluff, AR-- Head Coach Gabrielle Floyd and the UAPB Lady Lions volleyball team swept Philander Smith University 3-0 (25-19, 25-9, 25-18) in an exhibition match Saturday at the H.O. Clemmons Arena. "I think we got challenged, Philander didn't... Read More.
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6 year old shot on 25th in PB Saturday evening

The Pine Bluff Police Department's Detective Division is currently seeking assistance in identifying an individual involved in a recent shooting incident. The event took place shortly before 7:00 PM on August 24, 2024, in the 1600 block of West 25th. During the incident, the suspect,... Read More.
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Saffold named chairman of the UA Foundation

Scott Saffold of Monticello, Arkansas, has been appointed as the chairman of the University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc. His term, which spans two years, commenced on July 1, 2024. The board operates to support the University of Arkansas System. Saffold holds the position of executive... Read More.