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Quorum Court committee to recommend Wright-Pastoria VFD be absorbed by Sherrill VFD

Tuesday, September 6 by Staff

By Ray KingA committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended that the full court, when it meets next Monday, approve a resolution allowing the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department to absorb the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department.The Human Resources Committee, chaired by Justice... Read More.

Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

East End voters in Grant County last week rejected a tax increase that would have supported the volunteer fire department.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the vote was 122 to114 and Fire Chief Darrel Fegen described the vote as “disappointing.” The volunteer department was seeking... Read More.

One killed, three hurt in Monday accident

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

A juvenile was killed and three other people were injured in a one-vehicle accident in rural Hot Spring County Monday night.According to a preliminary report, a 2013 Dodge Caravan driven by David Lee Collins, 28, of Jonesboro was westbound on U.S. 270 when the... Read More.

study finds food insecurity linked to job loss, illness

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansans were more likely to rely on food pantry services following income loss or the diagnosis of a serious illness, according to a study published recently by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health &... Read More.

School security upgrades, concerns varied among state’s governors

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe.Months later, as students return to classrooms, money has begun to flow for school security... Read More.

UAPB Football Maurice Lloyd Named SWAC Specialist of the Week

Tuesday, September 6 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football Maurice Lloyd Named SWAC Specialist of the WeekPINE BLUFF, AR. - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football return specialist Maurice Lloyd picked his first weekly honors of the 2022 season when he was named the Southwestern Athletics Conference Special Teams... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief would like to hire more firefighters

Monday, September 5 by Staff

As summer slips away and fall weather approaches, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked if there are things residents need to be aware of.Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Howell answered this way.On another subject, Howell said... Read More.

Marcia Bunger, USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator, Visits UAPB, Announces Grants for Underserved Producers

Monday, September 5 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced the award of $2.2 million in risk management education grants for America’s farmers, including historically underserved and small-scale producers, at a meeting at the University of Arkansas at Pine... Read More.

Renaming Hazel Street on Council agenda Tuesday

Monday, September 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingWhen the Pine Bluff City Council meets Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Council Member Glen Brown Sr., will try again to ger the council to approves changing the name of Hazel Street.The meeting was moved to Tuesday because of the Labor Day Holiday.Brown’s... Read More.

Quorum Committees to consider Wright-Pastoria Fire Department merger

Monday, September 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingCommittees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday will consider a resolut9on dissolving the Wright-Pastoria Volunteer Fire Department and assigning its duties and responsibilities to the Sherrill Volunteer Fire Department.The resolution says the Wright-Pastoria Department, as have other volunteer departments suffered... Read More.

Humphrey woman killed in Friday accident

Sunday, September 4 by Ray King

A Humphrey woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in rural Arkansas County Friday afternoon.According to a preliminary report, Courtney Lee, 23, was southbound on U.S. 165 at Phelps Road when the 2014 Nissan she was driving crossed the center line and hit a... Read More.

Arkansas State overpowers Grambling 58-3

Sunday, September 4 by Ray King

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — James Blackman threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores to power Arkansas State to a 58-3 victory over FCS-member Grambling in a season opener on Saturday. Blackman threw for 155 yards on 12-of-16 passing with two TDs in the... Read More.