World Changers return to Pine Bluff for mission work

Over 100 high school students from around the country have converged on Pine Bluff this week to volunteer in their mission work as part of the World Changers program. First Baptist Church pastor Ken Thornton and program manage Travis McCormick joined Rick Walker on Sunrise... Read More.
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Appeals court sides with state in boycott ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld Arkansas’ law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel, finding the restriction is not an unconstitutional violation of free speech. The full 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a 2-1 Read More.

Tax board approves several items in recent meeting

By Ray King The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County voted Tuesday to amend its lease agreement with Energy Security Partners (ESP) to now include an expiration date and a requirement for full-time employees. Commonly called the Tax Board, the Economic Development Corporation was formed to... Read More.
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Sheriff discusses copper wire theft

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Wednesday that his agency and the Pine Bluff Police Department have teamed up to try and halt a rash of thefts of copper wire at the airport. Woods appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. He went on to... Read More.
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Hospital resolution passes Quorum Court

A resolution extending the contract between the county and Jefferson Regional Hospital until 2099 was approved by the Quorum Court in a special called meeting Tuesday evening after being tabled during the regular meeting of the county’s legislative body Monday. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll... Read More.
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