Clearwater Paper cutting up to 70 jobs

Clearwater Paper Co. has announced it will be cutting production in half at its Cypress Bend solid bleached sulfate (SBS) mill and eliminating up to 70 jobs. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, about 50 employees will be laid off and 20 vacant positions will... Read More.
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Poyen Park board sent bill for grass cutting

The Poyen City Council has sent a bill to the Poyen Park Board after Mayor Scott Riggan mowed the grounds of the park. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, a part of the agreement between the city and the park board is that the board... Read More.
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Community center ribbon cutting pushed back a day

The ribbon cutting to officially open the Pine Bluff Community Center, formerly the Merrill Center, that had been scheduled for Saturday has been pushed back because of a threat of inclement weather. According to the Mayor’s Office, the event will now be held Sunday, March... Read More.

Woman accused of cutting man during altercation

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly cut the hand of a man who she said is the father of her children. Lanisha Smith, 34, also allegedly held a knife to the man’s throat, resulting in a scratch across his... Read More.