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Brother of UAPB Athletic Director donates $20,000 to athletic department

Wednesday, January 24 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has always held a special place for Wayne Robinson, the brother of UAPB Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Robinson. With that fondness in mind, he continued supporting the institution by making a $20,000 financial donation to... Read More.

Anthony Compton Jr. in Custody

Tuesday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: On January 23, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Anthony Compton Jr. turned himself in to Pine Bluff Detectives. Compton will be booked in at the Dub Brassell Detention Center for Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member and 1st Degree Terroristic Threatening. ORIGINAL POST: From... Read More.

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Quorum Court voted against amending a change as to where the Sheriff’s Department will receive its funding

Tuesday, January 9 by Alex Bivens

An effort to amend the 2024 Jefferson County budget to change the source of some funding for the Sheriff’s Department failed as eight justices of the peace voted against it. That vote came after Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., was asked to address the issue and... Read More.

East End Fire Department adds new ladder truck

Monday, January 8 by Ray King

The East End Volunteer Fire Department in Grant County has acquired a fire truck that formerly was used at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the 105-foot ladder truck, dubbed "Ladder One," was completely refurbished and its purchase was made... Read More.

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County Road Department halts gas supply to other departments and agencies

Monday, November 27 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Road Department on Monday told elected officials and department heads they would have to stop getting gas at the road department. A memo from Roads Director Rickey Bullard and Office Manager Sandra Graves said that because supplemental appropriations have not been voted... Read More.

Day 3 of Parent Involvement week was spent with Capt. John Bean of the Sheriff Department who discussed cyber-bullying

Wednesday, October 18 by Alex Bivens

Sheriff’s Capt. John Bean on Wednesday said that while cyber-bullying has not reached the level of law enforcement involvement in Jefferson County yet, it is going on. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Bean said this. Bean said it is important for parents to get... Read More.

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The Pine Bluff Police Department is gearing up for annual Domestic Violence walk

Friday, October 6 by Alex Bivens

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Pine Bluff Police Department is preparing for their annual Domestic Violence walk which will begin and end at the steps of the Civic Center facing 8th Street. Appearing on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald Thursday, Dominique... Read More.

Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Thursday, October 5 by Alex Bivens

In an effort to reduce the number of cases of flu this year, the Jefferson County Health Department will be administering flu shots through the month of October and has planned a mass effort Friday. Lakesha Webb-Collins with the Arkansas Department of Health explained the... Read More.

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Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

Tuesday, October 3 by Ray King

Almost 60 percent of the calls Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services firefighters responded to I September were emergency medical calls, according to the department’s monthly report provide to the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. Firefighters responded to a total of 475 calls in... Read More.

$25k bond set for Pine Bluff man after allegedly threatening a police department employee

Thursday, August 10 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly threatened a police department employee. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Raymond Roush, 54, with first-degree terroristic threatening. During the... Read More.

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East End Volunteer Fire Department raising money for baby box

Thursday, August 3 by Ray King

The East End Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting donations for the construction of a “baby box” at its station at 21900 Baxley Lane. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, East End Fire Chief Darrel Feagan said the fundraising campaign is necessary because the baby... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department Hosts 1st Annual National Night Out (NNO)

Thursday, August 3 by Staff

On Tuesday, the Pine Bluff Police Department hosted their National Night Out (NNO) program at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Citizens of all ages were engaged as the night progressed. Community organizations and local government departments set up a booth to provide general information... Read More.

Stories tagged with: department

Brother of UAPB Athletic Director donates $20,000 to athletic department

Anthony Compton Jr. in Custody

Quorum Court voted against amending a change as to where the Sheriff’s Department will receive its funding

East End Fire Department adds new ladder truck

County Road Department halts gas supply to other departments and agencies

Day 3 of Parent Involvement week was spent with Capt. John Bean of the Sheriff Department who discussed cyber-bullying

The Pine Bluff Police Department is gearing up for annual Domestic Violence walk

Jefferson County Health Department hold flu clinic through the month of October

Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

$25k bond set for Pine Bluff man after allegedly threatening a police department employee

East End Volunteer Fire Department raising money for baby box

Pine Bluff Police Department Hosts 1st Annual National Night Out (NNO)

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