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Rep. Jeff Wardlaw tours agriculture building renovations at UAM

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

MONTICELLO, Ark.—On Friday, March 18, Rep. Jeff Wardlaw, R-Hermitage, visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus to view progress on renovations to the Agriculture Building, which began in February 2022. Wardlaw was instrumental in gathering supplemental funding to renovate the Agriculture Building, helping... Read More.

URA Executive Director talks new Green Sweep Program

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Beginning in April, the City of Pine Bluff will partner with the Urban Renewal Agency and multiple other agencies in a coordinated effort to clean up neighborhoods. The program will be called Green Sweep and Chandra Griffin, the Executive Director of the Urban Renewal Agency... Read More.

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City of Pine Bluff to host job fair in April

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

On April 21, 2022, the City of Pine Bluff will host a job fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Drive. City departments will be seeking applicants for all... Read More.

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed challenging Arkansas’ new U.S. House map for splitting up the Little Rock area among three congressional districts. The lawsuit filed Monday in Pulaski County Circuit Court by six residents claims the redistricting plan approved... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man dead in fire at business

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man died in a fire early Tuesday morning. According to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley, Charles Williams, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:30 a.m. The fire was reported at 707 W. Pullen St., the site of Jonas Williams Upholstery. Fire and... Read More.

Texas jail escapee fatally shot by Arkansas Police Officer

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — An inmate who escaped from a northeast Texas jail was fatally shot by an Arkansas police officer after the inmate tussled with another officer who was trying to take him into custody, authorities said. The inmate was one of two who... Read More.

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Rutledge to appeal voting laws rejection

Tuesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Monday that she would appeal a judge’s ruling that struck down four new voting laws as unconstitutional. Rutledge, a Republican, said she would appeal the permanent injunction Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen issued Friday... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department identifies Sunday homicide victim

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

UPDATE 1: 15 P.M. The Pine Bluff Police Department has identified the victim of Sunday's homicide as 42-year-old Steven Sanson of Pine Bluff. Sanson's family was located Tuesday morning and notification was made. 53-year-old Johnny Smithwick was arrested Monday afternoon and has been charged with 1st... Read More.

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Alexander talks Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission

Tuesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to give Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful money on a quarterly basis with Council Member Joni Alexander casting the only no vote. On Tuesday, Alexander was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and... Read More.

Johnny Smithwick Jr

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

Booking #: 103881 Age: 53 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-21-2022 - 9:58 pm Charges: MURDER - 1ST DEGREE POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS

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Alyssa Ratliff

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

Booking #: 177018 Age: 36 Gender: Female Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-21-2022 - 5:44 pm Charges: HOLD FOR COURT

Joshua Bealer

Tuesday, March 22 by Staff

Booking #: 153198 Age: 29 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-21-2022 - 3:50 pm Charges: Hold for US Marshal

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Rep. Jeff Wardlaw tours agriculture building renovations at UAM

URA Executive Director talks new Green Sweep Program

City of Pine Bluff to host job fair in April

2nd lawsuit challenging new U.S. House boundaries filed

Pine Bluff man dead in fire at business

Texas jail escapee fatally shot by Arkansas Police Officer

Rutledge to appeal voting laws rejection

Pine Bluff Police Department identifies Sunday homicide victim

Alexander talks Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean and Beautiful Commission

Johnny Smithwick Jr

Alyssa Ratliff

Joshua Bealer

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