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Grant County JP’s approve pay raise

Thursday, March 17 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court voted recently to increase the amount justices of the peace are paid. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt said state law sets the range of compensation for quorum court members but gives each body the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services battling fire at Tyson feed mill

Thursday, March 17 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services battles a fire at the Tyson feed mill at 4601 Emmett Sanders road Thursday afternoon. The fire was located inside of a grain bin, according to Chief Shauwn Howell. Howell stated the fire is contained and firefighters will continue... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for woman accused of committing a terroristic act

Thursday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday on allegations that she had been involved in an armed disturbance at a house in the Dollarway area on March 1. Jessica Scruggs, 35, will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released from the... Read More.

Pine Bluff man charged with second-degree domestic battery

Thursday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of causing injuries to another man during an altercation Monday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Spears, 47, with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District teachers and employees meet with Arkansas Education Association representative to express concerns

Thursday, March 17 by Staff

A group of teachers, coaches, and transportation department employees from the Pine Bluff School District met at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Wednesday night to share several grievances with Loranzo Andrews, the Zone 2 UniServ Director for the Arkansas Education Association. In a meeting that... Read More.

Varied tree species donated to UAM campus

Wednesday, March 16 by Staff

By Lon Tegels UAM continues to grow. As in, "Grow more trees." The Arkansas Forestry Division and UAM- College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources added ten trees to campus Monday, March 15. Trees don't last forever. Sometimes drought, wind, or disease can take a tree... Read More.

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Sanders campaign reports latest fundraising numbers

Wednesday, March 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders raised more than $473,000 last month in her bid for Arkansas governor, continuing to dwarf her rivals’ fundraising in the race for the state’s top office, reports filed this week showed. Sanders’ campaign... Read More.

Shepherd named speaker of state House of Representatives

Wednesday, March 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Matthew Shepherd was elected to serve another term as speaker of the Arkansas House as lawmakers formally adjourned this year’s session Tuesday. The majority Republican House elected Shepherd by voice vote as the chamber’s speaker-designate after Republican Rep. Austin McCollum,... Read More.

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Murder trial begins for former deputy

Wednesday, March 16 by Ray King

CABOT, Ark. (AP) — The body camera footage of the moments after an Arkansas deputy fatally shot a white teenager during a traffic stop were shown publicly for the first time Tuesday as the deputy’s manslaughter trial began. Michael Davis, a former sergeant with... Read More.

UAPB announces 2022 football schedule

Wednesday, March 16 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions officially released its 2022 football schedule Wednesday morning. The 11-games slate features four home games, six road games, and one neutral site game in St. Louis, MO. Opening on Labor Day weekend, the Golden Lions will... Read More.

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Local State Farm agents provide donation to Watson Chapel Schools

Wednesday, March 16 by Staff

State Farm agents Kevin Bonnette and Aaron Loetscher recently presented a $2,000 check to Watson Chapel Superintendent Dr. Andrew Curry to assist with purchasing supplies for students and teachers in the district. The funds come from the State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant. The grants... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Department provides update on shooting at Martha Mitchell and Blake Street intersection

Wednesday, March 16 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at the intersection of Martha Mitchell Expressway and Blake Street just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15. One person was shot in the upper left arm during the shooting, according to a press release. According... Read More.

Stories tagged with: draft

Grant County JP’s approve pay raise

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services battling fire at Tyson feed mill

$10,000 bond set for woman accused of committing a terroristic act

Pine Bluff man charged with second-degree domestic battery

Pine Bluff School District teachers and employees meet with Arkansas Education Association representative to express concerns

Varied tree species donated to UAM campus

Sanders campaign reports latest fundraising numbers

Shepherd named speaker of state House of Representatives

Murder trial begins for former deputy

UAPB announces 2022 football schedule

Local State Farm agents provide donation to Watson Chapel Schools

Pine Bluff Police Department provides update on shooting at Martha Mitchell and Blake Street intersection

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