A lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas claims the state’s parole revocation process is unconstitutional and routinely violates the due process rights of people on parole.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of four Arkansas inmates whose parole... Read More.
By Ray King
For the second straight month, the Pine Bluff City Council has said no to Mayor Vivian Flowers.
In January, Flowers’ effort to fire Inspection and Zoning Director Mitzi Ruth was reversed by the council in a near unanimous vote.
On Monday, by a vote... Read More.
Former Cleveland County Justice of the Peace Don Triplett of New Edinburg has been selected to serve as Cleveland County judge through the end of 2026.
The Cleveland County Quorum Court voted Monday night to appoint Triplett to the position. He will serve through Dec.... Read More.
After being closed for a full week due to last week’s winter storm, school districts across the Deltaplex are returning to the classroom this week.
Dumas, Monticello, Rison and Woodlawn students returned to school on Monday, with other districts set to follow.
In Jefferson County, Pine... Read More.
Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame member and professional fisherman Stephen Browning opened the 2026 season with a strong finish over the weekend, turning in a three-day total of 52 pounds, 5 ounces.
Browning, a Pine Bluff native who now lives in Hot Springs, said... Read More.
Golden Lions Turn in Solid Day at the Washburn Open
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Topeka, KS — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff track and field team delivered a confident showing at the Washburn Open, totaling seven top-eight finishes across the jumps, hurdles, sprints and relays while continuing to... Read More.
Wabbaseka Mayor Andrew Goodloe is expressing his appreciation to Jefferson County officials for their assistance in clearing streets following last week’s winter storm.
In a statement, Mayor Goodloe thanked Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and the Jefferson County Road Department for what he described as... Read More.
The Pine Bluff Police Department is warning teens and parents about the dangers of attempting social media “pranks,” saying some TikTok trends can quickly escalate into situations that lead to injury or criminal charges.
In a statement, police said pranks involving random people or law... Read More.
Jefferson County Quorum Court committee members are scheduled to meet Tuesday evening at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Jefferson County courthouse.
According to the agenda, justices of the peace will hear committee reports and consider... Read More.
Bradley County Medical Center has been recognized for outstanding performance in the 2025–26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, earning the top ranking in Arkansas for social responsibility and receiving “A” grades across multiple performance categories.
According to the Index, Bradley County Medical Center ranked No. 1... Read More.
The Kingsland City Council voted during their last meeting to approve a request from the Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department to buy eight sets of new turnout gear.
According to the Cleveland County Herald, the new turnouts will cost $26,332 and will replace current turnouts that... Read More.