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Body found near Swan Lake Rd

Saturday, July 31 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body has been found in a wooded area off of Swan Lake Recreation Road in the Swan Lake Community. On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 5:41 PM Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies were... Read More.

Arkansas congressmen commemorate Fulbright program anniversary

Friday, July 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – Congressmen Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Steve Womack (AR-3), French Hill (AR-2), and Rick Crawford (AR-1), introduced a resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, America’s flagship educational exchange program established by former Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright. The milestone will... Read More.

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K9 Narcan kits donated to Sheriff’s Office

Friday, July 30 by Ray King

Two K9 Narcan kits have been donated to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department by the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s. According to a press release, Narcan, the name brand of the drug Naloxone, reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Since the Sheriff’s Department... Read More.

A-state recieves grant from Blue and You Foundation

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced $5.29 million in grants for behavioral health programs in Arkansas, according to the Times-News. This included a $530,000 grant that went to Arkansas State University. The grants will support programs that address behavioral health needs... Read More.

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Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Friday, July 30 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court recently repealed an ordinance that required competitive bidding on purchases over $20,000. At its July 19 meeting, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt told the county’s legislative body that the ordinance was in compliance with the law at the time, but... Read More.

Shooting suspect appears in court

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of shots being fired at an apartment complex in Southwestern Pine Bluff on July 20 resulted in the arrest of a man witnesses identified as having fired some of the shots. Darrion Williams, 19, told an Arkansas State Police investigator that... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for man accused of stealing a motocycle

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday with a motorcycle that had been reported stolen. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Mark Glover, 56, with theft... Read More.

Pandemic assistance now available for timber harvesters and haulers

Friday, July 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Times-News, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing Pandemic assistance up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses. The funding like most pandemic assistance is to provide relief to those that have experienced losses... Read More.

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Evergreen Packaging to halt production of coated groundwood paper at Pine Bluff mill

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

The parent company of Evergreen Packaging announced Thursday it will be getting out of the coated groundwood paper business. As a result, the company will permanently halt the production of coated groundwood paper at its Pine Bluff location. A news release from the company said the... Read More.

Governor calls special session on lifting mask ban for schools

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor said Thursday that he will call lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider lifting the state’s ban on mask requirements in public schools as the state faces a surge in coronavirus cases. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he... Read More.

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Monticello looking for certified water distributor

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

The City of Monticello is searching for a full-time licensed water operator and distributor, according to the Advanced Monticellonian newspaper. In its Wednesday edition, the newspaper reported tbt the subject of a licensed operator at a meeting of the Monticello City Council where water issues... Read More.

A-State’s Hanson on Ray Guy Award Watch List

Thursday, July 29 by Laron Marbley

A-State's Hanson on Ray Guy Award Watch List JONESBORO, Ark. (7/28/21) – Arkansas State redshirt freshman punter Ryan Hanson has been named to the Ray Guy Preseason Award Watch List, the Augusta Sports Council announced Wednesday. Hanson completed his first season at A-State with 41... Read More.

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Body found near Swan Lake Rd

Arkansas congressmen commemorate Fulbright program anniversary

K9 Narcan kits donated to Sheriff’s Office

A-state recieves grant from Blue and You Foundation

Purchase limit ordinance repealed by Grant County Quorum Court

Shooting suspect appears in court

$75,000 bond set for man accused of stealing a motocycle

Pandemic assistance now available for timber harvesters and haulers

Evergreen Packaging to halt production of coated groundwood paper at Pine Bluff mill

Governor calls special session on lifting mask ban for schools

Monticello looking for certified water distributor

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