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Tuesday night murder is 3rd day in a row in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, June 9 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. On June 8, 2021, at about 7:18 P.M., officers responded to the area of 2000 W. 8th in reference to a person lying in the street. The officers located 38... Read More.

Planning and Development committee adds 18 to condemn list

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Planning and Development Committee met Tuesday evening with Mayor Shirley Washington, Council member Bruce Lockett, Council member Lloyd Holcomb and others via zoom to discuss a number of topics. The topics included in their discussion ranged from removing certain properties from... Read More.

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Council committee approves recommendations for boards and committees

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A proposed ordinance calling on city boards and commissions to submit minutes of their meetings and an annual report of their goals and accomplishments won approval from the City Council’s Administration Committee Tuesday afternoon. Committee Chairman Lloyd Holcomb and Council Member Glen Brown... Read More.

GoForward Pine Bluff graduates first fellow through Teach Pine Bluff Iniative

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy On Monday during the City Council meeting, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff, Dr. Ryan Watley, and Executive Director of the Generator Mildred Franco announced that they have their first fellow from Teach Pine Bluff Initiative to complete their masters of Education... Read More.

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Betty Dickey hired to coordinate legislative redistricting

Tuesday, June 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas board that redraws legislative district boundaries every 10 years following the U.S. census has hired a former state chief justice to be the panel’s coordinator. The Arkansas Board of Apportionment hired Betty Dickey on Monday at a rate... Read More.

Jefferson County collections, spending up over 2020

Tuesday, June 8 by Ray King

Through May of this year, Jefferson County had collected $10.5 million more than through May 2020 and spent just over $10 million more. According to the county’s financial report which County Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin presented during the Quorum Court meeting Monday, Jefferson County had collected... Read More.

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9-year-old becomes Little Miss Arkansas Finalist

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Nariya Ackles who is a Pine Bluff native recently competed in the 2021 National American Miss State pageant for the first time, June 3rd-5th in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she competed and became a finalist as Little Miss Arkansas. Nariya is only 9-years-old... Read More.

Teenager killed in Monday shooting

Tuesday, June 8 by Ray King

A 14-year-old girl was found shot to death Monday night in Pine Bluff, the 9th homicide of the year and the second in two days in the same area. According to police, the girl was found inside a car between 23rd and 24th Avenue on... Read More.

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Woman arrested for sexually assualting another woman inside local store

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly assaulted another woman inside a convenience store. Lawanda Rogers, 45, was taken into custody after police were sent to the E-Z Mart on North Walnut Street at 10:20 a.m. During a court hearing Tuesday,... Read More.

Nine Red Wolves Land Southland Bowling League All-Academic Recognition

Tuesday, June 8 by Laron Marbley

Nine Red Wolves Land Southland Bowling League All-Academic Recognition JONESBORO, Ark. (6/7/21) – Following a remarkable season that ended with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Collegiate Bowling Championship, all nine members of the Arkansas State bowling team receiving Southland Bowling League All-Academic recognition, the... Read More.

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Legendary Arkansas Track & Field Coach John McDonnell Passes Away

Tuesday, June 8 by Laron Marbley

Legendary Arkansas Track & Field Coach John McDonnell Passes Away FAYETTEVILLE – Legendary University of Arkansas men’s track and field coach John McDonnell passed away on Monday evening in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 82. The following is a statement from the McDonnell family regarding the... Read More.

Pine Bluff city council adopts amendment to fire department policies and procedures

Monday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff City Council met for their first meeting in June Monday and discussed four resolutions and three ordinances. One of the ordinances to be approved was an amendment to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Fire and Emergency Services... Read More.

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Tuesday night murder is 3rd day in a row in Pine Bluff

Council committee approves recommendations for boards and committees

GoForward Pine Bluff graduates first fellow through Teach Pine Bluff Iniative

Betty Dickey hired to coordinate legislative redistricting

Jefferson County collections, spending up over 2020

9-year-old becomes Little Miss Arkansas Finalist

Teenager killed in Monday shooting

Woman arrested for sexually assualting another woman inside local store

Nine Red Wolves Land Southland Bowling League All-Academic Recognition

Legendary Arkansas Track & Field Coach John McDonnell Passes Away

Pine Bluff city council adopts amendment to fire department policies and procedures

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