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Governor sets goal for state vaccinations

Wednesday, May 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal to have half of the state’s population at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus within the next three months. Hutchinson set the goal as the state continues to lag most of... Read More.

Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Tuesday, May 4 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court Tuesday that it looks like the county will be going to court after being sued by the City of Pine Bluff over fees for jail bed space. Copies of a letter addressed... Read More.

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Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Department was recently awarded a $3 Million Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Dr. Michael Eggleton who is the Principal Investigator and Professor of Fisheries Science along with... Read More.

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State surplus growing, financial office says

Tuesday, May 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office on Tuesday said the state’s surplus for the current fiscal year has grown to nearly $717 million. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available general revenue for the fiscal year that began July... Read More.

UAPB Softball Split Doubleheader With Texas Southern

Tuesday, May 4 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Softball Split Doubleheader With Texas Southern Houston, TX. - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff softball team split their doubleheader at Texas Southern, losing 4-0 in game one and 8-5 in game two at Memorial Park. Game 1: Texas Southern 4 UAPB 0 In game one, the... Read More.

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Fire Department reports structure fires up in April

Tuesday, May 4 by Ray King

By Ray King A nearly 60-percent increase in structure fires during the month of April was offset with an equal drop in brush/grass/rubbish fires, according to the monthly report from the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department. For the month, there were 361 incidents reported... Read More.

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An ordinance setting out procedures for the City of Pine Bluff to sell the property to individuals won approval from the City Council during a meeting Monday night. Among other things, the ordinance requires that individuals wanting to buy city-owned property submit a... Read More.

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Felicia Boyd

Tuesday, May 4 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 108658 Age: 34 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 05-03-2021 - 3:31 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant Theft of property-THEFT OF PROPERTY / ALL OTHER Possession of controlled substances

Darius Marquees Thomas

Tuesday, May 4 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 152017 Age: 21 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 05-03-2021 - 7:57 am Release Date: 05-03-2021 - 1:58 pm Charges: Aggravated Assault-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Aggravated Robbery-AGGRAVATED ROBBERY TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PHYSICAL INJURY Domestic Battering III

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Webb announces run for Lt. Governor

Tuesday, May 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Republican Party Chairman Doyle Webb announced Tuesday he’s running for lieutenant governor next year, making him the third GOP candidate to seek the state’s No. 2 constitutional office. “I look forward to a vigorous campaign and getting out... Read More.

Pine Bluff city council passes 2 resolutions increasing pay for 2 employees

Monday, May 3 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday grappled with two resolutions, one changing a part-time secretary’s position to full time in the Inspection Department and the second adjusting the compensation for the city’s zoning official. Both were adopted but by different margins with... Read More.

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Governor sets goal for state vaccinations

Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Department awarded $3 Million grant

State surplus growing, financial office says

UAPB Softball Split Doubleheader With Texas Southern

Fire Department reports structure fires up in April

Ordinance for procedures to sell city property approved by City Council

Felicia Boyd

Darius Marquees Thomas

Webb announces run for Lt. Governor

Pine Bluff city council passes 2 resolutions increasing pay for 2 employees

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