Hogs down Mississippi State 61-45

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Justin Smith scored 10 points and had 10 rebounds as Arkansas cruised to a 61-45 victory over Mississippi State on Tuesday night. Arkansas (14-5, 6-4 Southeastern Conference) ended its six-game losing streak against Mississippi State (10-9, 4-6). Connor Vanover and Moses Moody... Read More.

January fire calls show big drop compared to December

By Ray King The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department responded to 94 fewer calls in January than they did in December, according to their monthly report released Monday. The report showed that firefighters handled 307 calls in January compared to 401 in December and... Read More.
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Stand Your Ground Bill Falls in Committee

The "Stand Your Bill" is dead, for now.  The Arkansas House Judiciary Committee defeated SB 24 on a voice vote.  The bill, carried by State Senator Bob Ballinger, was previously approved by the State Senate.  The committee heard more than three hours of public... Read More.
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Arkansas House Summary 02/02/21

On Tuesday, the House passed HB1022. This bill states drivers must have their vehicle’s headlights on from sunrise to sunset. The current law states lights must be on from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise. The House also passed HB1112. This bill... Read More.

Curfew for Bars and Restaurants Lifted

Bars and restaurants are allowed to stay open past 11 pm as of Wednesday according to Gov. Hutchinson. The governor issued the curfew late last year and it began in November.        
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Gov. Hutchinson Asks President and Congress to Compromise

Gov. Hutchinson, on the heels of the latest tax revenue report showing the state's gross revenue up almost 10%, is asking the Biden Administration and Congress to compromise on a COVID relief bill. The governor says the surplus in the state is the reason why... Read More.

Alexander speaks about rezoning appeal

By Ray King On Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to overrule a decision by the Pine Bluff Planning Commission which will allow 1911 Construction Company to build single family houses and duplexes on property the company owns at Faucett and Oakwood Roads. Council Member... Read More.
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Council committee seeks solution to neighborhood speeding

By Ray King Slowing down speeding motorists, especially in residential neighborhoods is on the minds of members of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee and they may have found a solution. At a committee meeting held by Zoom Tuesday, committee chairman Council Member... Read More.
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Gamble names 3 coaches to UAPB staff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head football coach Doc Gamble has named three coaches to his staff. Bill Nickell has been named offensive line coach, Larry Warner running backs coach, and Joshua Jones safeties coach. Nickell comes to the Golden Lions after one season as... Read More.