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Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With just three items on the agenda, two ordinances and a resolution, the Pine Bluff City Council was able to wrap up their regular meeting Monday in less than 30 minutes. One of those ordinances, which was read a second time, will allow... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayors Report Unveils Strategic Plan to Boost Public Safety and Police Efficiency

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The recent release of a comprehensive 113-page report by Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers highlights critical recommendations for enhancing public safety in the city. The report, stemming from the Mayor’s Transition Advisory Board, outlines several key strategies after analyzing practices from various city police... Read More.

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Arkansas Enacts New Bills to Reduce Recidivism and Aid Felon Reintegration

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas 95th General Assembly has enacted three significant bills aimed at reducing recidivism rates among released felons, with an overarching goal of facilitating their successful reintegration into society. House Bill 1931 focuses on initiating reentry preparations from the very first day of an inmate's... Read More.

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Claim Sweep in 5-4 Victory Over Southern

Monday, April 21 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Claim Sweep in 5-4 Victory Over Southern PINE BLUFF, Arkansas --Senior Carlos Rodriguez collected two extra base hits to help lead the UAPB Golden Lions over the Southern Jaguars 5-4 Saturday. Junior Steffan Fak got the win out of the bullpen for... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

The Drew County Quorum Court has adopted a new solid waste ordinance that will include some changes for commercial customers. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, commercial customers will pay a weekly fee of $125 for one collection and an additional $62.50 for each additional... Read More.

Woodlawn School District hires assistant principal and head football coach

Monday, April 21 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Woodlawn School Board announced the hiring of a new assistant principal and head football coach. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the positions became open when Zach Meyer, who had been filling both jobs, was promoted to Woodlawn Elementary... Read More.

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A $10k bond set for a man being charged with aggravated assault

Monday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of firing shots at two people Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Steven Childress, 55, with aggravated assault. During the... Read More.

A $10k bond set for a woman being charged with furnishing prohibited articles

Monday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of attempting to take contraband into a prison unit. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kandic Cunningham, 39, with furnishing... Read More.

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Arkansas State Trooper seriously injured in Sunday evening accident

Monday, April 21 by Luke Matheson

Trooper Christian Ramirez was involved in a serious single-vehicle wreck around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, on Arkansas 7 in Garland County. He underwent surgery last night and is in stable condition this morning. Trooper Ramirez, assigned to Troop K, was enroute to... Read More.

Steven Childress

Monday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 179616 Age: 55 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-20-2025 - 8:07 pm Charges: Aggravated Assault-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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Julian Dewayne Webster

Monday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 106595 Age: 32 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-19-2025 - 10:01 pm Charges: Alias Bench Warrant

Quincy Martez Grisby

Monday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 179614 Age: 28 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-19-2025 - 4:07 am Charges: Alias Bench Warrant Alias-Possession of Controlled Substance

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Pine Bluff City Council Streamlines Meeting with Quick Decisions on Ordinances and Budget Adjustments

Pine Bluff Mayors Report Unveils Strategic Plan to Boost Public Safety and Police Efficiency

Arkansas Enacts New Bills to Reduce Recidivism and Aid Felon Reintegration

UAPB Baseball: Golden Lions Claim Sweep in 5-4 Victory Over Southern

Drew County Quorum Court sets new fee for solid waste commercial customers

Woodlawn School District hires assistant principal and head football coach

A $10k bond set for a man being charged with aggravated assault

A $10k bond set for a woman being charged with furnishing prohibited articles

Arkansas State Trooper seriously injured in Sunday evening accident

Steven Childress

Julian Dewayne Webster

Quincy Martez Grisby

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