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Deadline for 1890 National Scholars program is March 1

Tuesday, January 14 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The application deadline for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 National Scholars Program is March 1, Dr. Obadiah Njue, interim dean for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, said. The program awards... Read More.

Entergy Arkansas completes power restoration from Winter Storm Cora

Tuesday, January 14 by Luke Matheson

Entergy Arkansas has successfully completed restoring power to all customers whose homes and businesses could safely receive power following last week’s Winter Storm Cora. The first major storm of the year hit Arkansas on Thursday, bringing arctic cold, heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain that... Read More.

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Woods issues statement after proposed budget vetoed

Tuesday, January 14 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. Issues Statement on Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson's Vetoed Budget and Retaliatory Actions Jefferson County, Arkansas - January 14, 2024 -- It is with grave disappointment and concern that I address the actions taken by Jefferson County Judge Gerald... Read More.

Pond Owners: Remember Keys for Ensuring Good Crappie Populations

Tuesday, January 14 by Alex Bivens

No southern freshwater fish is pursued more aggressively for their delicious filets and satisfying fishing quite like crappie, Scott Jones, Extension small impoundment specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. From murky backwater cypress swamps in the Delta to deep clear... Read More.

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Jefferson County Faces Impasse as Budget Vote Fails After Marathon Meeting

Monday, January 13 by Greg

By Ray King A last ditch effort to approve a 2025 budget for Jefferson County in order to avoid seeing county government shut down failed Monday following a meeting that lasted four and-a-half hours. With Justice of the Peace Roy Agee absent, seven members of the... Read More.

Mayor Vivian Flowers Invites Residents to Serve on Transition Committees

Monday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

In its first meeting on Saturday, Jan. 11, Mayor Vivian Flowers’ Transition Advisory Board convened to outline their roles in shaping the administration’s priorities for Pine Bluff’s future. The Board, representing diverse expertise and community engagement, invites Pine Bluff residents to actively participate in... Read More.

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Arkansas State baseball signs 4, including White Hall’s Ursery

Monday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced the additions of Cole Huebner, Ckyler Tengler, Myles Mayse, and Ryan Ursery to the 2026 roster on Thursday. Ursery, a left-handed pitcher, joins the Red Wolves after posting a 3.89 ERA and an 11-4 record during lone... Read More.

ASP investigating Eudora homicide

Monday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

EUDORA, Ark. — The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating the death of Jamarion Plummer, 25, of Eudora at the request of the Eudora Police Department (EPD). The incident occurred on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m.,... Read More.

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ASP investigating officer involved shooting in Maumelle

Monday, January 13 by Luke Matheson

MAUMELLE, Ark. — The Maumelle Police Department (MPD) has requested the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Crystal Hill Road on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at around 2 p.m. MPD was assisting Metropolitan Emergency Medical... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court redistributes money from American Rescue Plan

Monday, January 13 by Ray King

An emergency meeting of the Grant County Quorum Court on Dec. 30 modified money the county received from the American Rescue Plan Act. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the following redistributions were made: Treasurer’s Office, $8,680; Courthouse Operations, $93,354.98; County Museum, $49,859.13; County General Fund,... Read More.

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Cleveland County buys new equipment for road department

Monday, January 13 by Ray King

Cleveland County has bought new equipment for its road department, according to the Cleveland County Herald. At its recent meeting, County Judge Jimmy Cummins told the Quorum Court the county had purchased a 2021Mack Dump Truck for $48,000 from Dumas Motors and a cross belly... Read More.

A $100k bond was set for a PB man on drug and weapons charges

Monday, January 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jalyn Reed, 31, with possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.

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Deadline for 1890 National Scholars program is March 1

Entergy Arkansas completes power restoration from Winter Storm Cora

Woods issues statement after proposed budget vetoed

Pond Owners: Remember Keys for Ensuring Good Crappie Populations

Jefferson County Faces Impasse as Budget Vote Fails After Marathon Meeting

Mayor Vivian Flowers Invites Residents to Serve on Transition Committees

Arkansas State baseball signs 4, including White Hall’s Ursery

ASP investigating Eudora homicide

ASP investigating officer involved shooting in Maumelle

Grant County Quorum Court redistributes money from American Rescue Plan

Cleveland County buys new equipment for road department

A $100k bond was set for a PB man on drug and weapons charges

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