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PBHS’s Ceremonial groundbreaking had multiple speakers for this “Historic” day

Wednesday, June 19 by Alex Bivens

A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Wednesday morning at the current site of the Pine Bluff High School which will also be the site of the new high school. Mayor Shirley Washington, State Representative and democrat nominee and presumed Mayor-elect Vivian Flowers, School District Board President... Read More.

Single Parent Scholarship Fund gets $30,000 donation

Wednesday, June 19 by Ray King

Little Rock — The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is thrilled to announce it has received a generous $30,000 grant from the Dallas-based Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation. The grant will be used to provide crucial resources to low-income single parent students... Read More.

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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree on the new PBHS Ground Breaking Ceremony

Wednesday, June 19 by Alex Bivens

School officials, political figures and members of the public were on hand Wednesday as ground was broken for the new Pine Bluff High School. The new $74 million building is expected to open for the 2026-2027 school year. Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked... Read More.

Legislators continued debate on tax cuts Tuesday

Wednesday, June 19 by Ray King

LLITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Legislation Special Session continued into day two voting on legislation involving tax credits for a reduction in income tax rates and property taxes. For the past decade, legislators have continued to decrease the annual income tax rates. If this new bill is... Read More.

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John Fenley, Pine Bluff Mayoral candidate explains what he would like to do if he is elected

Wednesday, June 19 by Alex Bivens

John Fenley, the Libertarian Party candidate for Mayor of Pine Bluff was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and was asked to detail some of the things he wants to do if he gets elected in November. He was talking specifically about the... Read More.

Hit and Run in Pine Bluff marks 3 homicide in 3 days

Tuesday, June 18 by Greg

Saturday morning Officers with the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to the area of 33rd and Hazel in reference to a dead body. On arrival, officers found a deceased female on the East side of Hazel. The female had apparently been struck by an... Read More.

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Motown musical part of 24-25 Broadway series in Little Rock

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

The electrifying new musical that chronicles the rise and fall of the Temptations is one of several shows announced for the upcoming season of entertainment during the Broadway Season at Robinson Center Music Hall. "Ain't To Proud - The Life and Times of The... Read More.

Outreach has begun for those needing help with summer cooling bills

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

The annual LIHEAP program from the Central Delta Community Action Agency is transitioning into their summer phase and they are already reaching out to those who are going to need help. Hayley Brakebill was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltplex and first... Read More.

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Libertarian Party candidate for PB Mayor John Fenley explains why he’s running

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

After Vivian Flowers defeated current Mayor Shirley Washington in a run-off, a majority of Pine Bluff residents assumed that she was home free and would be sworn in as the new Mayor in January. That might still happen but Flowers has to get by Libertarian... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a PB man accused of pointing a gun at his wife

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at his wife and threatening to kill her. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kenneth Ogelsby,... Read More.

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The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday took the first step in utilizing public and private facilities as event centers. By a vote of 7-1, the council approved a resolution creating the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce to “propose and review policies... Read More.

Legislature discusses tax cuts and game and fish budget

Tuesday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday advanced income and property tax cuts and a compromise proposal to avoid a shutdown of the state’s hunting and fishing programs. Lawmakers moved quickly on the main agenda items for the special session Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

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PBHS’s Ceremonial groundbreaking had multiple speakers for this “Historic” day

Single Parent Scholarship Fund gets $30,000 donation

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree on the new PBHS Ground Breaking Ceremony

Legislators continued debate on tax cuts Tuesday

John Fenley, Pine Bluff Mayoral candidate explains what he would like to do if he is elected

Hit and Run in Pine Bluff marks 3 homicide in 3 days

Motown musical part of 24-25 Broadway series in Little Rock

Outreach has begun for those needing help with summer cooling bills

Libertarian Party candidate for PB Mayor John Fenley explains why he’s running

A $15k bond was set for a PB man accused of pointing a gun at his wife

The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

Legislature discusses tax cuts and game and fish budget

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