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Arkansas Farmers Call on Congress to Protect $20 Billion in Essential Conservation Funding

Tuesday, March 19 by Alex Bivens

Proposed rollbacks in the next Farm Bill threaten farmers and Arkansas’s largest industry. LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas farmers are raising their voices to urge Congress to protect $20 billion of conservation funding from cuts in the next Farm Bill. This funding is already flowing directly... Read More.

Recycling, Composting legislation passes U.S. Senate

Tuesday, March 19 by Ray King

UPDATED 3-20-2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad group of stakeholders have voiced support following Senate passage of the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) and the Recycling Infrastructure Accessibility Act (RIAA) — legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public... Read More.

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A $50k bond was set for a Stuttgart man accused of stabbing a relative

Tuesday, March 19 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Stuttgart man currently on parole who allegedly stabbed a relative Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Travonte Cole, 23, with second-degree battery. Reading from... Read More.

A $15k cash only bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of kicking a hospital employee

Tuesday, March 19 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of kicking a hospital employee who was trying to treat him for a gunshot wound. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Air fryers being recalled due to fire danger

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

The USPSC is recalling nearly 300,000 air fryers made by Insignia sold by Best Buy due to a fire hazard. The fryers can overheat while being used, causing the handles to melt. The glass can also shatter causing fire, burn and cut hazards. Several... Read More.

Disney On Ice rolls into NLR next month

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero will be skating into Simmons Bank Arena April 11th-14th for six great shows. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will be there will many of their friends for this great show, which will showcase various stories of heroism. Also... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Arsenal to host blood drive

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

Blood donations are always down during the spring and summer months due to vacations and other travel. However, need is always up due to more people spending time outside and an increase in vehicle accidents. The Pine Bluff Arsenal will have a blood drive on... Read More.

Rashad Williams set to play in All-Star Game

Tuesday, March 19 by Rick Walker

UAPB guard Rashad Williams will be heading to Arizona next month to compete in the prestigious HBCU All-Star Game. The game will be at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix at noon on April 7th, and be broadcast on CBS. Williams, the SWAC Newcomer of The... Read More.

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City Council turns down ordinance to limit small box stores

Monday, March 18 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 4 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday turned down an ordinance that would have regulated the location of small box stores, specifically dollar stores in an effort to attract a grocery store to the east... Read More.

Former Watson Chapel star continues to dominate in Cardinals spring training

Monday, March 18 by Rick Walker

Tink Hence has opened a lot of eyes this spring and continues to make a push towards getting on the Cardinals big league roster. The former Watson Chapel pitcher was one of the St Louis representatives in inaugural Spring Breakout Games. These games highlight... Read More.

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UAPB star guard says she will return for one more run

Monday, March 18 by Rick Walker

Lady Lions guard Zaay Green says she will return to play for Dawn Thornton next season. Green told reporters of her plans after UAPB was eliminated on Friday from the SWAC tournament. The Duncanville, Texas native played this year as a grad student but... Read More.

PB City Council member Lanette Frazier co-sponsored a proposed ordinance for the installation of speed humps

Monday, March 18 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance clarifying the requirements for the installation of speed humps in the city. Council member Lanette Frazier, who co-sponsored the legislation explained what it does when she appeared on Talk Back... Read More.

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Arkansas Farmers Call on Congress to Protect $20 Billion in Essential Conservation Funding

Recycling, Composting legislation passes U.S. Senate

A $50k bond was set for a Stuttgart man accused of stabbing a relative

A $15k cash only bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of kicking a hospital employee

Air fryers being recalled due to fire danger

Disney On Ice rolls into NLR next month

Pine Bluff Arsenal to host blood drive

Rashad Williams set to play in All-Star Game

City Council turns down ordinance to limit small box stores

Former Watson Chapel star continues to dominate in Cardinals spring training

UAPB star guard says she will return for one more run

PB City Council member Lanette Frazier co-sponsored a proposed ordinance for the installation of speed humps

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