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Kelvontra Lambert

Thursday, July 27 by Alex Bivens

Age: 25 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Monticello, AR Booking Date: 07-26-2023 8:29pm Charges: Driving on a suspended license Failure to appear Failure to comply to court order arrest made Possession of Controlled substance

WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting, Approves Resignations and New Hires

Wednesday, July 26 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board met on Tuesday evening to approve updates made to the student handbook, a petition for board-to-board transfer, and also began discussion on the Cellphone policy. Legal counsel was suggested by Superintendent Wilson to ensure that the district remains compliant with... Read More.

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Franklin calls on County Judge to make committee appointments

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

By Ray King A member of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Wednesday asked County Judge Gerald Robinson to appoint members of the Quorum Court to various committees as soon as possible. According to a letter from Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr., “committees play... Read More.

July 15th murder suspect surrenders to police

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A 17-year-old Pine Bluff boy identified as a suspect in the shooting death of another teenager on July 15 will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare capital murder charge against him. Kylon Bead surrendered to police Monday after and has been held... Read More.

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District Judge Kearney announces bid for reelection

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

John L. Kearney, currently serving as District Court Judge in Division 2, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, now in his fourth, 4-year term, has announced his candidacy for re-election to that position in the 2024 election. Judge Kearney was first elected to the position and began serving... Read More.

$7500 bond set for Pine Bluff man allegedly getting into an altercation with wife

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who pleaded no contest to misdemeanor domestic battery in 2022 was arrested on a similar allegation July 21 and is now facing a felony. Earl Ervin, 48, was taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle Ervin was driving... Read More.

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UAPB Football Lands Three On Preseason All-SWAC Conference Second-Team

Wednesday, July 26 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football Lands Three On Preseason All-SWAC Conference Second-Team Birmingham, AL.- With less than 40 days away from the season opener, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team landed three student-athletes on the SWAC All-Conference team, announced Tuesday by the conference. Senior offensive lineman... Read More.

Local agencies and volunteers lend aid after fire at Jefferson Regional Hospital

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

In the face of great adversity, our community along with EASI Ambulance Service and Hydrating Hometown Heroes, came together to help the staff and patients at Jefferson Regional Hospital. As you know, from our earlier story, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer... Read More.

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State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)— Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery has died a day after announcing he was leaving office following two strokes he experienced over the past several months, his office said. He was 66. Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died from complications from his... Read More.

Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter explained the difference between police making arrest and the filing of formal charges

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

At a press conference last week, Pine Bluff Police laid out details of the 7 homicides that have occurred in the city since May that resulted in the deaths of juveniles 18 and under. Also speaking at that press conference was Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle... Read More.

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UAPB Announces New Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Tuesday, July 25 by Greg

Dr. Andrea Stewart has been named Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Dr. Stewart has served as UAPB Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs since August 15, 2022. Prior to her interim... Read More.

Entergy crews working to restore power

Tuesday, July 25 by Greg

Update: (JULY 26, 2023 – PINE BLUFF, AR) At approximately 5 pm on Tuesday, July 25th, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer switch on the main campus of Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. The fire took place outside and was quickly extinguished with... Read More.

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Kelvontra Lambert

WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting, Approves Resignations and New Hires

Franklin calls on County Judge to make committee appointments

July 15th murder suspect surrenders to police

District Judge Kearney announces bid for reelection

$7500 bond set for Pine Bluff man allegedly getting into an altercation with wife

UAPB Football Lands Three On Preseason All-SWAC Conference Second-Team

Local agencies and volunteers lend aid after fire at Jefferson Regional Hospital

State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter explained the difference between police making arrest and the filing of formal charges

UAPB Announces New Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Entergy crews working to restore power

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