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Drew County Quorum Court approves employee stipend

Thursday, November 17 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Drew County Quorum Court approved a year-end stipend for county employees. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, current full-time employees with a year or more of employment will receive $750 and currently employed part-time employees with at least a... Read More.

Previous convicted felon arrested after gun was found

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with multiple prior convictions was arrested Tuesday after sheriff’s investigators found him with a gun in his pocket. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said Aaron Willis, 28, has been convicted of residential burglary and theft... Read More.

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McCorvey explains new hotel name

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

When it is completed, the hotel adjacent to the Pine Bluff Convention Center will be a Marriott Hotel. Joseph McCorvey, the Executive Director of the Convention Center said it would cost between $20 and $22 million to tear down the existing plaza hotel and build... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for man accused of rape

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of having sex with an underage girl. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Villa Eans, 31, with rape. Reading from an... Read More.

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Black Business Expo and Brunch to focus on community, connections, and conversation

Thursday, November 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The very first Black Business Expo and Brunch focused on community, connections, and conversation is scheduled to take place Saturday, November 16th at the Art Space on 623 South main from 10 am until 1 pm. This expo is hosted by Jennifer Jones, Ulanda... Read More.

UAPB Women Hoops Davenport Earns SWAC Weekly Honors

Thursday, November 17 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops Davenport Earns SWAC Weekly Honors BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Maori Davenport for SWAC Women's Basketball Weekly Honors for her phenomenal performances during the opening week of the season. Impact Player of the Week Davenport contributed significantly for the Lady... Read More.

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UAPB Softball Inks Two During Early Signing Period

Thursday, November 17 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Softball Inks Two During Early Signing Period PINE BLUFF, AR. - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head coach Michael Bumpers announced the addition of student-athletes to the class of 2023 after they signed their National Letter of Intent earlier this week. Melani Francis... Read More.