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Grider Field Airport director “Honored” to have the 2022 Air Race Classic flying through Pine Bluff

Wednesday, June 22 by Staff

The 2022 Air Race Classic that began in Lakeland, Florida on June 21 has female pilots racing into Pine Bluff’s Grider Field Airport as the race will cover 12 different states. Pine Bluff is one of eight stops for racers along the route. Stops along... Read More.

Council approves legistlation on home business and fees charged

Wednesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Three ordinances dealing with neighborhood business districts, businesses operated out of homes, and correcting fees charged for home inspections conducted by the city was approved by the Pine Bluff City Council Tuesday night. The council voted to suspend the rules and read each... Read More.

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Sheriff discusses copper wire theft

Wednesday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Wednesday that his agency and the Pine Bluff Police Department have teamed up to try and halt a rash of thefts of copper wire at the airport. Woods appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. He went on to... Read More.

Hospital resolution passes Quorum Court

Wednesday, June 22 by Staff

A resolution extending the contract between the county and Jefferson Regional Hospital until 2099 was approved by the Quorum Court in a special called meeting Tuesday evening after being tabled during the regular meeting of the county’s legislative body Monday. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll... Read More.

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Arkansas’ 11-1 win knocks Auburn out of College World Series

Tuesday, June 21 by Staff

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Will McEntire limited Auburn to three hits and a run in seven innings, Peyton Stovall became the first player in 13 years with five hits in a College World Series game, and Arkansas eliminated the Tigers with an 11-1 victory... Read More.

Winners in City Council; Constable races announced

Tuesday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Primary Run-Off election results for democratic city council Ward One and Three and constable Vaugine Township were announced Tuesday live on Deltaplex Radio Network. The unofficial final results came down to a total of 468 votes in ward one and 621 in ward three. ... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council votes to affirm amount owed to city by Garland Trice

Tuesday, June 21 by Staff

By Ray King By a vote of 5-2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday voted to affirm the amount the city said Garland Trice owes for the removal of debris that resulted from the collapse of that building. Council member Bruce Lockett, one of the... Read More.

Jefferson County unofficial runoff election results

Tuesday, June 21 by Staff

The final unofficial results are now in from Tuesday’s runoff election in Jefferson County. Pine Bluff City Council Ward 1 LaTisha Brunson 325 Danny Walker 143 Pine Bluff City Council Ward 3 Lannette Frazier 328 Ivan Whitfield 293 Constable Vaugine Township DeShawn Bennett 922 Leon Warren 329 NOTE: Any primary winners at the city... Read More.

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URA highlights developments and blight demolitions underway

Tuesday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency met for its monthly meeting at the Donald W. Reynolds Center Tuesday to address a few topics featured on their agenda. All of the agency commissioners were present including Jimmy Dill, Travis Martin, Lloyd Franklyn Sr, Kirby Mouser,... Read More.

Deborah Mooney named Sheridan Middle School Principal

Tuesday, June 21 by Staff

A former principal and school board member in the Sheridan School District is returning as principal of Sheridan Middle School. The Sheridan School Board voted unanimously at its regular June meeting to hire Deborah Mooney for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. Mooney currently is the GcKids... Read More.

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White Hall new Superintendent discusses background; District goals

Tuesday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The new superintendent of the White Hall School District said Tuesday that he took a different path to his current position. Gary Williams, who was the Superintendent of the Crossett School District for 7 years, will assume his new duties, replacing current superintendent Doug Dorris,... Read More.

APB Helps Arkansas’ Small Farmers Obtain USDA-NRCS Funding

Tuesday, June 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Socially-disadvantaged farmers in Arkansas benefit from a decades-old partnership between the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), says Charley Williams, a UAPB alumnus and veteran NRCS soil conservationist. This cooperation helps empower... Read More.

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Grider Field Airport director “Honored” to have the 2022 Air Race Classic flying through Pine Bluff

Council approves legistlation on home business and fees charged

Sheriff discusses copper wire theft

Hospital resolution passes Quorum Court

Arkansas’ 11-1 win knocks Auburn out of College World Series

Winners in City Council; Constable races announced

Pine Bluff City Council votes to affirm amount owed to city by Garland Trice

Jefferson County unofficial runoff election results

URA highlights developments and blight demolitions underway

Deborah Mooney named Sheridan Middle School Principal

White Hall new Superintendent discusses background; District goals

APB Helps Arkansas’ Small Farmers Obtain USDA-NRCS Funding

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