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Lafayette Woods Jr. talks jail operations and budgets

Monday, November 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

As Jefferson County elected officials are working on their budgets for 2023, one of the most important budgets is the one for the sheriff’s office and the jails. Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. recently appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked how much... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Thursday, November 3 by Staff

The taste of retirement didn't take long for John Hughes, 49 to return to law enforcement after his August 31stretirement as one of Pine Bluff Police Departments most tenured officers. On November 1st, the retired Pine Bluff Vice & Narcotics Detective and former U.S. Drug... Read More.

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Retired UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis Jr., dies at 88

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

The long-time chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff died Sunday at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Lawrence A. Davis Jr., was 88. Davis was named chancellor of UAPB in November 1991 and remained there until he retired in May 2012. He grew up on the campus... Read More.

Johnnie Lang Jr. Named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week

Wednesday, October 5 by Staff

Arkansas State senior running back Johnnie Lang Jr. was named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday after totaling 254 all-purpose yards, including a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, in a 45-28 victory over ULM. Lang Jr. became the... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr talks about prank text arrest

Thursday, September 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

An 18-year-old student in the Watson Chapel School District was arrested Wednesday afternoon after an investigation into telephone threats against the school. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. talked about the investigation that resulted in the arrest of... Read More.

False report of a bomb leads to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Schools

Friday, September 23 by Staff

According to the Pine Bluff Police Department a series of text messages were received by the 911 call center in Pine Bluff at about 2:20 p.m. with a person reporting that police and ambulances were needed at Watson Chapel High School. The texter reported that... Read More.

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Prank texts lead to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Jr High

Friday, September 16 by Staff

UPDATE: The alert of an active shooter at Watson Chapel Junior High School and Watson Chapel High School received through Short Message Service (SMS) text message this morning that prompted a huge law enforcement presence and panicked parents and students was a hoax, Jefferson County... Read More.

Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission announces school supply giveaway tour

Monday, August 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is giving back to the youth before the school year begins with a back-to-school statewide supply tour. The commission will host their Back to School Statewide Supply Tour, Saturday, August 13. The tour will... Read More.

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Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. gives his thoughts on Tuesday night’s Juvenile Violence forum

Wednesday, August 3 by Staff

Community leaders, law enforcement, clergy, parole and probation officers, and local politicians attended a youth violence community forum held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Tuesday night that was hosted by youth violence experts Robert “Bob” Bermingham, Michelle Darling, and John A. Tuell. The... Read More.

Nick Smith Jr. named USA TODAY National Boys Basketball Player Of The Year

Monday, August 1 by Staff

Incoming University of Arkansas freshman Nick Smith Jr., was tabbed the USA TODAY National High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Fellow Razorback signee Derrian Ford was one of 24 finalists up for the award as well. According to USA TODAY, “Smith masterfully used... Read More.

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UAPB Baseball Adds Hometown Standout Pitcher Little Jr. For The 2023 Season

Monday, August 1 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head baseball coach Carlos James announced the addition of right-handed pitcher Randy Little Jr. to the 2023 roster. A Pine Bluff native, Little Jr. was a standout for Watson Chapel High School, earning All-Conference and All-State selections during the 2018... Read More.

City hosts renaming ceremony in dedication of Carl A. Redus Jr.

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff hosted a renaming ceremony to rename the Aquatics Center in honor of the former mayor Carl A. Redus Jr. The ceremony took place Friday, July 29th at the Aquatics Center facility. Present was Mayor Shirley Washington and her office,... Read More.

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Lafayette Woods Jr. talks jail operations and budgets

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. names new UnderSheriff

Retired UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis Jr., dies at 88

Johnnie Lang Jr. Named Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week

Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr talks about prank text arrest

False report of a bomb leads to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Schools

Prank texts lead to “Code Black” at Watson Chapel Jr High

Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission announces school supply giveaway tour

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. gives his thoughts on Tuesday night’s Juvenile Violence forum

Nick Smith Jr. named USA TODAY National Boys Basketball Player Of The Year

UAPB Baseball Adds Hometown Standout Pitcher Little Jr. For The 2023 Season

City hosts renaming ceremony in dedication of Carl A. Redus Jr.

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