Local Superintendents Discuss Unique Plans

With students in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County heading back to classrooms in just over two weeks, school administrators are preparing for different methods of teaching as compared to previous years. Rather than students spending their entire day in classrooms, the Pine Bluff, Dollarway and... Read More.
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Local student Tirzah Walden receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Tirzah D. Walden from White Hall, AR, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.  The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.  The... Read More.

Local courts establish guidelines for reopening on May 18

On Monday, May 18th, Jefferson County Judge Kimberly Bridgforth and Pine Bluff Judge John Kearney's District Court will re-open to the public. Jefferson County District Court will be operating as a Drive-Thru.  Please call (870) 541-4646 prior to that date, so your case can be... Read More.
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Local businesses feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis

Small businesses in the Deltaplex area are being forced to adjust to new ways of business with the COVID-19 situation in our area of the state. Some businesses are experiencing a reduction in business, while others are changing how they operate in order to... Read More.
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Local court procedures change during COVID-19 crisis

BY: RAY KING The Arkansas Supreme Court has issued a series of orders dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic and those orders are being implemented in the courts of Jefferson County. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr., on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting people who have been exposed... Read More.
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Local election numbers down on Super Tuesday

The 2020 Primary election is now come and gone, and some candidates are celebrating victories while some are dealing with defeat, and others are preparing for runoff elections. While Super Tuesday is now in the past, there is one glaring issue that stands out for... Read More.

SUPER TUESDAY: Local election results

Below you will find election results from local races in Jefferson, Cleveland, Grant, and Lincoln counties. PINE BLUFF MAYOR CANDIDATES Shirley Washington – Democrat - 5,895 Ivan Whitfield – Democrat - 1,179 Steven Mays – Democrat - 711 PINE BLUFF CITY CLERK Janice L. Roberts – Democrat - 5,004 Sharon Hardin... Read More.