SUPER TUESDAY: Local elections take center stage

Super Tuesday is here, and there are numerous important positions that citizens will vote for in our local counties. Early voting has taken place since February 18. In Jefferson County 5,034 citizens have voted early with 903 citizens voting on the final day. Those numbers... Read More.

Arkansas Selects Local Leader for Delta Leadership Program

Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon, Director of Hospitality and Tourism Initiatives at The University of Arkansas at Monticello will participate in the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Delta Leadership Institute (DLI.) She will join fellows from the seven other Delta states to participate in the 10-month... Read More.
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Local Volunteers Serve Flood Victims and Workers

A group of volunteers set up and served lunch directly in front of Pine Bluff Truck and Trailer from 11:00-1:00 Tuesday.  This meal was for flood victims and the volunteers working during this recovery effort.  Win Trafford helped organize the lunch and said a... Read More.

Berrey Starts Conversation With Local Contractors

    The Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Resort Construction Team held a meeting for Pine Bluff and Jefferson County contractors at the Pine Bluff Convention Center last night. The room was packed as John Berrey, Chairman of the Business Committee of the Quapaw Nation and Chairman of... Read More.
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HUD Announces Grant To Fight Local Homelessness

      $4.1 million in grants to support homeless programs across Arkansas have been issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants are aimed in an effort to support the reduction of homelessness and to possibly end it as well. HUD says the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Small Business Association Promotes Local Businesses

The Pine Bluff Small Business Association formed three years ago with three original members who met at Shannon’s Restaurant in Dollarway. Déjà Vu Upscale Consignment owner Trisha Shank, Brumett and Associates owner Bill Brumett, and Shannon’s Restaurant owner Shannon Carruthers sat down to discuss... Read More.
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EASI Honors Local Law Enforcement

Emergency Ambulance Service Inc. and Foster’s Towing Service hosted the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon  Thursday, June 14, at EASI, 514 W. Fifth Ave. All Jefferson County Law Enforcement Officers enjoyed a free barbecue lunch and live entertainment. Josh Bishop, CEO of EASI said the... Read More.