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Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

Monday, January 31 by Staff

Last week, People Shores conducted a job fair in Pine Bluff but according to Allison Thompson, President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, they are not the only company that is hiring. Thompson appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and... Read More.

$500,000 cash-only bond for man accused of robbing local bank

Friday, January 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of robbing a bank on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Demetrius Nelson, 25, of White Hall with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff & Watson Chapel become first local teams to win King Cotton Holiday Classic games since tournament’s return

Wednesday, December 29 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras became the first team from Jefferson County to win a game in the King Cotton Holiday Classic since the tournament returned to action in 2018 with a 63-50 victory over Calvary Baptist, while Watson Chapel followed up with a 26-25... Read More.

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Tuesday, November 30 by Staff

A number of key stakeholders and partners have been identified who have proactively taken significant notice to the upstart of a new gang initiative in Pine Bluff. Gangs and public attention to senseless violence resulting in several murders has been heightened in our community. In... Read More.

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Dumas Police Request ASP Assistance In Local Homicide Case

Friday, November 26 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police has been requested by Dumas authorities to investigate a shooting incident that has claimed the life of a 39 year-old man. About 1:15 AM today Dumas police officers received a report of gunfire at 103 South Beech Street. Inside the residence... Read More.

Pine Bluff URA starts demolition of condemned house next to local school playground

Wednesday, October 13 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has been working diligently throughout the year to complete its list of demolition projects to remove dilapidated properties from throughout the community. On Wednesday, October 13th the agency began its fourth demolition of the month at 606 W.... Read More.

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A&P Commission to join American Association of State and Local History Conference

Tuesday, September 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Marketing Committee Advertising and Promotion Commission met for their monthly meeting on Monday, September 13 under the leadership of Chair Berinda Eugene. The director of the commission, Sheri Storie, gave her report to the board which discussed future events and plans... Read More.

Pro Football Hall of Famer joined Jefferson Regional in local vaccine clinic

Wednesday, September 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson Regional Hospital hosted a vaccine clinic with a special guest, Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson, on Wednesday, September 8. The clinic took place at the hospital's Healthworks Clinic located in Watson Chapel from 9 am until 11 am and was open... Read More.

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$50,000 bond for man accused of breaking into a local business

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a man accused of breaking into a business on Blake Street Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Buck Maddox, 43, with commercial burglary and... Read More.

Woman arrested for sexually assualting another woman inside local store

Tuesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Sunday after she allegedly assaulted another woman inside a convenience store. Lawanda Rogers, 45, was taken into custody after police were sent to the E-Z Mart on North Walnut Street at 10:20 a.m. During a court hearing Tuesday,... Read More.

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Governor signs bill to ban state or local mask mandates

Friday, April 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law Thursday legislation to ban state or local mask mandates for preventing the spread of the coronavirus, even though the prohibition will not take effect until later this summer. Hutchinson last month dropped the... Read More.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday his office is always looking for ways to improve the programs and services they provide to the community and one of them is to try and deal with food insecurity. Appearing on Talk Back Live... Read More.

Stories tagged with: local

Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

$500,000 cash-only bond for man accused of robbing local bank

Pine Bluff & Watson Chapel become first local teams to win King Cotton Holiday Classic games since tournament’s return

Local community stakeholders announce G.R.I.P. initiative to combat gang violence

Dumas Police Request ASP Assistance In Local Homicide Case

Pine Bluff URA starts demolition of condemned house next to local school playground

A&P Commission to join American Association of State and Local History Conference

Pro Football Hall of Famer joined Jefferson Regional in local vaccine clinic

$50,000 bond for man accused of breaking into a local business

Woman arrested for sexually assualting another woman inside local store

Governor signs bill to ban state or local mask mandates

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

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