Chief Franklin on Blue Rain

By Ray King Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., on Wednesday talked about a new program that he has implemented in an effort to reduce crime in the city. Franklin, a retired Arkansas State Police Capt., was selected Mayor Shirley Washington to run the... Read More.

Rain may change outlook for Arkansas dove, teal season openers

LITTLE ROCK — Cooler weather and rain may bring mixed emotions for wingshooters looking forward to some September seasons. Cloudbursts brought on the wings of Hurricane Laura have transformed some areas of the state overnight, affecting the prospects for dove hunting and early teal... Read More.
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Persistent rain and flooding a problem for Arkansas farmers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The wet weather has brought uncertainty to Arkansas’ spring’s harvest, as persistent rainfall has made it difficult for many farmers to plant their crops. Along with organic vegetables, the planting of soybeans, cotton, corn and rice is also lagging, even... Read More.

Monday Evening Rain Brings Floods To PB Roads

Monday evening rain brought flooding to parts of Pine Bluff. The city received 3.44 inches of rain yesterday. This is a new record for rainfall in a single day per the National Weather Service.       Due to flooding at the Main Police Department at 200 E.... Read More.
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Free Rain Garden Workshop Set; Volunteers Needed

The Southeast Arkansas Stormwater Education Program is seeking volunteers to assist with a rain garden maintenance workshop on Wednesday, August 22nd. This event will take place from 8:30 to 10:30am at Liberty Utilities, 1100 State Street in Pine Bluff.  The workshop will include an overview... Read More.