Mask mandate trial gets underway

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge is holding a trial on whether to strike down a state law he’s temporarily blocked that bans mask mandates by schools and other governmental entities. The trial begins Monday before Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox, who... Read More.
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Second Annual Shoes for Kids Drive Underway

Pine Bluff Interested Citizens for Voter Registration, Inc. (PBICVR) announces its second annual Shoes for Kids Drive.  The goal is to collect 250 pairs of new and gently used shoes for needy children. The community is asked to help collect shoes which can be dropped... Read More.
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Coat Drive Underway to Benefit SEARK Career Closet

The Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) College administrative specialists are sponsoring a Coat Drive now through November 30, 2018. This drive will benefit the SEARK Career Closet.  The general public is encouraged to donate gently used, business appropriate coats at the Welcome Center, located at 1900 Hazel... Read More.

Courthouse Gang Silent Auction Underway

The Courthouse Gang Silent Auction is currently underway at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Star City, AR. Bidding began on Thursday, November 1, 2018 and will close on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 4:20pm. All proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Relay for Life Survivor's Banquet.
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50th Anniversary Potpourri Exhibition Underway

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, located at 701 South Main Street in Pine Bluff, invites the community to help celebrate the center's 50th anniversary through a preview exhibition of the artwork to be featured during the Potpourri 2018 silent art auction. The... Read More.

Alarm System Sale Scams Underway, Attorney General Warns

Consumers should be on the alert for door-to-door sales people using scare tactics to sell home alarm systems, according to a news release from Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. The Attorney General's Office receives complaints against home alarm systems and monitoring services for violations of... Read More.
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Early Voting Underway for Mid-Term Election

Early voting began Monday in the mid-term election. Early voting hours at the Jefferson County Courthouse are from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday, October 26, 2018.  On Saturday, October 27, 2018, early voting hours at the courthouse are from 10:00am to 4:00pm. On Monday, October... Read More.

Investigation Underway After Arkansas Prison Inmate Found Dead

Arkansas authorities are conducting an investigation after an inmate at a maximum security prison was found dead in his cell. The Arkansas Department of Correction says staff at the Maximum Security Unit in Tucker found 49-year-old David Mulkey unresponsive in his single-person cell on Sunday... Read More.
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Life Readiness Program Underway on Tuesdays

A Life Readiness Program is currently underway every Tuesday at 6:00pm.  The program offers personal development classes and workshops.  The life classes focus on developing critical life and job skills. This location is Unity Christian Fellowship Church at 2712 South Bay Street in Pine Bluff,... Read More.