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Franklin Sr. explains decision to accept Interim Police Chief job

By Ray King Interim Pine Bluff Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr. made his first media appearance Thursday when he was a guest on the TalkBack Live program with Floyd Donald. Mayor Shirley Washington announced the appointment of Franklin, who retired from the Arkansas State Police after... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge talks new building construction projects

Thursday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County is in the process of replacing three buildings, two of them in the downtown area and County Judge Gerald Robinson said Wednesday he didn’t realize what he was getting into by trying to add the three all at the same... Read More.

Boozman discusses travel and MSA change with Oldies 101.3

Thursday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

United States Senator John Boozman told Greg Horne on Oldies 101.3 Wednesday said he was in Washington taking care of a number of things, including work on the President’s Infrastructure plan, but tries to get back to Arkansas as often as possible. He also talked... Read More.

Arkansas parent looking to sue the state over mask mandate ban

Thursday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to sources, as we get closer to the school year, some parents are concerned about the safety of their students at school."It's more than just about my child, it's about all the children of this state," Veronica McClane, a parent with two kids,... Read More.

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Jefferson County man arrested on shooting allegations

Thursday, July 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingA Jefferson County man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly fired shots at a vehicle containing five people.Joshua Wayne Sanders, 22, will have to post a $75,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

The city of Altheimer is currently under a boil order

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Altheimer Mayor Zola Hudson confirmed that the city is currently under a boil order after a water line burst which has also caused sewers to back up.Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson sent extra help from the county's road department and 8... Read More.

Clean and Beautiful comes under fire from council committee

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A member of the Pine Bluff City Council wants to know how much money the city pays to the Clean and Beautiful Commission and what the city is getting in return. During a meeting of the council’s Public Works Committee Wednesday, Joni Alexander... Read More.

Lowe’s awards Pine Bluff $250,000 grant

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Mayor Washington's office announced Wednesday, July 21, that the City of Pine Bluff has received a grant of $250,000 from Lowe's. This grant was given in celebration of Lowe's 100 year anniversary. Lowe's is supporting improvement projects in 100 communities across the nation through... Read More.

Jefferson County man arrested on multiple allegations

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested Monday following an investigation into the theft of multiple four-wheelers, a jeep, and a gun in a series of incidents that began Saturday. Paul Weeks, 27, whose previous convictions include burglary and aggravated robbery... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 20, and approved several topics on their agenda. The meeting had the majority of their board present including the Director of URA Maurice Taggart, commissioners Lloyd Franklin Sr, Kirby... Read More.

Sheriff congratulates Franklin police chief appointment

Tuesday, July 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. released a statement Tuesday, July 20 congratulating the Mayor and city leaders on the selection of Lloyd Franklin Sr. as the newly appointed Interim Chief of Police for the City of Pine Bluff. Woods also joined Deltaplex and... Read More.

Council member Shaner talks police chief

Tuesday, July 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to deal with raises for rank and file police officers and firefighters before dealing with a salary increase for the police chief, council member Seven Shaner was the only one who really voiced... Read More.