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Quorum committee approves money for SEARK College and Jail

By Ray King The Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended approval of an ordinance transferring $3 million of federal funds under the American Recovery Plan to a special project construction fund for Southeast Arkansas College. The school wants to construct a... Read More.

City Council adopts resolution to enact Title VI Program for transit authority

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council met at the convention center Tuesday evening, July 6, and discussed two ordinances and one resolution on their agenda. The meeting featured Mayor Shirley Washington, Council members Ivan Whitfield, Joni Alexander, Bruce Lockett, Llyod Holcomb, Glenn Brown Sr., Glenn... Read More.

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Porch Pirating now a Class D felony

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to THV11, Arkansas lawmakers have made porch pirating or the act of stealing packages from someone's front porch or property a felony. That crime used to be a misdemeanor, now it's a Class D felony in Arkansas that could lead up to 6... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man charged with terroristic act

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a man currently on parole who was accused of firing a shot into a window air conditioning unit in the Dollarway area Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

Chief Howell discusses truck replacement concerns

Tuesday, July 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The City of Pine Bluff has seven fire stations in various parts of the city with at least one fire engine at them. There are also two ladder trucks, and Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shawn Howell said Friday that it is... Read More.

White Hall annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show to take place at Community Center

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall is putting on its annual Alva Domon Memorial Fireworks Show at the White Hall Community Center located at 9801 Dollarway Road at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. This fireworks show was originally put together by the late Alva Domon. After his... Read More.

Fire and Emergency Services Chief Howell talks department concerns

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With all the talk about public safety and increasing the salary of a new police chief and police officers, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shawn Howell on Friday said his department is in a similar situation.Howell went on to say he understands... Read More.

Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display set to take place at Regional Park

Friday, July 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Festival Association and the Parks and Recreation Department are hosting its free annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display which takes place at 9 p.m. that evening at the Softball Complex in Regional Park. This fireworks show is known as the biggest... Read More.

Pine Bluff Community Center ends its first summer camp with a fun day

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Community Center ended its Summer Sports & Discovery camp on July 1. This was their first camp since re-opening the newly renovated site in March 2021. The summer camp began last month on June 7. To celebrate the last day, the... Read More.

17-year-old Pine Bluff teenager charged as adult in murder investigation

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 17-year-old Pine Bluff teenager is being charged as an adult with second-degree murder following the shooting death of the boy’s younger brother. Zavier Young was taken into custody after he ran from the scene and was found several blocks away by police,... Read More.

Altheimer woman charged with a felony after altercation

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a woman previously convicted of domestic battery. She had been arrested on Tuesday following an altercation in Altheimer. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Carmen... Read More.

Alex Foundation awarded $15,000

Thursday, July 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

SEARK Today released an article about a $15,000 grant that has been awarded to the Alex Foundation from the Texas-based Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to purchase architecture supplies and materials and retain architects to provide architecture and design training to middle... Read More.