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White Hall Superintendent talks federal money

By Ray King Every school district in the country is seeing an influx of cash as a result of federal programs that resulted from the Coronavirus pandemic. The White Hall School District is one of those and according to Superintendent Doug Dorris, the district has already... Read More.

Port Authority Board has first meeting since 2019

Wednesday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The COVID-19 pandemic that began in March 2020 resulted in a lot of cancellations, including quarterly meetings of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Port Authority Board. The board last met Dec. 17, 2019, according to an agenda for a meeting of the board Wednesday. At... Read More.

Colonial pipeline shut down; rising gas prices in Arkansas

Wednesday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyMedia reports have been booming with the recent Colonial Pipeline shut down due to a cyber attack while gas prices in Arkansas continue to climb. The shutdown has been reported to affect inventory across the southeast and the east coast.According to sources,... Read More.

Council committee adjourns after member leaves meeting

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A remote meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Administration Committee was halted Tuesday when a member of the committee abruptly left the meeting. Council members Lloyd Holcomb Jr., and Glen Brown Sr., two of the three members of the committee were in... Read More.

Pine Bluff Parks and Recreations to host free summer camp

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyPine Bluff Parks and Recreations is hosting a free Summer Sports & Discovery Camp this summer for ages 6-14 beginning June 7th until July 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring swimming, sports, painting, storytelling, gardening, science, arts, and more.The camp... Read More.

County finances looking up

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Through the first four months of this year, Jefferson County has received more than $8.4 million more than it did in 2020 and spent just over $6.1 million more. Specifically, Jefferson County has collected $26.4 million from January to April and spent $24.3... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District talk ESSER II Funding; Summer School

Tuesday, May 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Watson Chapel School District superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess, announced at Monday's school board meeting that he will be presenting a list of purchases needed for the school year that amount to the $3 million state funding through ESSER II.ESSER II is... Read More.

Watson Chapel District board discusses several important updates

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyWatson Chapel School District held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at their central office and discussed several objectives on their agenda and also hired one new staff member. The agenda began with a presentation from a member of the department of education... Read More.

42 year-old woman dead after fatal car accident

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyA fatal crash occurred on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. that resulted in the death of one Dewitt resident.Crystal Papa 42, was driving her 2002 Kia Optima east on highway 276 when the vehicle drove off the north side of the roadway... Read More.

A request to update automation fund program in consideration

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court will consider a request from Circuit Clerk Barbara Collins to transfer money to the clerk’s Automation Fund to begin the process of converting the real estate process to electronic filing when they meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. In... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police in search of filling two supervisory positions

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Assistant Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Hadley on Friday told members of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee that he needs help in getting two supervisory positions filled.Hadley said the two positions carry the rank of Sergeant and the department has already... Read More.

Chief Howell addressed Fire and Emergency Services department needs

Monday, May 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell on Friday discussed some of the department’s needs, starting with a new ladder truck. Speaking to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Howell said he has been researching the costs of a new truck... Read More.