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The ASC hosted its first Drop-In Reception event Thursday

By Deseray McKinzyThursday evening the Arts and Science Center (ASC) hosted their first Drop-In Reception event since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The reception featured Defining Home: Mixed Media & Ceramics of Yelena Petroukhina and the collection will remain featured until July... Read More.

ArtSpace on Main and ARTworks renovations nearing finish

Thursday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Arts and Science Center (ASC) for Southeast Arkansas added two projects to its campus, the ARTSpace on Main and ARTworks with renovations nearing completion. Win Trafford the Director of Business Development and Client Relations with East Harding Construction, Martin Carty Facilities... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after firing shot in the air in business parking lot

Thursday, April 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole and listed as an absconder was arrested Tuesday after police saw him fire a shot in the air on the parking lot of a business. Shawn Sellers, 35, who has three prior felony convictions was taken... Read More.

Development and Planning committee pass two new ordinances

Wednesday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Pine Bluff Development and Planning Committee met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon and approved the two ordinances presented on the agenda. The first ordinance was amending a code of ordinance concerning parking requirements within the B-5, central business district,... Read More.

Public Safety Committee addressed street racing

Wednesday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police are planning aggressive enforcement action this weekend in an effort to curb drag racing and other illegal activities on city streets, linked in large part to groups coming to the city from other parts of the state. During a meeting... Read More.

Wife of Lancam Towing owner talks about his case

Wednesday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Just over a week ago, Kevin Langel, the owner of Lancam Towing was arrested after he called police to report a burglar on his property that was attempting to steal a catalytic converter. Langel was arrested and charged with first-degree battery, aggravated... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested for alleged assault on a family member

Wednesday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested Monday after he allegedly rammed a vehicle that contained his girlfriend and her daughter after an altercation. Kendall Moore, 33, was taken into custody after police were sent to a reported accident that turned... Read More.

Council Member responds to vote on police bonuses

Tuesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingOn Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council voted 6-2 to approve a $3,000 bonus to police officers who remained on the force until the end of the year as a way to encourage retention of the officers. One of those who voted... Read More.

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Jefferson County Courthouse under renovation along with the developments of new infrastructure

Tuesday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyJefferson County is undergoing many projects across the county creating a growth spurt that hasn't been seen in over 25 years. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson stated that in his third year as a judge his main focus is the buildings and... Read More.

Truck overturned load near Saracen Casino Resort

Monday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyMonday morning, a truck hauling logs overturned in the roundabout near the Saracen Casino Resort. There were no injures reported and there is no further information available at this time.

UAPB Athletics partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Monday, April 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics department partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors Thursday, April 1, to give Pine Bluff Northern Baseball Cal Ripken and Junior Babe Ruth baseball league a $2,000 shopping spree for new gear for their baseball... Read More.

Teachers and students are back in the classroom after Spring Break

Friday, April 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyTeachers and Students from across the Deltaplex have been getting back in the groove of things this week after returning to class in-person from Spring Break. The spring brings more sunlight and usually, kids are ready to finish out the school year... Read More.