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Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Procedures Amid Controversy, Budget Proposals Rejected

Monday, April 14 by Greg

By Ray KingA policies and procedures ordinance setting out how the Jefferson County Quorum Court is to conduct business for the rest of this year and in 2026 that was approved by eight justices of the peace last week was approved again Monday night.County... Read More.

Join the Conversation to Improve South Arkansas Community Health

Wednesday, April 9 by Greg

Every three years, residents of South Arkansas are encouraged to join the conversation about how to strengthen community health. Currently, Jefferson Regional is working on a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This year’s CHNA survey results will help us develop a three-year plan that: •... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Council Swears in Interim Chiefs and Approves Drag Racing Penalties

Monday, April 7 by Greg

By Ray KingBefore the Pine Bluff City Council held their first meeting of the month Monday, the new Interim Police and Fire Chiefs were sworn in by Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney.Interim Fire Chief Randy Compton will replace former Chief Shauwn Howell who... Read More.

Jefferson County Budget Showdown: Judges Proposal Advances Amid Controversy

Tuesday, April 1 by Greg

By Ray KingA proposed 2025 Jefferson County budget that was prepared by eight members of the Quorum Court will not be considered when the county’s legislative body meets next Monday.During committee meetings Tuesday, the court’s Finance Committee considered two budgets, one prepared by County... Read More.

City releases statement on retirement of former Fire Chief Shauwn Howell

Thursday, March 27 by Greg

The City of Pine Bluff would like to formally announce the retirement of Fire Chief Shauwn Howell, effective April 2, 2025. Chief Howell’s decision to retire marks the culmination of an exceptional 26-year career in service to the citizens of Pine Bluff and the... Read More.

Poll: Do you agree with Mayor Vivian Flowers firing PBPD Chief Denise Richardson?

Thursday, March 27 by Greg

Congressional Art Competition 2025 Now Open for Arkansas High School Students

Tuesday, March 18 by Greg

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announces the annual Congressional Art Competition for 2025 is now open to receive entries from high school students across the Fourth District of Arkansas.Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House... Read More.

Jefferson County Procedures Ordinance Fails for Third Consecutive Month

Monday, March 10 by Greg

For the third straight month, a procedural ordinance proposed by Jefferson Count Judge Gerald Robinson failed to pass during the regular monthly meeting of the Quorum Court Monday.Six of the Justices of the Peace, Reginald Adams, Alfred Carroll, Melanie Dumas, Brenda Bishop Gaddy, Cedric... Read More.

Vote here for the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Basketball Player of the Week

Wednesday, March 5 by Greg

Vote for Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player in Jefferson County. Some really good play in the past week from many of areas players, triple doubles and other stat sheet stuffer performances

Jeff Gross Discusses the Creation of Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame on Talk Back Live

Tuesday, February 25 by Greg

One of the people responsible for the creation of the Sports Hall of Fame Museum for Jefferson County talked about it when he appeared on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday.Jeff Gross was asked how it came about and answered this way.Gross said... Read More.

Rick Victorino Joins Jefferson County Quorum Court Amid Budget Dispute

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray KingRichard “Rick” Victorino got his first look at the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday night, joining a special meeting that had been called in an attempt to pass a 2025 budget.Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Victorino to replace Justice of the Peace... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Stalemate Continues as Budget Vote Fails Again

Monday, February 24 by Greg

By Ray KingAnother special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court Monday ended the same way all the previous meetings for the past two months have ended, with no progress.The almost $38-million budget easily passed a special meeting of the court’s Finance Committee but... Read More.