Reports of Shots Leads to Three Arrests

Three Pine Bluff men have been arrested and two handguns seized, one of which was reported stolen.  This occurred on Saturday after a report of shots being fired in the area of an apartment complex on the west side of Pine Bluff Saturday.Herbert Williams,... Read More.
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Rogrick Adway Gets 15 Years

 Rogrick Adway Found Guilty, Gets 15 Years in Drug and Firearms CaseA Jefferson County Circuit Court jury has found a Pine Bluff man guilty of drug and weapons charges.Rogrick Adway, 19, was declared guilty on Monday after jurors deliberated for just 45 minutes.  He... Read More.
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Availability of SBA Disaster Loans Announced

Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Arkansas counties are eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a news release.The deadline to apply for economic injury is May 6, 2019.  These loans offset economic losses because of... Read More.

State Drops 4,300 from Medicaid Plan Over New Work Rules

More than 4,300 people who were on Arkansas' expanded Medicaid rolls have lost coverage because they didn't comply with a new work requirement, making them the first to get kicked off the program under the rule.The Arkansas Department of Human Services on Wednesday said... Read More.
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Gould Man Killed in Sunday Accident

A Gould man was killed Saturday when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross U.S. Highway 65 at Gould.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Jauswun Lane, 28, stepped into the southbound traffic lane in front of a... Read More.
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Contracts to Repair County Building Roofs Finalized by County Judge

Jefferson County has finalized contracts to repair county buildings that were damaged from the recent hailstorm and heavy rains.Jefferson County Judge Booker Clemons shared the news in a press release."After a lot of time, energy, contracts, research and ensuring that all guidelines of insurance... Read More.

Star City Library Offers Fall Craft Class September 20

The Star City Library offers a craft class for adults every month, featuring a different project that can be completed in one to two hours.  On this month's agenda is How to turn Mason Jars into fall lanterns using chalk paint and adhesive templates. ... Read More.