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Plans for watershed project ready for review

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

Plans Are Available for Review Regarding the City of Pine Bluff Watershed Project Pine Bluff, AR – The City of Pine Bluff announces that a Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (Draft Plan-EA) has been prepared for review and public comment.This plan is a critical step... Read More.

Grant County opens new solid waste facility

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

A new solid waste facility for Grant County is now open, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper.The new public facility, located at 309 Gazke Drive in Sheridan replaces the former facility on South Rose Street that has been deactivated. It had been in operation... Read More.

Little Rock man killed after being hit by vehicle Wednesday night

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Wednesday when he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 30.According to a preliminary report, Jose Reyes, 26, was attempting to cross the exit ramp at mile marker 130 when he was hit by a... Read More.

RightFiber donates $10,000 to Ward 3 Park

Wednesday, September 18 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR, Wednesday, September 18th —The City of Pine Bluff is excited to announce that RightFiber by Ritter Communications has generously donated $10,000 to support the enhancement and development of our Ward 3 Park. This significant contribution will help fund various improvements aimed... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Thomas prison sentence

Wednesday, September 18 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she revoked the suspended sentence of a Pine Bluff man and sentenced him to prison.Donnell Thomas had pleaded guilty in 2018 to aggravated assault on a family or... Read More.

Warren to plead guilty to murders in Pine Bluff and Washington State

Wednesday, September 18 by Ray King

Nearly seven years after he was identified as the suspect in a 2017 homicide, Kirkland C. Warren has accepted an offer to plead guilty to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in exchange for prosecutors agreeing not to seek the death penalty.His plea... Read More.

Improvements planned at Woodlawn School campus

Tuesday, September 17 by Ray King

Improvements to the Woodlawn School District campus including expansion of the school cafeteria and a new career education building have been improved but state help in funding the projects is still to be determined.According to the Cleveland County Herald newspaper, Woodlawn School Superintendent Dr.... Read More.

Pine Bluff accident victim identified

Monday, September 16 by Ray King

The victim in a pedestrian accident in Pine Bluff last week has been identified.According to a preliminary report, Edward Lynn Gragg Jr., 36, of Pine Bluff stepped out in front of 2016 Chrysler 200 that was west bound on East Harding Avenue at 8:43... Read More.

Career criminal sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

Monday, September 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—Roy Edsel Heifner, Jr., classified as an armed career criminal based on his multiple prior convictions, will spend 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in the distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl, and for being a felon in possession of a... Read More.

Oklahoma man killed in Friday accident

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident just after midnight in rural Polk County resulted in the death of an Oklahoma man.According to a preliminary report, Michael Richard Barnes, 87, of Henryetta, Okla., was northbound on U.S. Highway 71 when the 2001 Dodge Ram he was driving ran... Read More.

Drew County Treasurer talks account balances at Quorum Court meeting

Friday, September 13 by Ray King

Drew County Treasurer Charlie Searcy reported last week that the Sanitation account is close to breaking even for the first time in 11 years.According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Searcy told theQuorum Court that the account had a negative balance of $7,378 while at... Read More.

Anonymous gifts benefit UAMS programs

Thursday, September 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received $9.7 million through anonymous gifts in the 2024 fiscal year, supporting several UAMS programs throughout Arkansas.“During the 2024 fiscal year, one of UAMS’ highest fundraising years, we received several significant anonymous gifts... Read More.