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Collision with semi-truck leaves 1 dead in south Arkansas

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

One person died in a collision with a semi-truck Wednesday in south Arkansas, state police reported.Jimmy Russell Mitchell, 18, was driving a 2008 GMC east on Arkansas 160 at Arkansas 7. He was trying to cross Arkansas 7 about 4:30 p.m. when he drove... Read More.

2019 County Farm Families of the Year Named

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

County farm families for the 72nd annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program have been selected.The county winners will be visited by a set of judges to determine the eight district winners, who will be announced June 17. They will be visited again... Read More.

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AR Racing Commission receives first casino license application submitted by The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

An Oklahoma-based group has submitted its proposal to obtain a casino license for Jefferson County in hopes to undergo a $300-million dollar project.The first applicant is Downstream Development Authority of the Oklahoma Quapaw Tribe."This is beyond just dollars and cents for the Quapaw Tribe... Read More.

Attorney General warns of social security phone scammers

Thursday, May 2 by Greg

Scammers are continuing to find ways to steal Arkansans’ Social Security numbers. Many of these attempts begin with a robocall requesting a callback and stating that the consumer’s Social Security number has been found, often at the scene of a crime. The person on... Read More.

My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper Program Launches in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, May 1 by Staff

My Brother’s Keeper Alliance is an initiative was launched in 2015 under the Obama Foundation. Its focus is building safe and supportive communities for boys and young men of color and is an alliance where they will feel valued and have clear pathways to... Read More.

Man dies in crash involving a Waste Management truck in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, April 30 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Department officers were called to the Hwy. 65 South and Grider Field Road area for an accident that left a 59-year-old man dead Tuesday, according to the news release.Police found a Chevy Malibu and a Waste Management Truck on the scene.James... Read More.

Governor signs legislation to boost feral hog control

Thursday, April 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’s growing battle with the overpopulating feral hog received a boost April 19 at the state Capitol when Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 460 into law as Act 991 of the Arkansas General Assembly in front of members of the... Read More.

State Health Department to reissue medical marijuana cards

Thursday, April 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health has said it will automatically reissue its year-long medical marijuana cards to qualifying patients who have received them in the months before the drug could be sold.A department spokeswoman told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wednesday... Read More.

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Laron Hayes Jr. Sentenced to Life In Prison

Thursday, April 25 by Greg

Laron Hayes, Jr. was found guilty April 24, 2019 at the Bradley County Court House of first degree murder in the death of Colby Rice which took place December 26, 2017 in south Bradley County.After convicting Laron Hayes, Jr. of murder before noon, Wednesday, ... Read More.

Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chamber Director

Wednesday, April 24 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce has named Lynette M. Bloomberg of Pine Bluff as the chamber’s new director, effective May 1. “Our executive committee and board are pleased about this new hire,” said Janice Acosta, chamber board chairman. She replaces Nancy Lee... Read More.

Dairy Queen Employee Charged With Identity Fraud

Monday, April 22 by Staff

A White Hall woman reported that her credit card had been used to make several unauthorized transactions last Monday. The investigation lead to the arrest of a Dairy Queen cashier who was seen on video taking a picture of the card with her cell... Read More.

Debt Paid, Pine’s Mall No Longer Up For Auction

Thursday, April 18 by Staff

The Pines Mall in Pine Bluff is no longer up for auction. The foreclosure auction that was originally set for April 30th has been canceled after the mall paid off its debts to Carrington Electric. The mall had reportedly owed the company more than... Read More.

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