Pine Bluff Small Business Association Promotes Local Businesses

The Pine Bluff Small Business Association formed three years ago with three original members who met at Shannon’s Restaurant in Dollarway. Déjà Vu Upscale Consignment owner Trisha Shank, Brumett and Associates owner Bill Brumett, and Shannon’s Restaurant owner Shannon Carruthers sat down to discuss... Read More.
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State Education Board Grants Hearing for Lighthouse Academy

The Arkansas Board of Education has agreed to hold a February hearing to decide if Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy’s charter should be renewed or allowed to expire in June.The Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel agreed in December to deny renewing a state charter for the... Read More.
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Kidnapping and Standoff in Pine Bluff Ends Safely

A kidnapping and standoff involving a Pine Bluff man and his sister that occurred on Thursday ended safely, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department (PBPD).Authorities say that 33-year-old Mark Franklin went to his sister’s home in the 4000 block of Mayberry Street in... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

Pine Bluff police are investigating a homicide Thursday morning near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Juniper Street.According to police, a caller said he heard a lot of noise followed by gunshots and then saw two vehicles leave the area. Authorities found the victim... Read More.

Monticello’s First Elected Female Mayor Takes Office

Monticello has its first female mayor.Paige Chase, who took the seat Tuesday, is the first woman elected to that office. City Clerk Andrea Chambers has served as acting mayor on two occasions but only for a total of 11 days—until an interim mayor could... Read More.
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JRMC Helps Create Class for SEARK

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is assisting in the creation of a technical/vocational sterile processing class for Southeast Arkansas College.  The class will be led by Joyce M. Grant Scott, Dean of SEARK Nursing and Allied Health, according to a news release."This program provides an... Read More.
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Higgins stands out for PBHS hardcourt Zebras

Higgins stands out for PBHS hardcourt Zebrasphoto by: Kieonte' L. Brown  Size, height, athleticism, speed, IQ and fundamentals are all key factors for an individual who’s playing the game of basketball.Pine Bluff High senior guard Kaleb Higgins, who stands 5-foot 8-inches and weighs 132 pounds,... Read More.