PR legend Ron Robinson dies at 75

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Legendary public relations executive Ron Robinson has died at the age of 75.Robinson had a long, storied career in Arkansas business circles, and came to prominence during his affiliation with Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, now CJRW.Robinson affiliated with the agency... Read More.
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Moving to New Location

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is relocating to a new office at 410 East 2nd Avenue in Pine Bluff.This move includes administrative staff, uniformed patrol division, warrants, transport and service divisions.  The exact location is the corner of East 3rd Avenue and Convention... Read More.

UAPB Fall Registration to Begin August 22

Registration for the Fall 2018 semester at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is set to begin August 22 and will remain open until August 31. UAPB offers 29 Bachelor’s degree programs, nine Master’s level programs and a doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries.... Read More.
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Physics Professor’s Research Garners Award

Dr. Miah Adel, physics professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was named Directorate of Environmental Sciences Fellow for his article entitled, “Lightning generation correlation with widespread irrigation and means of protection.” He garnered the award during a competition held by... Read More.
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County Judge Rails Against Election Commission

What started out as a routine ordinance Monday night requesting that the Jefferson County Quorum Court appropriate $35,000 to help cover the cost of elections resulted in County Judge Booker Clemons venting his frustration with the County Board of Election Commissioners.Describing the act as... Read More.
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Garnett Road Bridge Update

Due to recent rains, the bridge replacement of Garnett Road has taken extra time. It is expected to be completed sometime this week, according to Drew County Judge Robert Akin.
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JRMC diverting ambulances after power outage

JRMC diverted ambulances after losing power Monday.Officials say the Jefferson Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, located in the 1600 block of W 40th Ave in Pine Bluff, lost power around 5:10 p.m.According to JRMC, a failure occurred in an Entergy utility feed. The resulting... Read More.

Stuttgart Fire Department creates door barrier

Stuttgart Fire Department turned lemons into lemonade, creating a door barrier using decommissioned water hoses. The hoses could no longer be used in a fire due to holes and other damage but in the case of an active shooter, the SFD came up with... Read More.