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Advocates share concerns after two women killed in Arkansas homicides this week
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Domestic violence is not a trend anyone wants to see go up. However, it's a reality we're been facing here in the Natural State. Earlier this week, we reported on two women who were killed in separate locations but in similar situations. Now, lawmakers and advocacy groups are sharing their concerns about the troubling trend we've continued to see here in Central Arkansas.
Jefferson County officials answer questions after found in non-compliance with Arkansas law
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark — Jefferson County officials now taking their issues to the state to plead for help. For months, we have reported on issues within Jefferson County, including stalled paychecks and funding delays. Now, county officials are being called out by the state to answer why they...
Investigation underway into Hot Springs shooting
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Hot Springs Police Department is investigating an incident that left two people dead. According to reports, just before midnight on June 15 officers with Hot Springs PD were called to Burchwood Bay Road with reports of shots fired. Officers found a deceased victim later...
Community Briefs June 18
Watson Chapel School Board will hold a special at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the district office, 4100 Camden Road. Details: 870-879-0220. The Jefferson County Republican Committee will meet at 6 p.m. June 27 at Larry's Pizza in White Hall, according to a news release. Locals on Alabama honors' lists. The...
Marriages and Divorces June 16
The following marriage licenses were recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's office:. Nicholas D. Marks, 42, of Pine Bluff, and Lucero Nicole Pinzon Villarurubia, 23, of Bryant, recorded June 11. Jarred Anthony Cox, 33, and Charity Hope Anderson, 31, both of Dallas, Texas, recorded June 10. Carl Edward Bonds,...
Community Briefs June 12
The EAST Initiative announced the 11 schools statewide that will receive startup funding through a grant from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education/Arkansas Department of Education for new EAST programs in the 2024-2025 school year. Recipients include two area schools:. Friendship Aspire Academies -- Southeast Pine Bluff. Poyen High...
Jefferson County quorum court looks to hire outside attorney for county issues
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — After months of disputes, the Jefferson County quorum court is now taking new steps in its fight with the county judge. On Monday night, the quorum court made a push to hire an attorney to represent them. When County Judge Gerald Robinson led the...
Marriages and Divorces June 9
This marriage license was recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office:. Bryan Keith Baldwin, 50, of Pine Bluff, and Angela Douglas, 47, of Colt, recorded June 3. Divorces. The following divorces were granted, according to the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk's Office:. Tiffaney Pryor v. Cortez Pryor, granted June 7.
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