Pine Bluff
LATEST NEWS
Body found inside semi truck parked in Walmart parking lot
PINE BLUFF, Ark — Walmart customers reported a suspicious smell in the parking lot. The reason for the smell was tragic. KATV news station in Little Rock, Ark. reported that a man was found dead in a semi truck on the north side of the Walmart parking lot in Pine Bluff, Ark. according to the Pine Bluff Police Department.
Explore nature and history: Join the ‘Youth Nature Tour’ on July 19 in Pine Bluff
The Arkansas County 4-H Foundation and the Arkansas County Cooperative Extension Service invite kids ages five through 19 to join them for a “Youth Nature Tour” on Friday, July 19 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas Railroad Museum, 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff followed by a tour of the Delta Rivers Nature Center, 1400 Black Dog Road, Pine Bluff.
William Jones IV Named President of Sissy’s Log Cabin
Sissy’s Log Cabin, the iconic Arkansas jewelry store, announced late Monday that William Jones IV, the son of Sissy’s CEO Bill Jones, has assumed the role of company president. Jones represents the third-generation of the Jones family to lead the business, which bills itself as the largest family-owned...
No charges filed in shooting of Taggart
Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter has determined that Justice Taggart acted in self-defense when he fatally shot his father, former director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency Maurice Taggart, on Aug. 30, 2023. Hunter released the findings of his long-awaited decision on Monday afternoon after getting the investigation...
The ARTx3 Campus announces July 2024 events
Get into the swing with R&B and jazz band Platinum Hitz from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 5, set to perform at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’s Catherine M. Bellamy stage, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. Entry is $5 for ASC members and $10 for...
UAPB’s Snowden finishes second at Olympic Trials
United States track and field fans were introduced to Caleb Snowden on Sunday. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff senior high jumper matched his personal best and finished second in the U.S. Olympic Trials as one of only two jumpers to clear 2.27 meters at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Sanders introduces pilot program to reduce cell phone use in public schools
(The Center Square) - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is including a plan to limit cell phone use in schools as part of a mental health pilot program. The governor asked schools on Tuesday to apply for a grant program that includes funding for pouches where students can store their phones during the school day. "The average American teen now spends nearly 5 hours a day on social media, usually...
July Fourth-cast: ‘Oppressive’ heat
Dangerous heat will build over Arkansas through Independence Day, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said Tuesday. A cold front will follow Thursday night and Friday, and will bring cooler, drier, and more seasonal air this weekend. Oppressive conditions will continue Wednesday and Independence Day, with afternoon temperatures topping...
Entergy Arkansas prepares to fill energy gap for when Independence, Redfield coal plants close
In a recently published Arkansas Business interview, Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux said the state’s largest electrical utility should know by the end of 2024 what its replacement strategies will be when it shuts down its Independence County coal-fired plant in 2030. “That’s all under development now,” Landreaux told...
July 5 deadline for ballot initiatives
Arkansan's may get to vote on whether sales tax should be implemented on feminine hygiene products and diapers, if people get to grow marijuana, school standards and more! Want to know where to sign?
Governor appoints Arkadelphia’s Tim Knight to state medical practice board
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders this week announced appointments to various state boards. Among them is Tim Knight, of Arkadelphia, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. The term expires July 1, 2027. Knight is a professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist...
FBI arrests Arkansas man involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, caught deploying fire extinguisher at police
An individual from Arkansas is now in custody for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. According to a recently released statement, he is facing charges related to his actions on that day. The FBI has arrested David Michael Camden, a 45-year-old resident of Tontitown, Arkansas, as reported by...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.