Pottsville
LATEST NEWS
Update – Bomb Threat at ASU
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 20, 2024 – 10:16 am UPDATE: The ASU buildings have been cleared by officials. Normal operation in and around the campus can resume. Around 7:15am on Saturday, the ASU Alert System sent out two texts advising of a bomb threat on campus.
Pine Bluff police statistics show crime flat so far in ’24
The Pine Bluff Police Department released its 2024 Mid-Year Crime Statistics last week offering insights into the city's crime landscape. The report revealed that violent crime rates remained relatively unchanged compared with the previous year, with some categories showing slight increases and others experiencing decreases. In 2023 and 2024, homicides...
Marriages and Divorces July 21
The following marriage licenses were recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office:. Michael Donnell Jackson, 69, and Karen Nanette Ento, 57, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 17. Harold Tyron Martin, 50, and Tracey Rena Rabun, 40, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 19. Shyrome Jonathan Hadley, 40, of...
Downtown Rogers store owners ready to rev up revenue during Bikes, Blues & BBQ
Downtown Rogers Store Owners Prepare for Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Downtown Rogers business owners are gearing up to capitalize on the influx of visitors during the Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 21, 2024. In anticipation of the event, they are developing strategies to entice attendees to patronize their stores and restaurants.
Coach sees shot at glory ahead
The boys' and girls' basketball programs at Pine Bluff High School have been extreme opposites in recent years, but the new head girls' coach is looking to change that. Pine Bluff introduced Tyrell Hood as the Fillies' new coach Thursday, along with new junior high head coach Chacoila Brown. Hood...
FCRA approves trail funding, extends development time
The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 18) agreed to put $25,000 toward trails connecting Chaffee Crossing to Greenwood. The money would support an effort by Sebastian County to extend trails. Specifically, the $25,000 would support the Sebastian County Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant....
Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball Team Preseason Scrimmage Plans Revealed
Arkansas Razorback basketball team is considering scheduling preseason scrimmages in Hot Springs and Pine Bluff to reach fans across the state beyond Fayetteville's Bud Walton Arena. The team hardly plays home games outside Fayetteville, except for an annual game in North Little Rock. Current rules allow two practice scrimmages if...
United Way hoping to collect school supplies for local students in its Fill the Bus campaign
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The start of another school year is getting closer. For a lot of parents, it can be very difficult to buy all the needed back-to-school supplies. For 20 years, the United Way has spearheaded the Fill the Bus campaign. "This is a partnership with our...
UAFS student cycles across America to raise $600K for those with disabilities
FORT SMITH, Ark. — A University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) student is traveling from coast to coast for a good cause. Junior Braxten Martin is biking across the country and just recently made his way through Missouri. The trip will be taking soon-to-be senior Martin from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Power restored for 1,000+ people in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Power has been restored for one part of Jonesboro. According to City Water and Light’s outage map, around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, there were 1,088 people without power in the area surrounding the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Red Wolf Boulevard. The outages...
Hogs need more All-SEC additions for success in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Following the SEC Media Days Arkansas only placed one player on the All-SEC teams announced Friday. Defensive end Landon Jackson was the lone Razorback named as he was put on the second-team defensive line. Arkansas has to have more players shine in 2024 than just one and need to have many more on the All-SEC teams announced following the year.
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.