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Brassell jail in Jefferson County meets Arkansas standards, report finds
A newly released state inspection report has found that the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center in Jefferson County continues…
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Candidates present platforms for offices in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County
Candidates for key Pine Bluff and Jefferson County offices gathered Thursday evening for a forum hosted by the Divine 9…
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Watson Chapel School District completes action plan for special education records
Following more than two years of state monitoring, the Watson Chapel School District has completed its corrective action plan for…
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Arkansans urged to avoid wild birds after agencies detect avian influenza
Arkansas agriculture and health agencies are urging the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially birds that appear sick…
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Pine Bluff School District making progress on ATLAS exams, data show
The Pine Bluff School District has made progress from spring 2024 to spring 2025 on summative proficiency across subjects tested…
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Jefferson County justices of the peace tackle budget issues in brief meeting
The full Quorum Court of Jefferson County met briefly on Monday with several significant budgetary actions.
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UAPB professor says compound found in rice bran shows promise in healthy aging
A natural compound found in rice may help protect cells from age-related damage, according to Sankar Devarajan, Ph.D, associate professor…
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White Hall hires Jacksonville principal as assistant superintendent
Jason Young has been hired as the White Hall School District's new assistant superintendent, effective July 1.
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State Education Board to visit Pine Bluff on Thursday
The Arkansas State Board of Education will visit campuses in the Watson Chapel and Pine Bluff school districts Thursday morning…
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Flowers blocks funding for PB agency
Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers on Monday vetoed a resolution to continue funding for the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency…