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28 years later, 1998 Arkansas homicide remains unsolved

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help gathering information in the 1998 cold case homicide of Lennie Woods. According to the sheriff's office, Woods' naked body was discovered Nov. 10, 1998, on a farm levee in Moscow, Arkansas. Her shoes and clothing were found nearby. Woods...

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Community Briefs 11-11-26

A Veterans Day unveiling honoring the late Pfc. Manuel Leroy Carroll will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Jefferson County Veterans Building, 114 S. State St. All are invited to witness the unveiling of his name on the building, according to Stuff in The Bluff.com. Carroll was...

Jefferson County, AR · 1d
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State Police: Pine Bluff High School employee arrested on theft charge

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KATV) — A former Pine Bluff High School employee was arrested on theft charges, Arkansas State Police announced on Tuesday. Police say that 47-year-old Catrena Childress, an administrative assistant at the school, was arrested on Nov. 9 following an investigation into the theft of funds from the school.

Pine Bluff, AR · 1d
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HBCU football brawl results in 23 suspensions, $50k in fines

The conference has handed down suspensions and significant financial penalties following Saturday's postgame altercation. The post HBCU football brawl results in 23 suspensions, $50k in fines appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

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Pine Bluff Police Department opens first substation

The Pine Bluff Police Department is expanding its presence in the community with the opening of its first police substation, an effort aimed at improving public safety, strengthening relationships with residents and combating crime.

Pine Bluff, AR · 1d

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Arkansas Attorney General Seeks to End Judicial Election Agreement Affecting Jefferson and Lincoln Counties

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is asking a federal judge in Pine Bluff to end or change a 35-year-old agreement that affects how judges are elected in several parts of the state, including Jefferson and Lincoln counties. The motion was filed Thursday, November 5th, in the United States District Court...

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Election Commission sets recount in sheriff’s race for Wednesday

The race for sheriff of Jefferson County will head to a recount eight days after a close tally pointed to independent challenger Chris Lowery’s way. The Jefferson County Election Commission voted 3-0 Monday (Nov. 9) to conduct the recount at the request of Democratic Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 11) at the commission office, 123 S. Main St. The commission considered a request for a recount from Woods that was filed at 4:45 p.m. Friday (Nov. 6), three days after the final but unofficial tally showed Lowery, a Pine Bluff police officer, with 8,522 votes to Woods’ 8,293, a margin of 229 votes.

Jefferson County, AR · 2d

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Jefferson County recognizes The Learning Lounge founder for national education award

Jefferson County officials recognized Kanesha Adams, founder of The Learning Lounge, during a Quorum Court committee meeting Tuesday (Nov. 10), honoring her achievement in receiving the $1 million Yass Prize for education innovation. The recognition included an official resolution presented on behalf of the Jefferson County Judge’s Office, commending Adams...

Jefferson County, AR · 16h

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Pine Bluff High opens new arena with boys win over Robinson

Basketball season has arrived, and with it, Pine Bluff High School’s new basketball arena is open for business. The Zebras won their first game in the new building, cruising past Joe T. Robinson for a 61-47 win Tuesday night (Nov. 10) Pine Bluff coach Billy Dixon said it meant everything to win the first boys varsity game in the arena.

Pine Bluff, AR · 1d

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King Cotton announces 2026 field

The field has been set for the 2026 King Cotton Holiday Classic, and it is full of out-of-state competitors. The annual high school basketball tournament, which will be held Dec. 28-30 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, announced this year’s participants on Tuesday (Nov. 10). The 16 squads include three from Arkansas with nine other states represented.

Pine Bluff, AR · 1d

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D.L. Hughley and Keith Sweat set for 2027 shows at Saracen Event Center

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Saracen Casino Resort's Event Center is slated to host stand-up comedian and radio personality, D.L. Hughley in February, and R&B trailblazer, Keith Sweat in March of 2027, in Pine Bluff. Tickets for both performances go on sale Friday, November 13, through Ticketmaster at...

Pine Bluff, AR · 2d

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Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation awards grants

Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation announced the 2026 non-profit grant recipients during the annual presentation and reception Nov. 5. “The foundation awarded $139,990 in grants to 39 local nonprofits,” said Ginger Casteel, grant committee chair for the Community Foundation. “This is the fifth consecutive year for the foundation to award over $100,000 in grants.”

Pine Bluff, AR · 1d

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Farm Bureau members help shape state policy recommendations

HOT SPRINGS — Several Arkansas Farm Bureau members from the Grand Prairie region participated in the organization’s resolutions committee meeting Nov. 3-4 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Members from Arkansas, Desha, Lonoke, Monroe and Prairie counties spent two days reviewing, discussing and consolidating policy topics for consideration...

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Watson Chapel School District names driveway after past superintendent

Monday’s meeting of the Watson Chapel School District board included recognition of former Watson Chapel Superintendent Tom Wilson, who was honored for his leadership and contributions to the construction of the district’s new high school. Wildcat Drive, located on the Watson Chapel High School campus, will be renamed...

Pine Bluff, AR · 2d

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Littler, Malik named senior vice presidents at Simmons Bank

Simmons Bank on Wednesday (Nov. 11) announced the appointments of Daniel Littler as senior vice president, head of insights and innovation, and Paul Malik as senior vice president, sales, service and enablement. The appointments support the bank’s continued focus on innovation, customer experience and sustainable growth. In his role,...

Pine Bluff, AR · 21h

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Watson Chapel school board focuses on classroom accountability, student achievement

Improving classroom instruction and holding school administrators accountable for student achievement were among the primary topics discussed during the Watson Chapel School District board’s meeting Monday (Nov. 9) as district officials outlined an aggressive approach to monitoring instruction across all four campuses. Superintendent Keith McGee emphasized the importance of...

Pine Bluff, AR · 1d