John Worthen
State Desk Reporter - Pine Bluff Bureau
State Desk Reporter - Pine Bluff Bureau
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Recent Stories by John Worthen
PB police OK’d for move to armory
posted: 06/18/2013 4:24 a.m. Discuss
The Pine Bluff Police Department’s Patrol Division received approval Monday night to move to the former U.S. Army Reserve/National Guard Armory on Myrtle Street just southwest of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
PB residency debate not over
posted: 06/18/2013 4:12 a.m. Discuss
Pine Bluff Alderman Steven Mays pulled a proposed ordinance Monday night that would have required a “privilege fee” of 3 percent of the gross wages earned by city employees living outside city limits.
Pine Bluff sheriff constructing his dream with new office
posted: 06/17/2013 12:05 a.m. Discuss
On a bright green plot of grass under a blazing sun Friday afternoon, Jefferson County Sheriff Gerald Robinson stood in front of his vision on Second Avenue near downtown.
Deputy in jail facing sex charge
posted: 06/15/2013 5:24 a.m. Comments 2
A marine patrol officer with the Garland County sheriff’s office was arrested Thursday on a federal warrant regarding the hiring of a prostitute, the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas announced Friday.
Weatherizing homes is focus of PB event
posted: 06/15/2013 5:01 a.m. Discuss
Pine Bluff residents can learn today how to save money by weatherizing their homes with simple items such as caulking and window stripping.
Planners OK Oaklawn’s casino expansion
posted: 06/14/2013 4:56 a.m. Discuss
The Hot Springs Planning Commission approved a major expansion at Oaklawn Park on Monday night, but park officials still must secure a building permit from the city before proceeding.
Ex-PB chief of police files federal civil suit
posted: 06/11/2013 3:48 a.m. Discuss
PINE BLUFF — Former Pine Bluff Police Chief Brenda Davis-Jones has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city and Mayor Debe Hollingsworth, claiming the mayor fired her “with malice ” on Jan. 1 because of her race.
Saggy pants, seeing France targeted
posted: 06/10/2013 12:21 a.m. Comments 2
Jerome Waller is proud to show off his underwear.
PB youth center upgrade put on agenda
posted: 06/06/2013 3:04 a.m. Discuss
PINE BLUFF — Pine Bluff’s Merrill Center, which serves youths in one of the poorest areas of the city, is a step closer to a renovation.
UAPB to start anew on nursing program
posted: 06/05/2013 2:46 a.m. Discuss
PINE BLUFF — Less than two months after the state Board of Nursing shut down the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s nursing program, officials with UAPB and the University of Arkansas System are working to restore it.
