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Recent stories by Byron Tate

'I'm dying,' victim said in call to sister At 12:22 a.m. Sunday, Marquarius Williams was texting his sister, Marsha Williams, trying to find some money so he could get into a party being held at the Sahara Temple. The phone went silent for a ... October 18, 2021

Checkout offerings at library to include laptops, hot spots Going on a trip or working on a project that requires a computer and connectivity? The library can help with that. Starting next week, the Pine Bluff-Jefferson County Library System will allow patron... October 14, 2021

New rehabilitation hospital planned Jefferson Regional Medical Center announced Thursday that it will be entering a joint venture with Kindred Healthcare, a Kentucky health care provider, in building and operating a 40-bed free-standing... October 8, 2021

Jefferson Regional, Kentucky health care provider to build 76-bed hospital Jefferson Regional hospital announced Thursday it will be partnering with a Kentucky health care provider in building and operating a 40-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital that wi... October 7, 2021

Memorial to mark year since officer slain At 12:05 p.m. today, there will be a short ceremony in front of the Pine Bluff Police Department headquarters in memory of Detective Kevin Collins, who was killed a year ago a little after noon. The ... October 5, 2021

SEARK students to pursue online degrees through Arkansas Tech Students at Southeast Arkansas College will be able to transfer their hours to Arkansas Tech University and finish their degrees online. Representatives from the two schools met at Southeast Arkansas... October 1, 2021

400 turkeys casino's early gift to Neighbor to Neighbor Thanksgiving came early for Neighbor to Neighbor. On Wednesday, 400 turkeys were delivered to the food pantry as a donation from Saracen Casino Resort, although high praise also went to Ben E. Keith ... September 30, 2021

Fair on, though exhibits getting all the attention Tuesday was rabbit day. Today is for sheep and goats. Such are the makings of the Southeast Arkansas District Livestock Show. No cotton candy. No caramel apples. No screams of being turned inside o... September 29, 2021

United Way aiming to hit $1M again The number 75 was getting a lot of play on Thursday, but 33 was perhaps the most important figure being discussed. Seventy-five is the number of years the United Way of Southeast Arkansas has been in... September 24, 2021

Director of urban renewal to exit job Maurice Taggart, executive director of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, turned in his letter of resignation Tuesday evening during an executive session of the agency's board. Taggart, 41, who was... September 23, 2021