Eplunus Colvin

2 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin

Monday's Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting proceeded as scheduled despite a written cancellation attempt by County Judge Gerald Robinson. The majority of the Quorum Court members were present, while Robinson was absent. The most prominent action of the meeting was the successful override of the judge's veto of Ordinance 2025-8. A motion was made and seconded to override the veto, and after some discussion and clarification, a roll call vote was conducted.

3 weeks ago | arkansasonline.com | Eplunus Colvin |I.C. Murrell

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. The Arkansas County town of Almyra sustained significant damage from a confirmed tornado Wednesday, and on Thursday afternoon, Pine Bluff and other areas in southeast Arkansas were under tornado watches and flash flood warnings, and hail was reported. The National Weather Service in North Little Rock confirmed a tornado touched down near Almyra, southeast of Stuttgart and north of DeWitt.

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin |I.C. Murrell

The Arkansas County town of Almyra sustained significant damage from a confirmed tornado Wednesday. The National Weather Service in North Little Rock confirmed a tornado touched down near Almyra, southeast of Stuttgart and north of DeWitt. Emma Hyatt shared photos after the tornado hit the area and noticed the storm either damaged or obliterated several houses and shops as she drove around. Todd Wright saw the tornado from a distance as he sat in his front yard off Arkansas 130 in Almyra.

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin

A Jefferson County Quorum Court committee meeting Wednesday addressed several pressing budget and procedural issues. One primary topic of discussion was the transfer of funds. The Human Resource Committee, chaired by Justice of the Peace Conley Byrd, presented two appropriation ordinances aimed at transferring funds within the county's budget. The first ordinance proposed a transfer of $445,186 within Fund 2000 Road, reallocating money from salaries to maintenance and operations.

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Eplunus Colvin

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers delivered her inaugural State of the City address Monday, outlining a vision for transformation, unity, and progress. The event at the Pine Bluff Convention Center was attended by city officials, community leaders, and residents. Flowers began by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the 36th mayor of Pine Bluff.