On Monday, Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers fired Police Chief Denise Richardson and Fire Chief Shauwn Howell, and the blowback was immediate on social media.
In addition, Third Ward City Council Member Lanette Frazier was quick to voice her feelings. Frazier admitted that Flowers had... Read More.
Food insecurity is a significant public health issue that requires immediate attention, Dr. Karleah Harris, associate professor for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences, said. To help combat this challenge, UAPB has partnered with Watson Chapel Junior High... Read More.
Booking #: 179391
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Address: Pine Bluff, AR
Booking Date: 03-24-2025 - 6:14 pm
Charges:
Alias Aggravated Assault- Family Member Or Household Member
Booking #: 105372
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Address: white hall, AR
Booking Date: 03-24-2025 - 5:51 pm
Charges:
Discharge of a Firearem From Car
By Ray King
A $15,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at another person.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christopher Armour, 39, with aggravated... Read More.
Booking #: 102600
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Race: African American
Address: PINE BLUFF, AR
Booking Date: 03-23-2025 - 7:15 pm
Charges:
Alias Aggravated Assault- Family Member Or Household Member
POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN PERSONS
FAILURE TO COMPLY
By Ray King
A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of threatening co-workers at McDonald’s in White Hall.
Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon Smith, 24, with first-degree terroristic... Read More.
A new state law bans cell phones in every public school district in the state beginning this fall.
Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was asked about that law by Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne who said his understanding was that the... Read More.