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Superintendent Guess talks aftermath of school shooting and security improvements

Monday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Nearly one month after the shooting at Watson Chapel Junior High School that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Daylon Burnett and charges of first-degree murder against Thomas Quarles, also 15, said Friday that the shooting occurred on the first-day students had... Read More.

Jefferson County man wanted in alledged kidnapping

Monday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy UPDATE: The man wanted in a kidnapping case in Grant County was taken into custody on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. Sheridan Police Department reported that the investigation is ongoing. Original Story: Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a man wanted for questioning... Read More.

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Mayor addresses water problems, public safety

Monday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Thursday talked about the major snowstorm that hit the city in February and what action the city took. Speaking during her State of the City address, the Mayor said Pine Bluff will work with community partners to... Read More.

Casino shooting suspect makes first court appearance

Friday, March 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against one of the men accused of firing shots on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino on March 11 that resulted in a security officer being shot in the abdomen. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Tirek... Read More.

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Grant County Middle School Student Wins 2021 State Spelling Bee

Friday, March 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Avery Grayson Williams from Sheridan Middle School in Grant County won the 2021 Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas State Spelling Bee. Williams was amongst 47 other students that competed across the state at the state's capital. The event was held on Saturday, March... Read More.

Mayor talks progress, future plans in State of the City Address

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In an address that lasted just 38 minutes, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Thursday laid out some of the challenges the city faced last year and her hopes for the future. Washington got a standing ovation as she began her State of... Read More.

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Mayor talks infrastructure improvements, council members respond

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her annual State of the City address Thursday evening at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Mayor Washington addressed the past year of growth with the development of new infrastructures and as a result, a rise in... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday for allegedly pointing a gun at girlfriend

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her. Timothy Reynolds, 39, also allegedly fired a shot inside the house the two shared in the Dollarway area. During a court hearing Thursday,... Read More.

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10,000 cash bond set for Jefferson County man driving stolen vehicle

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who led sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase while driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Pine Bluff women arrested Tuesday for burglary and criminal mischief

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who responded to a burglar alarm at a house on Champion Ridge Tuesday found a window broken and a woman sitting on the patio smoking a cigarette and drinking wine. The woman, identified as Dominique Bailey, 38, was asked... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Community Center scheduled to open March 27th

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Community Center was scheduled to open earlier this month but due to COVID-19 there were shipping delays with equipment for the center and the date was moved to Saturday, March 27th at 1 P.M. The director Samuel Gllover expressed that... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for Jefferson County woman

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman currently on probation who allegedly chased a man with a knife and threatened to kill him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Author: Deseray Mckinzy

Superintendent Guess talks aftermath of school shooting and security improvements

Jefferson County man wanted in alledged kidnapping

Mayor addresses water problems, public safety

Casino shooting suspect makes first court appearance

Grant County Middle School Student Wins 2021 State Spelling Bee

Mayor talks progress, future plans in State of the City Address

Mayor talks infrastructure improvements, council members respond

Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday for allegedly pointing a gun at girlfriend

10,000 cash bond set for Jefferson County man driving stolen vehicle

Pine Bluff women arrested Tuesday for burglary and criminal mischief

Pine Bluff Community Center scheduled to open March 27th

$25,000 bond set for Jefferson County woman

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