Pine Bluff man arrested after incident on New Years day

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery is facing a felony allegation after being arrested on New Year’s Day. During a court hearing Wednesday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Bennie Washington, 33, had been convicted of the misdemeanor offense within... Read More.
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$75,000 bond set for man accused of kidnapping

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in holding a juvenile runaway and beating him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kileo McCullough, 22,... Read More.
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ASC Potpourri 2022 Gala exceeds fundraising goal

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas hosted its gala fundraiser at The ARTSpace on Main on Saturday, Dec. 3. It was the long-awaited return of the biennial event following a four-year hiatus. (Potpourri 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) Proceeds from... Read More.
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Unidentified man killed in two vehicle accident

An unidentified man was killed and two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Chicot County in the early morning hours of Jan 2nd. According to a preliminary report from the State Police, Eliceo Luna Perez was traveling west in a 2011 Dodge Caravan... Read More.
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Man arrested after alleged altercation with wife

By Ray King A reported disturbance at a house on West 30th Thursday resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly assaulted his wife. Jermell Barnett, 33, was taken into custody after police responded to a 911 call, Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said during a court... Read More.