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UAPB announces graduation improvement

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced Thursday that it continues to show significant achievement in graduation rates. UAPB increased its four-year graduation rate and maintained its highest five-year and six-year graduation rates. Overall, the four-year rate improved 133% from 2016 to... Read More.

Richardson talks goals for the Pine Bluff Police Department as Police Chief

Friday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

When Denise Richardson was named Pine Bluff Police Chief, she became the first female to reach the position who had started out as a recruit with the department 29, years ago. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Richardson said there had been men... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man on multiple charges

Friday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of drug-related offenses was arrested Thursday after he threw a bag containing suspected drugs out of his vehicle while fleeing from a drug task force investigator. When he was questioned after being taken into custody, Christopher Jackson,... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man on alleged drug and weapon related charges

Friday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons-related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Timothy Mazique, 36, with being a felon in possession... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for felon in possesion of firearm

Friday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on probation was arrested Thursday after a gun and ammunition were found inside his residence. Kamen Winston, 29, was taken into custody after he reported to his probation officer and was taken to his house because the officer... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man accused of breaking and entering and burglary

Friday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into an apartment Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Everett, 43, with residential burglary and breaking... Read More.

Pine Bluff man charged with capital murder in recent homicide investigation

Friday, August 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting death of another man on July 26 will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. Following a court hearing Friday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ruled prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Chief Richardson discusses homicide arrest

Thursday, August 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

When he served as Pine Bluff Chief of Police, Lloyd Franklin Sr. gave a lot of credit to then Deputy Chief Denise Richardson for the number of homicide-related arrests that the department was making. Now that Franklin is retired, Richardson is the chief and on... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of breaking to abandon school

Thursday, August 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Thursday for a White Hall man accused of breaking into a building in late July. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jerry Dougan, 53, with breaking or... Read More.

Junior High School Students Plant their Own Garden Through UAPB Project

Thursday, August 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Students at Jack Robey Junior High School recently set up their own school garden thanks to a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) initiative, said Dr. Karleah Harris, assistant professor for the UAPB Department of Human Sciences. Funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute... Read More.

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PBPD in search of identity of suspects invovled in breaking or entering vehicles

Wednesday, August 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police Department recently announced in a Facebook post that they have received reports of Breaking or Entering vehicles lately involving a small group of juveniles or young adult males. These males have been primarily entering unlocked vehicles at night, and... Read More.

UAM awarded $225,000 grant from Arkansas Department of Higher Ed

Wednesday, August 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

MCGEHEE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) was awarded a $225,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Workforce Initiative Act Regional Workforce Grant Program on July 7, 2022. This award will benefit the UAM-CTM Heavy... Read More.