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GFPB CEO talks Go-Kart track

Wednesday, August 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

The first phase of what will eventually be the site of a go-cart track on East Harding Avenue got underway Wednesday when demolition began on the old Admiral Benbow Inn. Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning... Read More.

Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation to include food trucks, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals in businesses that have to pay taxes to the advertising and promotion commission. Appearing on the oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander was... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of theft and drug possesion

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a man currently on probation who was arrested Saturday after he was found sleeping in a truck that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling Prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Council approves several budget adjustments and updates city codes

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

As the new month begins, Pine Bluffs City Council met for its first meeting of the month to address several proposed ordinances and resolutions. Seven proposed ordinances focused on adopting updated codes to the state standard.Before the council addressed those proposed ordinances, all council... Read More.

Hope Empowerment Inc. to host after-school prgram

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

Hope Empowerment Incorporated provides after-school programs and outreach activities throughout the Pine Bluff community and is now accepting registration for the upcoming school year. Their after-school program is hosted at their main headquarters 421 W. 6th Avenue located in St. Joseph Catholic Church. The... Read More.

Bloom Tennis Center director talks youth camps and community involvement

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Bloom Tennis Center in Pine Bluff has been available to the community for over twenty years and it hosts local camps for the youth and lessons for all ages during the spring and summer months of the year.Deltaplex News spoke with Fred Toney... Read More.

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$30,000 bond set for man accused of threatening girlfriend with knife

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at an apartment on West Barraque Street Friday resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a knife. Camron Smith, 21, was taken into custody and when questioned, admitted pulling out a pocket knife... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man involved in alleged shooting incident

Monday, August 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at another man last Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Casey Grant, 28, with aggravated assault.Reading... Read More.

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City hosts renaming ceremony in dedication of Carl A. Redus Jr.

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff hosted a renaming ceremony to rename the Aquatics Center in honor of the former mayor Carl A. Redus Jr. The ceremony took place Friday, July 29th at the Aquatics Center facility. Present was Mayor Shirley Washington and her office,... Read More.

Charges filed in May murder

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death in May. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Ronald Spraglin Jr., with capital murder.On Friday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney read the charge to Spraglin.Spraglin... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of pointing gun and threatening two people

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend and another person and threatening to kill them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man accused of second degree domestic violence

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance on Rhinehart Road on July 16 resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man with a piece of wood and causing injuries. Richard Ramsey, 42, was taken into custody Thursday after he was allegedly... Read More.