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$20,000 bond set for man accused of breaking into fire station

Thursday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man accused of breaking into a fire station on Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Joseph Ray Chowning, 60, with breaking... Read More.

Fire at vacant Pines Mall under investigation

Thursday, February 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

A fire of unknown origin caused significant damage to an area of the Pines Mall early Thursday morning. Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell told Deltaplex News that firefighters responded to the mall at about 1:30 a.m.Oldies 101.3 morning show host Greg... Read More.

Cliff Gibson of Monticello to Chair UA Board

Wednesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas elected new officers at its Jan. 26-27 regular meeting, and C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III, of Monticello, will serve as chairman of the 10-member board for the upcoming year.Gibson, other officers, and members of a new... Read More.

4 Southeast Arkansas men appointed to state boards

Tuesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

A Crossett man, a Hamburg man, a Warren man, and a Lake Village man were recently appointed to state boards by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Leroy Higginbotham of Crossett, Eddie West of Warren, and Michael Wilhite of Hamburg were all appointed to the Arkansas Fire Protection... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Redfield man accused of felony domestic battery

Tuesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Redfield man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested for a second offense last week. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Joshua Lawhon, 22, after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

City Council votes to terminate lease agreement between city and Harbor Oaks

Tuesday, February 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

Following a lengthy meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to allow Mayor Shirley Washington to terminate the lease agreement between the city and the current owners of the Harbor Oaks Golf Course and associated properties. That lease is currently held by Michael... Read More.

$50,000 bond for man accused of choking girlfriend at Saracen Casino

Monday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of choking his girlfriend after a domestic altercation inside the Saracen Casino in January will have to post a $50,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of choking and hitting childs mother

Monday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of choking and hitting the mother of his child Feb. 2 was arrested over the weekend. Harold Miller, 37, told Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney Monday that he would hire his own attorney and was instructed to... Read More.

$75,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of stabbing cousin

Monday, February 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday got a Pine Bluff man accused of kicking the door of an apartment open in January and stabbing his cousin. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

Arkansas revenue remained above forecast in January

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas built up a surplus of more than $240 million so far this year as the state’s revenue beat expectations last month, the state’s finance office said Wednesday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue... Read More.

Arkansas court says trooper photos don’t have to be released

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a judge’s decision that State Police must release photos of all of its troopers who don’t work undercover, saying doing so would effectively identify troopers who work undercover. Justices sided with the State... Read More.

Body found on East End in Sheridan Identified, arrest made in hit-and-run fatality

Friday, February 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

The body of a Sheridan woman was found in East End last week according to the Sheridan Headlight Newspaper. Jennifer Keenzel, 48, was found dead in a wooded area off of Fairhaven Drive.The body was discovered last Monday, January 24th, and was subsequently identified... Read More.