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Little Rock expands curfew because of virus outbreak

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest city on Wednesday expanded its curfew because of the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of cases in the state rose to at least 280. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said the city will impose a curfew from 9... Read More.

PBPD investigating Tuesday shooting

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting in the central part of the city Tuesday afternoon. According to a police report, Donnie Haney, 62, was shot in the right shoulder and was taken by ambulance to Jefferson Regional Hospital where he was... Read More.

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Probable cause found to charge Warren man with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia

Wednesday, March 25 by Greg

By: Ray King A traffic stop by Tri-County Drug Task Force investigators Monday night resulted in the arrest of a Warren man on drug related charges. Investigator Cody Musselwhite reported that he, Sgt. Fred Green and Investigator Joseph O’Neal were on South Olive Street at about... Read More.

Jefferson County Election Commission consolidates polling places for upcoming runoff election

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

By: Ray King The Jefferson County Board of Election Commissioners voted Tuesday night to pay poll workers for the March 31 runoff elections a bonus on top of their regular pay. During a special meeting, Commission Secretary Stu Soffer brought up the subject, saying that the... Read More.

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All in-person court proceedings in Arkansas suspended until April 17

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

BY: RAY KING All in person proceedings in Arkansas Courts have been suspended until April 17 in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, according to an order from the Arkansas Supreme Court. This order will affect plea and arraignments and revocation hearings that were set in both... Read More.

Arkansas Franchisee Takes Home International Staffing Company’s Top Honor

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

Becky Simpson Named Express Employment Professionals Gordon Blair Heritage Award Recipient Arkansas Express Employment Professionals franchisee Becky Simpson recently received the company’s top honor for extraordinary enthusiasm, a positive attitude and integrity. Simpson owns an Express office in Pine Bluff and was presented the 2020 Gordon Blair... Read More.

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Arkansas Tech issues credit for lost housing due to pandemic

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Students at Arkansas Tech University will receive a credit toward future university housing after the outbreak of the coronavirus forced student dorms to close. The school’s board of trustees approved the pro-rated credits Sunday. Credits will be applied over the next... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

BY: RAY KING A Pine Bluff man is facing charges after he attempted to smuggle contraband into the adult detention center. According to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Steven Glover, 48, was taken into custody after a deputy, who was conducting surveillance... Read More.

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Governor: Arkansas has had first 2 COVID-19 deaths

Tuesday, March 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials reported the state’s first two coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, and the governor said he’s calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to address a budget shortfall expected because of the pandemic. The deaths include a 91-year-old man who died... Read More.

Confirmed coronavirus cases climb to over 200 in Arkansas

Monday, March 23 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Health is reporting that 201 people in Arkansas have now tested positive for the coronavirus as of late Monday night. State health officials said at least nine patients were hospitalized and six required ventilators to help them breathe. The total number... Read More.

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$250K bond set for Sheridan man for aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, theft of property and felony fleeing

Monday, March 23 by Greg

BY: RAY KING A reported fight on the parking lot of a business on U.S. 270 Saturday afternoon led to a highspeed chase on Interstate 530 and the arrest of a man accused of stealing the car of the man he had been fighting with. Darius... Read More.

$25K cash only bond set for Pine Bluff man following drug arrest

Monday, March 23 by Greg

BY: RAY KING A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man on drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Morgan Hankins, 28, with two counts of possession of... Read More.

Author: Greg

Little Rock expands curfew because of virus outbreak

PBPD investigating Tuesday shooting

Probable cause found to charge Warren man with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia

Jefferson County Election Commission consolidates polling places for upcoming runoff election

All in-person court proceedings in Arkansas suspended until April 17

Arkansas Franchisee Takes Home International Staffing Company’s Top Honor

Arkansas Tech issues credit for lost housing due to pandemic

Pine Bluff man arrested after attempting to smuggle contraband into W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center

Governor: Arkansas has had first 2 COVID-19 deaths

Confirmed coronavirus cases climb to over 200 in Arkansas

$250K bond set for Sheridan man for aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, theft of property and felony fleeing

$25K cash only bond set for Pine Bluff man following drug arrest

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