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Dale Michael Loyer, 38, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

Booking #: 139370Age: 38Gender: MaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-09-2020 - 12:56 pmCharges:POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (CODEINE) POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Absconder Warrant Parole/Probation

Dustin W Reynolds, 35, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

Booking #: 122138Age: 35Gender: MaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-09-2020 - 12:05 amCharges:Nonsupport

Ashleigh L Cox, 28, Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

Booking #: 175190Age: 28Gender: FemaleRace: African AmericanAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 02-07-2020 - 7:51 pmCharges:State's Petition to Revoke

Camden police officer fired after placing student in choke hold

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

A police officer has been fired after a video went viral of the officer and a Camden Fairview High School student according to a press release from the department.On Monday, Feb. 10, a video began circulating on Facebook, showing Officer Jake Perry in an... Read More.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Seize Money, Firearms, and Narcotics

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with The Tri-County Drug Task Force have made multiple arrests and seized large amounts of money, firearms and narcotics in the past 30 days.Approximately 10 ounces of methamphetamine, 300 ecstasy pills (MDMA), prescription pills, $6300 in cash,... Read More.

Grant County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale set for March 21st

Thursday, February 13 by Greg

Grant County Master Gardeners will hold it's annual spring plant sale on Saturday March 21st at the new fairgrounds on HWY 167 North from 9 AM - 1 PM.Proceeds from the sale will be used for beautification projects in the community.Sign up for Master... Read More.

10 dead in Arkansas from flu in the past week; Total flu deaths in Arkansas reaches 46

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

Ten people died from flu-related illness in Arkansas last week, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Health released on Wednesday.Since September 29, 2019, 46 people have died of influenza-related illness in the state. One was a pediatric death.The ADH reported ‘widespread’... Read More.

WHPD Officer Harley Herron recognized by the State of Arkansas and City of White Hall

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

White Hall Police Officer Harley Herron has been recognized by the State of Arkansas and the White Hall City Council for being the first White Hall Police Department officer to save a life by using Naloxone/Narcan for a drug overdose.

UAPB fires bus driver following report of inappropriate video

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has fired a bus driver after a report of an inappropriate video was seen playing on one of its buses on Sunday, Feb. 9.After a swift investigation, UAPB officials determined that the video playing inside the bus... Read More.

July trial set for suit over Arkansas Ten Commandments

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has set a July trial for a lawsuit challenging a Ten Commandments display outside the Arkansas state Capitol. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Monday ordered the trial over the display installed on the Capitol grounds in... Read More.

City Council candidate debates centered around downtown projects and Go Forward Pine Bluff

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

Deltaplex Radio aired a live political debate Tuesday at Pine Bluff High School’s Little Theater with numerous local political candidates in attendance.The event was hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander, and was held in front of a live audience of Pine Bluff... Read More.

Arkansas lawmaker calls for changes after police encounter

Tuesday, February 11 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A black Arkansas lawmaker plans to introduce legislation next year aimed at changing police tactics after officers drew guns on her and another black politician who had called 911 to report that they were being harassed. Democratic state Rep. Vivian... Read More.