Man dies after Conway police use stun gun on him

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — An investigation has been launched after a 39-year-old man died shortly after Conway police used a stun gun on him while responding to a shoplifting report at a grocery store. Conway officers responded Tuesday afternoon to a grocery store to investigate... Read More.
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Sheridan Schools Closed Feb 6-7 Due To Flu Outbreak

The Sheridan School District has announced they will not have classes on Thursday, February 6, and Friday, February 7 due to a flu outbreak.The district released the following statement:School is canceled for Feb. 6 and 7 due to the number of flu cases we’ve... Read More.

Fire reported near China Kitchen

A fire has been reported near China Kitchen, located at 2318 West 28th Street in Pine Bluff.The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services has responded to the scene.No other information on the fire is available at this time. 
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PBSD Principal placed on Administrative Leave due to lawsuit

According to the Pine Bluff School District, a lawsuit was filed against the Pine Bluff High School principal, Dr. Michael Nellums, and the district.Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh said this is the first time the District administrative team ever received any notice of the allegations... Read More.

UAPB to host sex trafficking forum on March 17

A forum on human sex trafficking will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff STEM Building and Conference Center, 1530 L.A. “Prexy” Davis Drive.Conducted by the UAPB 1890 Cooperative Extension Program, the forum is free... Read More.
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Governor Hutchinson announces intent to grant 15 pardons

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 15 pardons. An additional 30 clemency requests were denied and one had no action taken upon it. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates.The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled... Read More.

U.A. President’s Medal Awarded to Tommy May

The University of Arkansas System President’s Medal for Service Thursday was given to J. Thomas May, former bank president and CEO of Simmons First National Corp. and current president of its foundation, and past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of... Read More.
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Appeal of man who shot Army recruiters in Arkansas rejected

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a man who fatally shot a U.S. Army soldier and wounded another outside a recruiting station in Little Rock. The ruling dated Thursday and first reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette said... Read More.