Pine Bluff woman arrested for Negligent Homicide

The Pine Bluff Police Department have arrested a woman in connection with a fatal traffic accident that occurred at Blake Street and Miramar Drive on December 20.30-year-old Eterra Pittman was taken into custody after she was found in the drivers seat of on of... Read More.

Washington State beats UAPB 65-50

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Noah Williams’ defensive performance in the second half helped lead Washington State on a 17-5 run and to a 65-60 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday night. The freshman had eight points, one of his two blocks and two steals after... Read More.
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Elbert “Sonny” Woodruff of White Hall

Elbert “Sonny” Woodruff, 79, of White Hall, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 21, 2019, at his home. Mr. Woodruff was born September 12, 1940, in Lepanto, Arkansas, a son of the late John Grover and Ruth Garrett Woodruff. He was reared and... Read More.
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King Cotton Holiday Classic Day 1 Scores & Day 2 Match Ups

 The King Cotton Holiday Classic is underway at the Pine Bluff Convention Center after six exciting games on Friday. Saturday will be packed full of action with six more games beginning at 11 am.DAY ONE SCORESRegional DivisionYazoo County 63, Dollarway 54Hightower High 79, Pine... Read More.

Jefferson County Jailer Arrested For Bringing Contraband Into Jail

December 27, 2019 - A Jefferson County Jailer is facing charges for furnishing prohibited articles in a correctional facility.The arrest followed an on-going undercover investigation at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC).According to the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, Marshae Childs was... Read More.
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Suspicious death in Dollarway

Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department are investigating a suspicious death. Officers were dispatched to 5608 W. Carbon Street around 8:30 a.m. in reference to a welfare check. Once inside, a male was found unresponsive. The male has been identified as 66 year old... Read More.

Testing, Treatment and Prevention: Keys to Ending HIV Transmission

December is AIDS Awareness Month and is a good opportunity to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Dr. Janette Wheat, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff associate professor and Cooperative Extension Program human development specialist, said. It is a time people worldwide can unite... Read More.
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Arkansas police officer shot outside apartment complex

BRYANT, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas police officer was shot and wounded Monday night by a reportedly suicidal person who was then shot and killed by other officers, authorities said. Police responded to a call of a suicidal person at an apartment complex in Bryant,... Read More.

Hendren won’t seek 2nd term as Arkansas Senate president

  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Republican president pro tem of Arkansas’ Senate said Friday he won’t seek another term leading that chamber next year. Sen. Jim Hendren said he won’t run for another two-year term as the chamber’s president when senators meet at the... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Emergency Responders receive Narcan Kits

Emergency responders in Pine Bluff have a new tool to help drug overdose victims.Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services has received Naloxone Hydrochloride Kits, commonly known as Narcan, a drug used by first responders to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.Firefighters have been... Read More.