Victim identified in Pine Bluff New Years Eve homicide

On December 31, 2019, at about 4:42 P.M., Pine Bluff Police Officers responded to Oceans Restaurant at 2213 E. Harding in reference to a reported stabbing. A male with apparent stab wounds was located outside of the business.   The victim, 33-year-old Sidney Hayes Jr., was... Read More.

Prosecutor clears Arkansas officers in fatal shooting of man

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Two northwestern Arkansas police officers were cleared Monday in the fatal shooting of a man who authorities say “ambushed and executed” another officer. Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Durrett said Fayetteville police Cpl. Seay Floyd and Officer Natalie Eucce were justified... Read More.
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Drivers license testing soon to be “One Click” easier

Beginning next week anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can begin using an online scheduling tool to arrange the final step toward becoming a motor vehicle licensed driver.  The scheduling tool will be accessible beginning Monday, January 6th through the Arkansas State... Read More.

Memphis kidnapping suspect fatally shot in Arkansas

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — Police in eastern Arkansas fatally shot a kidnapping suspect early Tuesday during a traffic stop and officers discovered the suspected kidnapping victim alive inside the vehicle’s trunk, authorities said. Police in Memphis, Tennessee, responded to a report early Tuesday of... Read More.
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2019 Report: Arkansas’ cannabis shops rake in $28 million

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas dispensaries sold about $28 million worth of medical marijuana in the first calendar year of legal sales in the state, according to a state agency. More than 4,200 pounds (1905 kilograms) of marijuana was bought in the state this... Read More.
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Bobby Joe Carper of Stuttgart

Bobby Joe Carper was born on November 12, 1942 to Pershing John and Anna Bell Burns Carper in Bryant, Arkansas. He departed this life in the morning hours on Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home in Stuttgart, Arkansas at the age of 77... Read More.

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.
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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.

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 SCORES Regional Division Yazoo County 63, Dollarway 54 Hightower High 79, Pine... Read More.