Man Who Escaped Arkansas State Hospital Captured

LITTLE ROCK — Authorities say a patient accused of rape who escaped from the Arkansas State Hospital over the weekend has been captured. State Hospital Police Chief Perry Wyse said Monday that 34-year-old James Barrett was captured in Memphis, Tennessee, by U.S. Marshals. Barrett had... Read More.

Police in Arkansas Say Two Bodies Found in Car in River

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — Authorities in eastern Arkansas are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were pulled from a car in the Mississippi River as a possible murder-suicide. Helena-West Helena police say a man had called police early Sunday to say he was... Read More.
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Broyles Tribute Film to Debut on One-Year Anniversary

“Frank Broyles, Arkansas Legend,” a tribute film to the late University of Arkansas head football coach and men’s director of athletics, will be released online at ArkansasRazorbacks.com on Tuesday, August 14, on the one-year anniversary of Broyles’ passing. Coach Broyles passed away at his... Read More.

State Police Reminder

NO WARNINGS.....NO EXCUSES. Do your part to keep our kids safe! ASP troopers are out this week making sure NO ONE decides to pass flashing red lights! Violators may be fined up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail in addition to license sanctions.
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A new $498,983 NSF grant will advance U of A research

A new $498,983 NSF grant will advance U of A research on improving the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles that fight infection. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Researchers at the University of Arkansas have received a grant of $498,983 from the National Science Foundation to study the... Read More.

Crime Prevention Program Being Studied By City Officials

A national program that has worked to reduce crime in other parts of the country was introduced to a diverse crowd Thursday night at the New St. Hurricane Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. The TenPoint National Training Institute was founded by Dr. Eugene F. Rivers... Read More.
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SEACAC Back 2 School Festival

Here are the dates and times for the SEACAC Back to School Festival: Ashley County: Hamburg – August 27th – 4p.m. to 8 p.m. – Town Square Bradley County: Warren – August 31st – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – City Park (park with train) Chicot County:... Read More.

PBBFA Hosts 14th Annual School Supply Giveaway

The Pine Bluff Black Firefighters Association hosted their 14th annual B.R.A.V.E. Project Fresh Start at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Saturday morning in efforts to get students ready for their first day of school on Monday. Local firefighters and Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services... Read More.
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Arkansas may increase 911 cellphone fees

ROGERS, Ark.  -- Arkansas counties are pushing to increase the fee on cellphones for 911 emergency response services. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that counties hope to at least double the fee to 65 cents per month. Emergency experts say Arkansas 911 centers receive more than... Read More.