Two paramedics shot, suspect killed in Pine Bluff

Two paramedics from EASI (Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc.) were shot and a suspect is dead in an early morning shooting incident in the 1400 block of West 23rd Avenue in Pine BluffPolice say the two had responded to a call and were working on... Read More.

Legislature will not meet on coronavirus emergency decleration

By ANDREW DeMILLOLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers will not meet this month to vote on whether to support the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration, House and Senate leaders said Tuesday, rejecting a request from Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Hutchinson last week had asked lawmakers... Read More.
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Burglary suspect arrested

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man with what prosecutors called a “substantial criminal history” was arrested M0nday night after police found him walking near the Dollar General store on East Harding Avenue carrying two cases of Budweiser beer.Robert Cobbs, 47, was taken into custody... Read More.

appeals court nixes reconsideration of abortion ruling

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday said it won’t reconsider its decision to lift a judge’s ruling that has blocked four Arkansas abortion restrictions from taking effect, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure.The 8th U.S. Circuit... Read More.
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North Texas downs UAPB

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Javion Hamlet had 14 points to lead five North Texas players in double figures as the Mean Green routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 81-56 on Tuesday night. Zachary Simmons added 12 points for the Mean Green. Terence Lewis II chipped in 11,... Read More.
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Suspect in June rape arrested

By Ray KingA police investigation into an alleged rape in June resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man Monday.When he was questioned by police, Frazier Foots, 30, maintained that the sex between him and the female adult victim was consensual.During a court... Read More.
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Police arrest woman on felony domestic battery allegation

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman who was previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery is facing a felony allegation after she was arrested in the early morning hours Friday following a reported domestic incident at a residence on Oak Ridge.Carol Guess, 52, pleaded no... Read More.

Court sets cash only bond in burglary, assault

By Ray KingA $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who is currently on probation after he allegedly forced his way into a house and assaulted his girlfriend.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.
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Teenager arrested in Friday shooting

By Ray KingAn 18-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly shot his juvenile cousin.Braylon Bridges told police he and the cousin, who was not identified in court proceedings, were “playing with the gun and it went off.” He also said the... Read More.

Suspect in vehicle break-ins arrested

By Ray KingSeveral reports of parked vehicles being broken into in White Hall Tuesday resulted In the arrest of a man identified from security video as having been involved.Efrem Neely Jr., 21, was reportedly the driver of a blue Kia that was seen by... Read More.