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PB police investigate weekend homicide leaving 1 dead

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man who was shot Saturday died Sunday and police have no solid suspects or location at this time.Lt. David De Foor said Monday that Jimmy Douglas, 40, died at UAMS at 9:04 Sunday night after he had been med-flighted from Jefferson... Read More.

State parks cut hours, services because of coronavirus

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The hours and some services at Arkansas state parks are being limited because of the coronavirus.The state health department on Saturday reported 2,245 newly confirmed or probable cases and 34 additional deaths for totals of 169,382 cases and 2,620 deaths... Read More.

St. Louis rolls over UAPB

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins, Hasahn French and Jordan Goodwin scored 15 points apiece as Saint Louis easily defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 107-54 on Saturday night. French also had six assists, while Goodwin posted seven rebounds. Gibson Jimerson had 12 points for Saint Louis (3-0). Shaun... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear work requirement for medicaid

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will review a federal appeals court ruling that struck down work requirements for Medicaid services in Arkansas and New Hampshire.The court on Friday agreed to the requests and consolidated the two cases.“I am grateful the U.S.... Read More.

Westphal named to Game and Fish Commission

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Fort Smith businessman was appointed to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Friday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Hutchinson appointed Bennie Westphal to replace Commissioner Joe Morgan, who died in November.Westphal is chief executive officer of The Westphal Group,... Read More.

Star City firm gets grant to improve internet access

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

A Star City company has been awarded a more than $483,000 grant to improve internet access in Lincoln County.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, City Wireless Internet received grant funds of $483,837.82 from the Arkansas Rural Connect Grant program. The company, owned by Donnie... Read More.

Dermott Mayor says citations for no face covering

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

The Mayor of Dermott announced Monday that citations will be issued to people violating the statewide mandate on wearing masks or face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19.According to the McGehee-Dermott times-News, Mayor Walter Donald said in a statement, “In order to help... Read More.

Second suspect in October murder arrested

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

By Ray KingA second suspect has been arrested in the October shooting death of a Pine Bluff teenager and injuries to a second.Dontavian Foots, 19, the brother of the initial suspect, Deon Foots, now 18, was taken into custody after a search that began... Read More.

Report: Former Walmart at Pines Mall sold at auction

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

The former Walmart building at the now closed Pines Mall has been sold at auction.According to the Cushman-Wakefield website, the auction was completed Thursday. No information was available on who purchased the more than 90,000 square foot building which was constructed in 1986.DeltaplexNews.com has... Read More.

Monticello, Entergy Arkansas team up to promote building

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

The Monticello Economic Development Commission is teaming up with Entergy Arkansas to showcase available sites and buildings around the state.According to the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello spec building, located at 130 Doris Lawrence Drive was one of six buildings selected for inclusion in a... Read More.

Hamburg woman killed in accident

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

A Hamburg woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Ashley County Wednesday.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Linda K. Harville, 79, was westbound on Polk Street crossing U.S. Highway 425 when she failed to yield right of way and... Read More.

Man arrested on multiple drug charges

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation into alleged drug activity at a house on the east side of Pine Bluff Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple charges.Ronald Maxwell, 32, was taken into custody after police vice and narcotics officers and the department’s... Read More.