WiFi boosters added to Star City Library

According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, two WiFi boosters have been installed at the Star City Library.The newspaper said the boosters were installed on two sides of the walls, facing the parking lot which will boost the signal outside of the building, and patrons... Read More.

Court says Wilson ineligible to represent House District 12

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Democratic Party nominee for District 12 of the State House of Representatives was ineligible to serve, agreeing with a ruling from a Pulaski County Circuit Judge.Jimmie Wilson won the Democratic Party’s nomination for... Read More.
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Pine Bluff man arrested in I530 homicide

Arkansas State Police on Monday announced they have made an arrest in the Sept. 3 shooting death of one man and the attempted murder of three others that occurred along Interstate 530 south of Little Rock.According to a press release, Anthony Madison, 20, has... Read More.
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Woman arrested for firing shots

By Ray KingA Jefferson County woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly fired shots during a reported armed disturbance.Brandy Cox, 43, was taken into custody after a deputy was sent to the disturbance in the 500 block of Tank Road in White Hall at... Read More.
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Bond set in alleged burglary, domestic incident

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of breaking into his former girlfriend’s apartment and choking her.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Robert Shorter, 44, with... Read More.

Star City School District sees decline in enrollment

The Star City School District is down 61 students from May of this year, according to Superintendent Jordan Frizzell.According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, district enrollment was up by 14 students compared to last month and he attributed some of that increase to students... Read More.
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McGehee nonprofits get grants from Community Foundation

Two McGehee nonprofit groups were recently awarded grants from the Delta Area Community Foundation (DACF), an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF).According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, the Boys and Girls Club of McGehee received $3,200 to buy five Chromebooks and other supplies... Read More.

Bond set in alleged rape at Pine Bluff High School

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Friday for a juvenile student at Pine Bluff High School accused of raping another student on campus Monday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for the 14-year-old student, whose name is being withheld because of... Read More.
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Feds execute Pine Bluff man in 1994 killing

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Orlando Hall got stiffed on a drug deal and went to a Texas apartment looking for the two brothers who took his money. They weren't home, but their 16-year-old sister was.Late Thursday, Hall was put to death for abducting and... Read More.

Court date for Collins murder suspect rescheduled

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge has rescheduled the court date of a man accused in the shooting death of a Pine Bluff detective last month.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ordered Keshone Quantarious Smith, 19, during a court appearance on Wednesday... Read More.