Pine Bluff man shot to death Tuesday

A 32-year-old Pine Bluff man was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in the central part of the city. Police Lt. David De Foor identified the victim as Albert King III, who was found with a single gunshot wound when police responded to a reported shooting... Read More.
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White Hall Police arrest two on drug charges

By Ray King Two Jefferson County women were arrested Sunday on drug related charges following a traffic stop by a White Hall Police Officer. Gabrielle Harris, 36, and Bobbi Jean Dejarnette, 40, were taken into custody after Officer Christian Carroll stopped the white BMW Harris was... Read More.

Firefighters answer 155 medical calls in November

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to 362 calls in November and just under 43 percent were emergency medical related. According to the department’s monthly report, firefighters answered 155 medical calls, 29 fewer than the previous month. There were also 29 vehicle accidents... Read More.
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Bond set in weekend shooting death

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Rickey Smith, 43, with first-degree murder and... Read More.

Cash only bond set in shooting incident

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Sheridan man accused of firing multiple shots at a vehicle Dec. 1. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dustin McClanahan, 28, with... Read More.
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State parks cut hours, services because of coronavirus

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.
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St. Louis rolls over UAPB

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

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.
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Westphal named to Game and Fish Commission

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

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.