Dermott Mayor says citations for no face covering

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

By Ray King A 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.
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Report: Former Walmart at Pines Mall sold at auction

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

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.
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Hamburg woman killed in accident

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

By Ray King An 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.
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Hogs down UT Arlington behind Moody

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Moses Moody had career highs of 24 points and nine rebounds as Arkansas beat UT Arlington 72-60 on Wednesday night. Moody, a 6-foot-6 freshman from Little Rock, Arkansas, was 7-of-12 shooting and made two of the Razorbacks’ seven 3-pointers. Connor Vanover and... Read More.

Northwestern uses three-pointers to down UAPB

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Miller Kopp scored 18 points and Chase Audige scored 16 and Northwestern opened its season by beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-49 on Wednesday. The Wildcats made 14 of 29 3-pointers — eight in the second half — when they created distance from... Read More.
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State’s November revenue beats last year, forecast

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue in November exceeded the same month a year ago as well as forecast figures, the state’s finance office said Wednesday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue in November totaled $464 million, which... Read More.
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Court of Appeals rejects appeal of Grant County man

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Grant County man whose probation was revoked and sent to prison on drug related charges. Robert Eugene Dyas, 60, had contended that there was insufficient evidence to revoke his probation and... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man, currently on parole, on a felony domestic battery allegation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Jessie Matthews, 39, who was initially arrested Nov. 28 after police were sent... Read More.