Bond set in alleged robbery

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of robbing a convenience store in the early morning hours Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Smith, 29,... Read More.
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Suspect in Thursday murder claims self defense

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Thursday told police he acted in self-defense. Sharrodrick Dunn, 36, was identified by a witness to the shooting of Tyrice Graydon, 32, who died at Jefferson Regional Hospital as a result of... Read More.

Fire districts approved in Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Quorum Court has approved legislation that will change area volunteer fire departments into fire districts so that annual dues may be collected by the Lincoln County Treasurer. The move followed a law passed by the Arkansas General Assembly which allowed the fire... Read More.
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Two more lawmakers test positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday said they tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest in an outbreak among legislators that has prompted the suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin and state Rep. Joe Cloud confirmed... Read More.
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Fourth legislator tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus, the fourth lawmaker to do so in the latest outbreak among legislators that has prompted suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin... Read More.

3 legislators test positive for coronavirus, Governor exposed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas lawmakers announced Tuesday they have tested positive for the coronavirus and the state’s governor said he’s scaling back his public events and meetings after being exposed to someone with the virus. Senate President Jim Hendren said the Legislature... Read More.
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Charges filed in alleged sexual contact with minor female

Charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man accused of engaging in sexual contact with a minor female in 2019. Nathan Garlington, 46, was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, a Class D felony, following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police. The charges were filed... Read More.

Bond set in alleged burglary and assault

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County woman accused of breaking into her former husband’s house on Sunday and threatening him and a female with a handgun Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.
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Simmons third-quarter earnings beat expectations

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $65.9 million. The Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 60 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 63 cents per share. The results... Read More.