Suspect arrested in reported theft of gun

By Ray King An investigation into the reported theft of a handgun that began in June resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly took the gun, then pointed it at the owner. Jalen Hall, 19, was identified by the victim who told... Read More.
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UAMS Cancer database to store COVID-19 images

LITTLE ROCK — A national database for patient cancer images at UAMS has become the official storage site for all of the United States’ COVID-19 clinical images, including chest x-rays and CT scans of the body. This week, UAMS also became the first research institution... Read More.

Simmons reports earnings of $58.8 million

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $58.8 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 55 cents per... Read More.
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Reported domestic incident results in stolen gun arrest

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a business in the Jefferson Square Shopping Center Sunday resulted in the arrest of a man who reportedly had a stolen gun in his possession. William Carter, 22, who is currently on probation was taken into custody after... Read More.

COVID-19 cases near 34,000 as mask mandate begins

By Ray King Monday marked the first day of Governor Asa Hutchinson’s mask mandate to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as the state neared the 34,000 mark in cumulative cases. During his daily update, Hutchinson said there were 699 new cases reported in the past 24... Read More.
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COVID-19 forces festival cancellations

Festivals at two Arkansas cities have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung announced that concerns for public safety has led to the cancellation of this year’s Owlfest. Owyoung also served as Chairman of Owlfest and... Read More.
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Bond set in drug arrest

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman involved in a domestic disturbance on drug related charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shameshia McClain, 29, with possession of... Read More.

Man accused of hitting pregnant girlfriend

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly hit his pregnant girlfriend during an altercation. Tevin Young, 22, was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported armed disturbance at a residence in the 2400 block of West 25th Avenue. During... Read More.
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Bond set in alleged threats against White Hall students

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a man who allegedly posted death threats on social media toward 2020 graduates of White Hall High School. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Erwin... Read More.