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Court of Appeals upholds Wyatt ruling in PBA&P vs. Aramark case

Wednesday, May 14 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday said Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was correct when he ruled against claims by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission (PBA&P) that Aramark Educational Services LLC (Aramark) owed money for failing to pay the “hamburger... Read More.

Second suspect in April homicide arrested

Wednesday, May 14 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a homicide on April 18. Ka’Juan Madkins, 22, was booked into the adult detention center Tuesday night and is being held on probable cause of capital murder. He is accused of involvement in the shooting... Read More.

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Pine Bluff restaurant named semi-finalist for “Best Burger” in Arkansas

Tuesday, May 13 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff restaurant has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2ns annual Arkansas Best Burger Contest, sponsored by the Arkansas Beef Council. The “Bubba Burger” at Momma’s Diner at 3015 W. 28th was selected as the winner in Region 4, according to a... Read More.

Freeman announces run for Cleveland County Sheriff

Tuesday, May 13 by Ray King

A third candidate has entered the race for Cleveland County Sheriff. Vance “Lee” Freeman has announced his intention to run for the position in 2026. Current Sheriff Jack Rodgers has announced his intention to retire next year after more than 49 years of service. Freeman joins current... Read More.

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Poyen City Council gets new member

Friday, May 9 by Ray King

A new member was added to the Poyen City Council during its most recent meeting. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Sherri Tittle was appointed to fill the vacant Position 2 on the council. Beginning this month, residents will see an increase on trash pickup fees.... Read More.

Judge throws out lawsuit on GOP primary for only Republicans

Thursday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit aimed at making Arkansas’ GOP primary open only to registered Republicans. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller on Monday granted the motion to dismiss the lawsuit that had been filed by about two dozen... Read More.

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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville awarded $1 million grant to expand electronics education

Monday, May 5 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has awarded the University of Arkansas $1 million to expand electronics education through development of credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in the semiconductor industry. Alan Mantooth, a Distinguished Professor of electrical engineering,... Read More.

2 dead after single vehicle accident in Pine Bluff

Monday, May 5 by Ray King

A single vehicle accident in the early morning hours Sunday resulted in the deaths of two people. Pine Bluff Police Lt. David DeFoor identified the victims as Dennis Mendenhall, 20, and Daniel Thompson, 18, both of Pine Bluff. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The... Read More.

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Scales at landfill increases Grant County revenue

Friday, May 2 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the Grant County Quorum Court received information on additional revenue the county has received with the addition of scales at the landfill. According to the Sheridan Headlight, Grant County Judge Randy Pruitt reported that by charging for weight instead of... Read More.

Woodlawn School District seeking two-mill tax increase

Friday, May 2 by Ray King

The Woodlawn School District is asking voters to approve a two-mill tax increase later this month. According to the Cleveland Count Herald, voters will also decide which of three candidates will win a position on the Woodland School Board. The candidates include current board member Larry... Read More.

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Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

Thursday, May 1 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the conviction and life sentence of a Pine Bluff man accused of involvement in two separate shootings that resulted in the death of one person. Following a jury trial in 2024, Keundre Parker, 21, was convicted of one... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects Desha County man’s appeal of gun related conviction

Wednesday, April 30 by Ray King

A Desha County man sentenced to prison last year has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there were errors in his trial. Don Lamar Love, 51, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a jury trial for being a felon in possession... Read More.

Author: Ray King

Court of Appeals upholds Wyatt ruling in PBA&P vs. Aramark case

Second suspect in April homicide arrested

Pine Bluff restaurant named semi-finalist for “Best Burger” in Arkansas

Freeman announces run for Cleveland County Sheriff

Poyen City Council gets new member

Judge throws out lawsuit on GOP primary for only Republicans

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville awarded $1 million grant to expand electronics education

2 dead after single vehicle accident in Pine Bluff

Scales at landfill increases Grant County revenue

Woodlawn School District seeking two-mill tax increase

Supreme Court upholds Parker conviction and life sentence

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