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Three murder suspects arrested Tuesday to be held without bond

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

By Ray King Three Pine Bluff men arrested Tuesday following an investigation into the shooting death of another man will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare capital murder charges against them. At a court hearing Thursday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have... Read More.

UAPB receives $500,000 Anonymous Gift to Assist Students in Degree Completion

Thursday, January 20 by Staff

Pine Bluff, AR — On Thursday, Jan. 20, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced it is the recipient of a $500,000 gift to enhance its capacity in supporting students pursuing a college degree. The donation from an anonymous individual donor is... Read More.

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Joni Alexander weighs in on City Council’s 4-4 vote on police chief resolution

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

During the meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday, a resolution calling on Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a news police chief failed by a 4-4 vote. The resolution said “public safety is promoted by stability in the Police... Read More.

David Knott announces his candidacy for First Ward alderman.

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

PINE BLUFF Native- David Knott (52) a resident of Pine Bluff announced his candidacy for first ward Alderman. I am a graduate of Dollarway high school and attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I retired after 31 years of service with the... Read More.

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Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge announces candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge has announced his candidacy for the 3rd Ward of the Pine Bluff City Council: Citizens of the 3rd Ward, I am Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge, a 38-year citizen of the 3rd Ward. I have long participated in civic activities that uplift the community and... Read More.

ARDOT employee struck and killed on I-30

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

An Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) employee was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a black SUV on Interstate 30 where he was working. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Winfred Petty of Hensley. According to a police report Petty was putting up a sign,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department warns of COVID mask scam

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued a warning regarding a COVID mask scam that is circulating in the city. The administration of the Pine Bluff Police Department has been made aware of a message going around social media and text messaging. The message claims... Read More.

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a permanent chief of police failed to get a majority of favorable votes Monday during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting. Four of the eight council members voted in favor of... Read More.

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Lanette R. Frazier announces bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

I am excited to announce my candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council, representing my neighbors in Ward 3. This decision comes after careful consideration, leaving me with a genuine desire to do all that I can for a city I love. I relocated to Pine Bluff,... Read More.

$7,500 bond set for Pine Bluff man with drug and weapons charges

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A $7,500 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Markevis Rodgers, 20, with possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man arrested for fleeing

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A high speed chase that started on the Martha Mitchell Expressway Saturday resulted in the arrest of a man who was driving the vehicle. Damichael Perry, 21, of Pine Bluff was taken into custody after he wrecked the vehicle he was driving, Deputy... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District to return to in-person classes on Wednesday

Monday, January 17 by Staff

The Pine Bluff School District has announced they will return to in-person classes on Wednesday. See the press release below for more information: PBSD Families and Stakeholders, School will not be in session for students on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The faculty and staff will report to... Read More.

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