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Quapaw Return to Arkansas Bearing a Casino

Monday, January 28 by Staff

PINE BLUFF SET TO HOST RETURN OF THE TRIBE Source: This article is being republished from an article in the Arkansas Business written by George Waldon When Arkansas voters approved Issue 4 on Nov. 6, they set in motion what some Pine Bluff boosters see as... Read More.

Justice In 2018 Pawn Shop Murder

Monday, January 28 by Staff

This past Thursday afternoon, Daryl Strickland and Rodney Henry were charged with capital murder, attempted capital murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and theft of property. Brandon McHan, 34, the owner of the Wise Buck Pawn Shop at 2408 S. Camden Road, was shot and... Read More.

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PB Wealth Building Coalition Free Income Tax Preparation

Friday, January 25 by Staff

Mayor Shirley Washington will make remarks at 11 AM on Monday, January 28th to kick-off of the Pine Bluff Wealth Building Coalition (PBWBC) free income tax preparation sites. PBWBC offers free income tax preparation for lower wealth families and individuals in Pine Bluff and... Read More.

Sentencing For Wilkins Cancelled

Friday, January 25 by Staff

The sentencing hearing scheduled next week for former Jefferson County Judge Henry “Hank” Wilkins IV has been postponed. Federal District Judge Brian Miller said the hearing that was set for Jan. 30 was being canceled and will be reset at a later date. No... Read More.

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Jeffery Smith, 37, Pine Bluff

Friday, January 25 by Staff

Booking #: 102435 Age: 37 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 01-25-2019 - 12:01 am Charges: POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE MARIJUANA Fleeing-FLEEING Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR Absconder Warrant Parole/Probation

Cleveland County Murder Case; Charges Filed

Friday, January 25 by Staff

A body found in Cleveland County has been identified has 55-year-old John Gordon Honeycutt, reported last week, according to a news release issued early Thursday night by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. An arrest has been made. Cameron Jones, 37, who also goes by the... Read More.

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UAPB Student Travels To China

Thursday, January 24 by Staff

A sophomore business management major at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be traveling to China for a two-week course on vocational education at the China-U.S. Rising Star Student Study Tour. Taylor Johnson will travel to China this month. “Taylor fits the profile... Read More.

Dollarway High School 2019 Scholarship Available

Thursday, January 24 by Staff

The Charleston Girley Dollarway Impact Scholarship is now available. This scholarship was created by Charleston Girley, a 2011 graduate of Dollarway High School. Girley is the son of Charles and Pamela Girley both of Pine Bluff. He is also the author of The Black Accountant,... Read More.

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Victim of Pine Bluff Shooting Identified

Wednesday, January 23 by Staff

Authorities have identified the woman who was fatally shot in Pine Bluff early Wednesday morning. Police say the shooting occurred near the intersection of 24th Ave and Linden Street around 12:30 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the body of a... Read More.

Simmons Bank Announces Record Net Profit

Wednesday, January 23 by Staff

Simmons First National Bank announced their record net income on Tuesday. Net income for 2018, $215.7 million, compared to their 2017 net income of $92.9 million, with an increase of $122.8 million. Earnings per share were $2.32, an increase of $0.99 compared to last... Read More.

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7-Year-Old Saves Pine Bluff Family

Wednesday, January 23 by Staff

A Pine Bluff family is grateful to be alive, thanks to their 7-year-old son, Kayden. A family's belongings sit exposed and unrecognizable outside their Island Harbor Marina home, but they still have their lives. Shana, her fiancé Alex and three kids' lives were changed Tuesday... Read More.

Woman Murdered on 24th Ave

Wednesday, January 23 by Greg

Pine Bluff, Ar Jan 23, 2019 At about 12:30 a.m this morning. officers were called to the intersection of 24th Ave and Linden Streets in reference to a report of shots fired and someone lying in the street. When they arrived they found a woman... Read More.

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