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Pine Bluff Woman Held on $15K Bond for Alleged Gun Threat in Parking Lot

Friday, May 15 by Haleigh Reichen

A $15,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of pointing a gun at a person’s head and threatening them. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgeforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 38-year-old Aria Martin with 1st... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Announces Promotion Ceremony on May 18

Friday, May 15 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services will hold a Promotion Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Station 3, 601 W. 32nd St. The public is invited to attend.Promotions include:🔥 James Maurer, Lieutenant - 8 years of service 🔥 Keith White, Lieutenant - 20 years... Read More.

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Pine Bluff PD Brings Back PAY Camp for Kids

Friday, May 15 by Alex Bivens

After a hiatus, Pine Bluff Police Department will once again host PAY (Police and Youth) Camp for kids. The event runs from June 15 through July 17 at Belair Academy. There will be many activities, including sports and field trips, for kids to enjoy. Open for... Read More.

Rison High School 2026 Graduates

Thursday, May 14 by Alex Bivens

The 2026 Rison class graduates tonight at 7pm at the high school. Hattee Louise Barnes, Tyler James Barnes, Hannah Kaylyn Baxter, Braylin Ty Bennett, Tara McKinley Ka-Lin Boler, Bishop Kabe Butler, Kasey Hunter Carder, Marcela Castillo, Haven Makenleh Culpepper, James Thomas Drye, Clayton James Edwards,... Read More.

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Voices for Children Hosts Memorial Day Pork Fundraiser and Seeks CASA Volunteers to Support Foster Youth

Thursday, May 14 by Alex Bivens

Voices for Children is preparing for two upcoming initiatives aimed at supporting children in foster care while also raising funds for its programs in southeast Arkansas. During a recent radio interview, Ollie Merritt discussed the organization’s upcoming smoked pork fundraiser and its next round of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seek Public Help to Locate Wanted Suspect Robert Webb

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is asking for assistance locating 22-year-old Robert Webb. Webb is about 6' tall and weighs around 150 lbs. He is wanted for Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member in relation to an incident on May... Read More.

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Community Rallies as Pine Bluff Coach Michael Williams Awaits School Board Decision

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

The fate of Pine Bluff football coach Michael Williams still hangs in the balance for next season. At the school board meeting earlier this week, Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree did not answer the question when asked about Williams, who remains on administrative leave. One of... Read More.

Woodlawn High Places Graduation for Tuesday, May 19th at Woodlawn High School

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School Class of 2026, consisting of 49 seniors, will hold its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19th at Woodlawn High School. Candidates to receive their diplomas include Jake Landon Allred, Lillianna Jade Amerson-Holmes, Baylee Caroline Aud, Elizabeth Nachelle... Read More.

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Arkansas Drivers Urged to Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Safety Campaign

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO) and Arkansas law enforcement are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort,... Read More.

Desha County Sheriff Mitch Grant Resigns Quorum Court to Appoint Interim Replacement

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

Officials with the Desha County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that Sheriff Mitch Grant resigned from his position with the office. Officials did not explicitly state the circumstances that led up to his resignation, but said that Grant resigned for "personal reasons.' The Desha County Quorum... Read More.

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UAPB Chancellor Joins National Leaders in Washington to Announce IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act Reintroduction

Thursday, May 14 by Haleigh Reichen

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Chancellor Dr. Anthony Graham will join HBCU presidents, chancellors, national advocates, and partners in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the bipartisan IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act. According to a... Read More.

VIOLENT FELON RECEIVES EIGHT-YEAR SENTENCE

Thursday, May 14 by Alex Bivens

A Drew County jury on Tuesday convicted Jimmie L. Foster of being a felon in possession of a firearm following a 2024 traffic stop and investigation conducted by the Arkansas State Police. According to court information, the incident began on May 17, 2024, at approximately... Read More.

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