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A $10k bond set for PB man being charged with theft

Wednesday, April 23 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man arrested Friday in connection with an alleged theft. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Jackson, 41, with theft of property... Read More.

PB man arrested and charged with capital murder for April 18th homicide

Wednesday, April 23 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with multiple prior felony convictions was arrested Tuesday after being identified as the suspect in a shooting incident April 18 that left one person dead. Quan Turner, 38, is accused of shooting 27-year-old Asa Stewart multiple times at an... Read More.

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Additional tickets made available for historic football game

Wednesday, April 23 by Rick Walker

Arkansas and Arkansas State will face off in football for the first time ever on September 6th at War Memorial Stadium. More tickets have now become available. The Razorbacks opened up their ticket allotment on Monday. Endzone tickets are $40 and tickets at midfield... Read More.

Feeding Brighter Futures Workshop Engages Students in Nutrition, Wellness, Creativity

Wednesday, April 23 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences recently hosted the “Feeding Brighter Futures Workshop,” a two-day event designed to inspire future leaders in nutrition, food science and wellness. Funded by a grant from the 1890 Center of Excellence for... Read More.

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U.S. Marshals Capture Fugitive After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Little Rock Standoff

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

On Monday, April 21, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force sought to apprehend 39-year-old Gary Powell at the West Plaza Apartments in Southwest Little Rock. Powell was wanted on charges of Felony Fleeing and two counts of Rape. After confirming Powell's presence inside... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent Hosts Successful Cookies and Conversation Event with Parents

Tuesday, April 22 by Alex Bivens

On Monday night, Watson Chapel School District Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee hosted what he called “cookies and conversation” with parents in the district and people who attended it described it as “a big success.” McGee was asked how it went when he appeared on the... Read More.

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Watson Chapel Schools Collaborate with Health Department After Whooping Cough Case

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel School District has asked the Arkansas Department of Health to help assess health and safety protocols at the school after a student was diagnosed with whooping cough. Dr. Keith McGee, Superintendent of Watson Chapel Schools, released the following statement regarding the situation. Dear... Read More.

Desha County Court Sentences and Warrants Issued for Multiple Offenses

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

Recently, several individuals accepted negotiated plea agreements and were sentenced in Desha County Circuit Court: Taylor Watts received a sentence of five years probation and a $1,000 fine for forgery. John Ercolano was given a two-year Suspended Imposition of Sentence and a $1,500 fine... Read More.

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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Mourns Pope Francis, Reflects on His Legacy of Hope and Mercy

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis died on Monday. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement: The passing of Pope Francis calls us to pray for him and to reflect on our relationship with the... Read More.

Arkansas Pastor Sentenced to 110 Years for Child Pornography Charges

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

James Vincent Henry, a pastor from Arkansas, has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilty to 11 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Each count carries a 10-year sentence, which will be served consecutively. The Pike County Sheriff's Office confirmed the... Read More.

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UAPB receives $1 million donation from Karlin Family estate

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A total amount of $1 million was donated to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from the estate of Hildegard Karlin, leading to the establishment of a new endowment, "The Dr. Arthur and Hildegard Karlin Scholarship Fund." It will be based in Accounting, Taxation,... Read More.

Lawsuit seeks to have JP’s removed from office

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

A lawsuit alleging malfeasance by seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court last week. Named in the lawsuit are First Division Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll, Second Division Justice of the Peace Reginald Adams, Third Division... Read More.

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