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$10k cash only bond was set for a PB man accused of stabbing another man

Friday, January 24 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stabbing another man Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Monroe Nesby, 32, with first-degree battery. Reading from... Read More.

Lack of a quorum leads to no budget vote during Thursday night’s Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

Seven Jefferson County Quorum Court Justices held a meeting Thursday night inside of the Division 1 Courtroom that turned into a question and answer session due to not having enough Justices on hand to form a quorum. Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter was on... Read More.

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Pine Bluff at White Hall to air on 98.1 The Hog Thursday night

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

The Central Moloney Broadcast of Pine Bluff Zebra and White Hall Bulldog basketball will air on 98.1 The Hog beginning at 5:50 p.m. due to Central Moloney broadcast UAPB Golden Lions basketball taking place on 99.3 The Beat. Zac Pullman will have the Central Moloney... Read More.

Judge and Prosecutor Differ on Legality of Thursday’s called QC meeting

Thursday, January 23 by Greg

Select members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court have called for a meeting tonight Thursday January 23,2025. Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson statement in regards to that meeting is below Justices this meeting is without my consent, 14-14-904 in Judge Wright's ruling recites the law, that... Read More.

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Theft victim offers reward for return of stolen items

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

A recent victim of a theft in Jefferson County is offering a $5,000.00 reward to anyone providing information which results in the recovery of item(s) recently stolen from their property. Some of those Items include: Kubota Tractor Serial... Read More.

Three detained following Tuesday night shooting that left one dead in Pine Bluff

Thursday, January 23 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Three people, to include one juvenile, were detained and questioned about a Tuesday night shooting on West Jones Street that left 18-year-old Patrick Coleman dead according to a report obtained by Deltaplex News from the Pine Bluff Police Department. According to the report a... Read More.

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Unlocking Literacy: AR Kids Read Empowers Young Readers

Thursday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

This is the second of two stories on AR Kids Read, a program to help elementary school students improve their reading skills. On Wednesday, Kathy French talked about the program, prompting Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne to ask if volunteers were actually helping... Read More.

UAPB Partnering with Agricultural Sector of Ghana to Promote Rice Industry

Thursday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is strengthening partnerships with agricultural institutions in the West African country of Ghana, Dr. Pamela Moore, associate dean for global engagement for the UAPB Office of International Programs and Studies, said. UAPB recently signed a memorandum of... Read More.

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1 killed 1 injured in Wednesday afternoon accident in Pine Bluff

Wednesday, January 22 by Luke Matheson

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 2:35 P.M., Pine Bluff Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of West 3rd Avenue and Walnut Street, in reference to a collision. Upon arrival, Officers noticed a white dump truck and a bluish-green colored Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck... Read More.

Arrests forthcoming after 15-year-old Fordyce girl found safe

Wednesday, January 22 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: Natalie Alexis Spann, 15, has been found safe. Natalie was reported missing January 22, 2025, after last being seen at her Fordyce home at around noon the same day. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl released a statement saying arrests are forthcoming: ”I am happy to report that... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects Berryman appeal

Wednesday, January 22 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted of theft of property in 2022 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his probation was revoked improperly. Tristan Berryman, 22, pleaded guilty to theft of property in 2022 and was sentenced to five years’ probation. A... Read More.

White Hall teammates share Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Wednesday, January 22 by Alex Bivens

White Hall basketball teammates Kynnedi Barnett and Kennedi Bowman are this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Players of the week. This is first time we have had a voting tie for the award. Congrats to both of them. The White Hall teammates will take the... Read More.

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