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UAMS gets approval for Preventive Medicine Residency Program

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to form the Dr. Joseph H. Bates Preventive Medicine Residency Program, a blend of public health and general preventive medicine. It will... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Group with Knife Faces Multiple Charges

Tuesday, April 21 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $13,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who was arrested after allegedly waving a knife at a group of people and threatening to kill them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Little Rock Man Held on Bond for Alleged Assault of Daughter

Tuesday, April 21 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Little Rock man accused of hitting and choking his daughter. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Riley, 46, with aggravated assault on a... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Flag Gate Project Contract and Advances Housing and Police Policy Ordinances

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With Council Member Yvonne Denton absent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution 7-0 authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a contract with a local construction company to perform work on the Flag Gate Project. Council Member Bruce Lockett, who... Read More.

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Rison City Council approves money for fire truck

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

At a special called meeting last week, the Rison City Council gave the Rison Fire Department approval to buy a used fire truck. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the council approved spending up to $80,000 for a truck after Fire Chief Alan Parnell that... Read More.

$100,000 Murder Bond Set for Little Rock Woman Following Year-Long Investigation into Infant Death

Monday, April 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A 29-year-old Little Rock woman was arrested Sunday following a more than year-old investigation into the death of an infant. Gabrielle Elaine Ayers is being held on charges of first-degree murder and permitting the abuse of a minor and made her first court... Read More.

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UAM announces partnership to expand bachelor’s degree access in north Arkansas

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is set to expand its academic reach through a new partnership aimed at increasing access to affordable four-year degrees in north Arkansas. UAM and North Arkansas College will formally announce the agreement on April 30, outlining plans to allow... Read More.

Arkansas gas prices dip slightly but remain elevated compared to recent weeks

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Gas prices across Arkansas saw a modest decline heading into the week of April 20, though costs at the pump remain significantly higher than earlier this year. According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is ranging between $3.59 and... Read More.

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Senator John Boozman receives national award for support of military families

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

U.S. Sen. John Boozman has been recognized by the Military Officers Association of America with its 2026 Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award for efforts supporting military spouses and families. The association cited Boozman’s bipartisan work advancing policies aimed at improving employment opportunities and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man with Six Felony Convictions Held on Gun Charges After Arrest

Monday, April 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man with multiple prior felony convictions who was arrested Saturday after police found him holding a gun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

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Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Burn bans have been lifted in Grant and Ouachita counties following rainfall over the weekend, but several counties across the Deltaplex remain under restrictions. Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland, Lincoln, Dallas, Drew and Desha counties are still under burn bans until further notice, according to local officials. Authorities... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seeking Help Identifying Forgery Suspect

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a forgery case. According to investigators, the unidentified female is wanted for first-degree forgery related to an incident that occurred March 31, 2026. Detectives released photos of... Read More.

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