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A $10k bond was set for a man being charged with domestic battery

Monday, July 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly slammed a screen door on his mother, causing an injury to her head. Raven Charles, 39, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a house on Olive... Read More.

A $10k bond was set for a PB woman being charged with aggravated assault

Monday, July 8 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of trying to run over he boyfriend with a vehicle. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donyelle Stevens, 42, with... Read More.

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UAPB participates in Student Success Academy program

Sunday, July 7 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was one of six institutions accepted into the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Student Success Academy, a structured, mentor-facilitated multi-year program aimed at evaluating and improving institutional factors that affect student success. The HLC is an institutional... Read More.

Ballot initiatives on legalizing marijuana, repealing casino license being checked

Sunday, July 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of proposals to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program and repeal a casino license turned in thousands of signatures on Friday to try and get their measures before voters in the November election. Organizers of the initiative campaigns, along with... Read More.

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GFPB CEO Ryan Watley discussed the plans are once the tax ends in September

Saturday, July 6 by Alex Bivens

Collections of the five-eights cent Go Forward sales tax will cease in September as voters chose twice not to renew the tax for another seven years. With three months of tax collections remaining, Oldies 10113 Moring Show host Greg Horne asked Go Forward CEO Ryan... Read More.

State Rep. Mike Holcomb discussed Highway 270 being widened

Thursday, July 4 by Alex Bivens

During the recent interview with State Representative Mike Holcomb on Oldies 1013, the subject of highways came up, particularly U.S. 270 which is finally being widened. Holcomb said he avoids U.S. 270 during peak hours because of the congestion. The subject of the future U.S. Highway... Read More.

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A $10k bond was for a Jefferson County man being charged with aggravated assault

Thursday, July 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man who allegedly pointed a gun at a neighbor and threatened to kill him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Barry Beasley,... Read More.

Hit and Run late Wednesday kills 1 on I-530 in Jefferson County

Thursday, July 4 by Greg

Arkansas State Police investigators are asking the public to help identify the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 19-year-old Bentonville woman late Wednesday, July 3, 2024, on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County. Witnesses reported that the vehicle struck Kalei Owen, 19, of... Read More.

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First batch given to Area Agency on Aging during Deltaplex Beat the Heat Fan drive at Town and Country Hardware

Wednesday, July 3 by Greg

The first batch of fans were picked up by the Area Agency on Aging during the 2024 Deltaplex Beat the Heat fan drive Wednesday morning. Leland Stice with Town and Country Hardware is offering box fans at their wholesale price if you elect to... Read More.

Mississippi man pleads guilty to threatening federal judge, officer

Wednesday, July 3 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE—Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced Tuesday that a Jackson, Mississippi, man has pleaded guilty to one count of threatening to assault and murder a United States judge and one count of threatening to assault and murder... Read More.

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Fall enrollment applications at UAPB shows 65 percent increase over 2023

Wednesday, July 3 by Ray King

Early results of a new recruitment strategy have yielded a 65% increase in fall 2024 applications, the highest in over ten years. As of June 27th, 7,175 students had applied to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, compared to 4,356 at the same... Read More.

Fire Department gives Advise for 4th of July Safety

Wednesday, July 3 by Greg

Media Advisory for Immediate Release It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the water. Whatever people have planned, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be... Read More.

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