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A $15k bond was set for a PB man accused of pointing a gun at his wife

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at his wife and threatening to kill her. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kenneth Ogelsby,... Read More.

The Pine Bluff City Council approved the creation of the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday took the first step in utilizing public and private facilities as event centers. By a vote of 7-1, the council approved a resolution creating the Pine Bluff Event Center Review Taskforce to “propose and review policies... Read More.

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Legislature discusses tax cuts and game and fish budget

Tuesday, June 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Monday advanced income and property tax cuts and a compromise proposal to avoid a shutdown of the state’s hunting and fishing programs. Lawmakers moved quickly on the main agenda items for the special session Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a man accused of choking his mother

Tuesday, June 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a man accused of trying to choke his mother while the two were in a vehicle Friday afternoon. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Alexander... Read More.

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Unidentified woman killed in hit and run accident Saturday

Tuesday, June 18 by Ray King

A as yet unidentified woman was killed in the early morning hours Saturday after being hit by a vehicle that left the scene. According to a preliminary report, the woman was walking northbound off the roadway on Hazel Street when the driver of a vehicle... Read More.

City Council approves temporary signage, tables $2 Million naming rights deal

Monday, June 17 by Greg

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the Economic and Community Development Department to buy and place temporary signage in the Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District. According to the resolution, the signage will be in... Read More.

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McCorvey out as head of PB Convention Center

Monday, June 17 by Greg

Deltaplex News has learned that the Civic Auditorium Complex Commission has fired Convention Center Director Joseph McCorvey. The action came during a meeting of the commission which oversees the Convention Center Monday afternoon. “The Convention Center Commission thanks Mr. McCorvey for the time he has dedicated... Read More.

Woman killed at Cherry St Liquor store Monday morning, husband found dead with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Monday, June 17 by Greg

Updated story from this morning On June 17, 2024, at about 8:30 AM, Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 2517 S. Cherry, Cherry St. Liquor. When officers arrived, they located 44-year-old Mary Christopher in a black passenger... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man given $10k bond after trying to cash a stolen check

Monday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to cash a stolen check. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Gleland Lee Brock, 24, with forgery and... Read More.

A $7,500 bond was set for a man on drug related charges

Monday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole was arrested in the early morning hours Friday on drug related charges. Shane Lampkin, 46, was taken into custody after he and another man ran from officers who were working a special detail attempting to catch... Read More.

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A $100k bond was set for a PB man who allegedly pointed a gun at another person and threatened to shoot him

Monday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pointed a gun at another person and threatened to shoot him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Termaine Braxton,... Read More.

UA System President Names Interim Chancellor

Monday, June 17 by Alex Bivens

On Monday, June 17 University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt appointed Dr. Andrea Stewart as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), effective July 1. Dr. Stewart, currently serving as provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs,... Read More.

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