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20 year old Corey Berrien killed, 3 others shot, at Saracen Landing Sunday morning

Sunday, June 16 by Greg

First Pine Bluff homicide in 2 months Early Sunday morning, Just after midnight, Pine Bluff Police responded to gunshots fired at Saracen Landing. Shortly after the gunshots call went out, four shooting victims arrived at Jefferson Regional by personal vehicle. Officers responded to both locations... Read More.

ARKANSAS HOUSE DELEGATION TO MCDONOUGH: THE POLITICIZATION OF THE VA IS INAPPROPRIATE

Friday, June 14 by Greg

Congressmen Bruce Westerman (AR-04), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03), and Rick Crawford (AR-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough voicing concern for the encouragement of VA facilities to display Pride flags at the taxpayers’ expense. The... Read More.

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Oklahoma man sentenced to federal prison on drug related charges

Friday, June 14 by Ray King

HARRISON – A Lawton, Oklahoma man was sentenced Wednesday to 300 months in the United States Bureau of Prisons on criminal charges related to his arrest near Harrison, Arkansas on August 3, 2023, for Possession of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl With Intent to Distribute. Thompson’s sentence... Read More.

Boozman honored for support for kids summer meals program

Friday, June 14 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – The Congressional Hunger Center honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) for leading passage of legislation to ensure kids have access to healthy, nutritious meals during the summer with the organization’s prestigious Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Leadership Award. As ranking member of the... Read More.

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A $5k bond set for a WH man accused of filing a false police report and insurance fraud

Friday, June 14 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A White Hall man was arrested Wednesday and accused of filing a false police report about a vehicle he claimed was stolen. Corey Bennett, 32, was taken into custody following an investigation which began in March when a Chevrolet Tahoe and a utility... Read More.

Monticello, Drew County report sales tax collection increases

Friday, June 14 by Ray King

Sales tax collections in Monticello and Drew County increased in May, compared to the previous year, according to the Monticello Economic Development Commission. County sales taxes collected totaled $548.822, up from $531.071 in May 2023. The Advance Monticellonian newspaper reported that the City of Monticello collected... Read More.

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A $15k cash only bond set for a Pine Bluff man being charged with domestic battery

Friday, June 14 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of domestic battery after he was arrested Tuesday for a new allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

UAPB’s Vice-Chancellor George Cotton spoke about the selection process for a new Chancellor

Friday, June 14 by Alex Bivens

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Chancellor Laurence Alexander resigned to take a position in Michigan last month. His replacement will be decided by the Board of Trustees and this week, George Cotton, UAPB Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Advancement was asked if the board had made any... Read More.

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The Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board met to discuss the hotel’s future

Thursday, June 13 by Alex Bivens

The Convention Center and Hotel Public Facilities Board met Thursday for the first time since March to pay some outstanding bills and talk about the future. Letrece Harris, who chairs the board explained the delay and expressed support for the project. Harris said there has been... Read More.

Two Hispanic men have bonds set for $75k each for theft of property

Thursday, June 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two Hispanic men were arrested Monday after they picked up a load of metal that had been paid for with a stolen credit card. The two, Carlos Perez-Gonadles, 31, and Edel Lopez-Sanchez, 26, were taken into custody by Sheriff’s deputies who had been... Read More.

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A $100k bond was set for a man after allegedly threatening to kill WH police officers

Thursday, June 13 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Thursday for a man who allegedly threatened to kill white people and police officers from White Hall. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nsengiyumuri Bonespore, 36, with... Read More.

PBPD looking for domestic battery suspect

Thursday, June 13 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Terrance Roby turned himself in shortly after this was posted. The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective office is looking for 31-year-old Terrance Roby. Roby is wanted for Domestic Battery 2nd offense. He is about 5' 6" tall, weighs around 190 lbs., and was last... Read More.

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