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Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Reports Weekly Activity, Urges Safety Ahead of Busy Weekend

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

Cleveland County Sheriff-elect Brad Young, currently serving as a deputy with the sheriff’s office, is urging residents to remain vigilant and prioritize safety as a busy weekend of community events gets underway. Young noted that Rison High School’s prom and the opening of youth turkey... Read More.

Bruce Westerman Promotes SPEED Act to Cut Red Tape for Businesses and Industries

Friday, April 10 by Haleigh Reichen

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman is becoming a very popular speaker around the country as he is promoting the SPEED act, which is designed to reduce the amount of paperwork currently required for businesses and industries. He talked about it with our own Grant Merrill,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Sees Spike in Crime in March, Police Data Shows

Friday, April 10 by Alex Bivens

Crime in Pine Bluff increased significantly in March compared to the same time last year, with sharp rises in both violent and property-related offenses, according to newly released figures from the Pine Bluff Police Department. Police reported a total of 247 crimes in March 2026,... Read More.

Dallas County Sheriff Reports Weekly Activity, Warns Public of Text Scam

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

Dallas County Sheriff Mike Knoedl provided an update on law enforcement activity this week, highlighting a multi-agency search, a recent scam alert and ongoing enforcement efforts across the county. Knoedl said the week began with assistance to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, where deputies used... Read More.

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Lockdown Lifted at Warren High School After Report of Possible Weapon

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

A lockdown at Warren High School has been lifted after authorities investigated a report of a possible weapon on campus and found no threat, according to officials. The incident began when the Warren School District received an anonymous call from an unknown individual claiming a... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Initiative in Pine Bluff Aims to Help Rural Businesses Access Capital

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

A new initiative from Communities Unlimited is working to address one of the biggest challenges facing rural entrepreneurs: access to capital. The effort begins with an “Empower Entrepreneurship” training session scheduled for April 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Economic Research and... Read More.

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Drew County Master Gardeners Offering $500 Scholarship for Agriculture Students

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

The Master Gardeners of Drew County is offering a $500 scholarship to support local students pursuing careers in agriculture-related fields. The scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors majoring in agriculture, horticulture, plant science or a related field. Officials said the award may be... Read More.

UAPB Students Earn Top Honors at Arkansas, Southern Fisheries Society Meetings

Friday, April 10 by Haleigh Reichen

Students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries earned top recognition at the Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society meeting, held Feb. 11–13 in Russellville, Arkansas. Three UAPB students received awards for their research presentations and contributions... Read More.

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Jefferson County Man Charged After Shovel Attack on Elderly Victim

Friday, April 10 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man accused of hitting an elderly man in the head with a shovel and breaking windows on a house during an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.

Robinson Appeals Contempt Ruling to Arkansas Supreme Court Following Appellate Loss

Friday, April 10 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has filed an appeal with the Arkansas Supreme Court after the Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a contempt ruling against him tied to his handling of sheriff’s office payment claims. Robinson’s attorney, Kenneth P. Castleberry, filed the appeal following the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Woman Arrested for Assaulting Security Guard at Dillards Clearance Store

Friday, April 10 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman with more than four prior felony convictions was arrested Wednesday after allegedly assaulting a security guard at Dillard’s Clearance Store at 2901 Pines Mall Drive. During a court hearing Friday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled prosecutors have... Read More.

Texas Man Held on $15K Bond After Pine Bluff Robbery Arrest

Friday, April 10 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Friday for a Texas man accused of robbing another man on Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kajyrea Green, 19, with robbery. The log at the... Read More.

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