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JP Franklin asks judge to stop county equipment auction

Tuesday, April 16 by Ray King

Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. has asked a court to halt the planned sale of county owned property that was scheduled to begin today. A petition filed by Franklin Monday alleges it is being conducted without proper legal authority and names... Read More.

Trial for alleged killer of Kevin Collins gets underway

Tuesday, April 16 by Rick Walker

The Capital Murder trial of the man accused of shooting and killing former Pine Bluff Detective Kevin Collins has begun. Jury selection began yesterday in the trial for Keshone Smith, who is accused of shooting and killing Collins at the Econo Lodge on North... Read More.

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Benjamen Redix Foundation formed

Tuesday, April 16 by Rick Walker

A foundation named after late White Hall student/athlete Benjamen Redix has been formed to help student athletes in Jefferson County. Redix died just hours before his graduation from White Hall High School last year in what police called an accidental shooting. Redix was a... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a man who allegedly hit his girlfriend

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man currently on probation who allegedly hit his girlfriend, knocking her down and busting her lip. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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One is dead and one hospitalized after early morning shooting in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, April 16 by Rick Walker

Authorties are investigating an early morning shooting in Pine Bluff that killed one man and sent another to the hospital. The shooting occured on South Arlington Street. According to reports, police arrived to find two men shot inside a residence there. 33 year old Roderick Breedlove... Read More.

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton speaks out against pro-Palestinian protesters

Tuesday, April 16 by Rick Walker

Tom Cotton has come under fire nationally for saying the way to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters is to "take matters into their own hands". He went on to say that if something like what is happening in San Francisco were tried in Arkansas, they... Read More.

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Legendary bounty hunter joins Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex

Tuesday, April 16 by Rick Walker

Duane "Dog" Chapman is out with his new book "Nine Lives And Counting" and he was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the book and other topics. Rick asked him how the uptick in crime we see in our country can be... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves purchase of golf carts

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Shirley Washington to sign a lease purchase agreement for 60 golf carts for the Harbor Oaks Golf Course. The new golf carts will come from Clear Creek Golf... Read More.

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Senator Boozman Delivers $15 Million to Construct a New UAPB Nursing Building

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) nursing program will receive a $15 million investment to construct a new academic building as part of a major legislative package championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR). “I’m proud to deliver investments to Arkansas that support... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a White Hall man being charged with theft by receiving

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a White Hall man accused of being in possession of a lawn mower that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge David... Read More.

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A $5k bond was set for a man accused of second-degree domestic battery

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly injured his son during an altercation. During a court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor Keith Hall said Arthur Lucas, 80, was taken into custody after police responded to a report of an injured person on... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a man who fled from Arkansas State Police after a traffic stop

Tuesday, April 16 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who fled from Arkansas State Police after a traffic stop Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Antonio Schaeffer, 33, with... Read More.

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