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Two $150k bonds were set, one cash only, for two men accused of aggravated assault and drug charges

Thursday, April 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff teenagers were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly fired shots at two other individuals. Corey McGowan, 18, and Archillias Glover, 19, were taken into custody when police vice and narcotics officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle McGowan was driving. Reading... Read More.

Two UAPB students arrested after campus police found guns in their rooms

Thursday, April 4 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Two students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff were arrested by campus police after they found guns in their rooms. Xavier White, 20, from Memphis was taken into custody during an investigation into a stolen bag and Kenneth Fitzgerald, 21, of... Read More.

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Arkansas roads ranked near the bottom in the U.S.

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

When you hop behind the wheel of your car in the Natural State, you will be traveling on some of the worst roads in the country. Consumer Affairs says Arkansas roads are the ninth worst in the U.S. The survey looked at fatalities per... Read More.

Song on new Beyonce’ album has Little Rock ties

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

When superstar Beyonce' recorded her new album "Cowboy Carter", she included a cover of the Beatles great song "Blackbird". The song, originally released in 1968, was written by the band when they were studying Transcedental Meditation in India, and while the band was in... Read More.

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Skyrocketing egg prices or even shortages could be coming

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

The largest producer of eggs in the U.S. said it is shutting down production temporarily after bird flu was discovered in chickens in both it's Texas and Michigan plants. Cal-Maine Foods, based in Mississippi said almost 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets had... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm

Wednesday, April 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of two felonies who was arrested after a handgun was found in the man’s backpack. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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A $10k bond was set for a man after an altercation with a pregnant woman

Wednesday, April 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he was involved in an altercation with a pregnant woman. Jalen Cole, 20, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on West 28th Avenue Monday at 3:30... Read More.

A $15k bond was set for a Wabbaseka man accused of pointing a gun at two people

Wednesday, April 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Wabbaseka man accused if pointing a gun at two other people. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Ronald Smith, 60, with aggravated assault. Reading from... Read More.

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Sheridan makes preparations ahead of Solar Eclipse

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

As the Great Solar Eclipse is just days away, many cities in the Deltaplex are making plans to handle what could be a big increase in traffic and visitors. Sheridan Mayor Cain Nattin says they have been proactive as well

Legendary rock bands Heart and Cheap Trick coming to Simmons Bank Arena

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

Two bands who have found their way into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame will be headed to North Little Rock this fall. Heart and Cheap Trick will roll into Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday, October 12th. The tour, called The Royal Flush will... Read More.

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Fells scores big win

Wednesday, April 3 by Rick Walker

Political newcomer William Fells, who has spent the last four years working with Mayor Shirley Washington is headed to the Pine Bluff City Council. Fells defeated Glen Brown, Sr. in the Tuesday election to represent Ward 3. He joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex... Read More.

A $25k bond was set for a Dumas man accused of felony fleeing

Wednesday, April 3 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Dumas man led Arkansas State Police on a high speed chase Friday afternoon before losing control of the vehicle he was driving which slid into a ditch. David Horn Jr., 32, was taken into custody after he got out of the car... Read More.

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