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Changes in state law affect child sex abuse victims

Tuesday, February 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — There's a new opportunity for childhood sexual abuse survivors to file a civil lawsuit against their abusers in the state of Arkansas. The Justice for Vulnerable Victims of Sexual Abuse Act, sponsored by state senator David Wallace (R) District 19 and passed in... Read More.

Go Forward Pine Bluff presents $1 million check for 6th and Main project

Tuesday, February 6 by Ray King

Go Forward Pine Bluff presented a check for $1 million to the Cityof Pine Bluff Monday night during the regular meeting of the City Council. According to a press release, the funds will be used to complete the 6th and Main Retail and Restaurant District... Read More.

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The candidates for the First Ward City Council seat discussed how they could help improve education

Tuesday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

While the Pine Bluff City Council does not directly get involved in the education system, its members do have an idea of what they would like to see happen or get done to improve the conditions. During the Deltaplex Radio candidate forum, First Ward... Read More.

Pine Bluff Mayoral Candidates answer how they would approach crime in the city

Tuesday, February 6 by Alex Bivens

Crime, particularly juvenile crime, or the perception that things are a lot worse than they actually are a big issue in Pine Bluff and one the candidates for Mayor were asked about during the Deltaplex Radio candidate forum last week at Southeast Arkansas College. Here... Read More.

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PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

Monday, February 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the city to use eminent domain to obtain property downtown that will be a part of the Delta Rhythm and Blues Cultural District. Economic and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police asking assistance in locating Keavon Deshawn Martin

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 32-year-old Keavon Deshawn Martin. Martin is wanted for felony amount theft from the Dollar General at 5104 Dollarway Rd. Martin is about 6'1" tall and weighs around 160 lbs. Anyone with information on... Read More.

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City Council Fourth Ward candidates on why they are the best person for the job

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

Incumbent Fourth Ward Pine Bluff City Council member Bruce Lockett is seeking his third term and said during a candidate forum broadcast last week on the Deltaplex Radio Network, that his experience makes him the best candidate for the job. His opponent Mar’Tavius Proctor cites... Read More.

Three of the six candidates for Mayor explain why they’re running

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

During the Deltaplex Radio candidate forum last week, all six of the candidates for Mayor of Pine Bluff were asked why they were running and what made them the best candidate. Here are the responses from three of them, starting with incumbent Mayor Shirley... Read More.

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Parole board chairman resigns after records showed he had been fired from police job for having sex with minor

Monday, February 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chair of Arkansas’ parole board resigned on Friday after personnel records revealed he was fired from a local police department several years ago for lying to investigators about having sex with a minor. Jamol Jones, who Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

Chief Shawn Howell discussed the new firetruck time lines

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

At its meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council is expected to finalize the paperwork to pay for one of the two new firetrucks that will be delivered this year. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday, Fire and EmergencyServices Chief Shauwn Howell... Read More.

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Two Pine Bluff residents arrested and being charged with domestic battery

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An elderly man was injured and two women were arrested Thursday after a reported altercation on East 21st Street in Pine Bluff. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Candice Dixon and Nautica Willingham were arrested after the victim, who is... Read More.

A 10k bond was set for a man accused of domestic battery

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance on Fir Street Wednesday resulted in the arrest of man who has a prior conviction for domestic battery. Jason Laster was taken into custody when he returned to the address where a previous altercation occurred, Detective Sgt. Keith Banks... Read More.

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