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$25k bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of second-degree battery

Friday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man during an altercation last week. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Todd Mabry, 28, with second-degree... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people taken into custody and charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder

Friday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King Prosecutors have filed formal charges against a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people Monday, resulting in the death of one of them and injuries to the second. Matthew Ferry, 29, was taken into custody in Rogers, Arkansas Thursday after police received... Read More.

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Ben Jones, touring comedian, will conduct a class in stand up comedy class at the Arts & Science Center

Friday, September 29 by Alex Bivens

Next week, those looking to learn about stand up comedy or just to feel more comfortable about public speaking are invited to a two night workshop at the Art and Science Center. Touring comedian Ben Jones will conduct the classes and he joined Rick... Read More.

Homicide Suspect Arrested in Rogers

Thursday, September 28 by Greg

On September 28, 2023, at approximately 12:00 P.M., 29-year-old, homicide suspect, Matthew Ferry, was located and arrested by the Rogers Police Department. Rogers P. D. advised they received an anonymous tip about the whereabouts of Ferry. Ferry was located in Rogers, Arkansas, where he... Read More.

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Kenneth B. Ferguson Seeks Re-Election For Arkansas State Representative District 64

Thursday, September 28 by Greg

Kenneth B. Ferguson announces that he will seek re-election for Arkansas State Representative District 64. A native of Pine Bluff, Ferguson was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2014 where he is currently serving his fifth term. Presently he is a member... Read More.

Zebra’s Stringer earns Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Thursday, September 28 by Greg

Pine Bluff Zebra Kayvon Stringer who had 3 tackles, 3 interceptions a forced and recovered fumble... Read More.

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$25k bond set for a Pine Bluff man accused of felony fleeing

Thursday, September 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who was released from prison recently and is listed as an absconder was arrested Tuesday after a high-speed chase by a sheriff’s deputy in the Dollarway area. Christopher Adams, 50, was taken into custody after the car he was... Read More.

$50k bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of sexual assualt

Thursday, September 28 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man accused of sexual assault stemming from an incident at Walmart Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Johnnie Holder, 37, who Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said has prior... Read More.

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Fountain Hill man killed in Wednesday accident

Thursday, September 28 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident on Highway 425 in rural Drew County Wednesday resulted in the death of a Fountain Hill man. According to a preliminary report, Billy J. Yates, 66, was southbound when the 2008 Ford F-150 he was driving crossed the center line and into... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the new requirements for graduation

Thursday, September 28 by Alex Bivens

While much of the attention was paid to increasing teacher salaries, the LEARNS Act, which was proposed by Governor Sarah Huckaby Sanders and approved by the Arkansas General Assembly contained a number of other provisions, including one that required students to perform community service... Read More.

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PBSD Board Approves District Budget, New Bus Attendant

Wednesday, September 27 by Staff

On Wednesday evening, the PBSD school board held a special called meeting to approve their annual financial report and budget, followed by approval of new personnel. For the first action item, PBSD Board member Ricky Whitmore started a motion that passed and started a... Read More.

The Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County was briefed on GTL fuel plant

Wednesday, September 27 by Alex Bivens

Members of the Economic Development Corp. of Jefferson County who were unable to attend the Sept. 20 announcement relating to the natural gas to liquid fuel plant planned for Jefferson County were briefed on the announcement, and what it will mean for the county’s... Read More.

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