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July 15th murder suspect surrenders to police

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A 17-year-old Pine Bluff boy identified as a suspect in the shooting death of another teenager on July 15 will be held without bond while prosecutors prepare capital murder charge against him. Kylon Bead surrendered to police Monday after and has been held... Read More.

District Judge Kearney announces bid for reelection

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

John L. Kearney, currently serving as District Court Judge in Division 2, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, now in his fourth, 4-year term, has announced his candidacy for re-election to that position in the 2024 election. Judge Kearney was first elected to the position and began serving... Read More.

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$7500 bond set for Pine Bluff man allegedly getting into an altercation with wife

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who pleaded no contest to misdemeanor domestic battery in 2022 was arrested on a similar allegation July 21 and is now facing a felony. Earl Ervin, 48, was taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle Ervin was driving... Read More.

Local agencies and volunteers lend aid after fire at Jefferson Regional Hospital

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

In the face of great adversity, our community along with EASI Ambulance Service and Hydrating Hometown Heroes, came together to help the staff and patients at Jefferson Regional Hospital. As you know, from our earlier story, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer... Read More.

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State Treasurer dies day after announcing retirement

Wednesday, July 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)— Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery has died a day after announcing he was leaving office following two strokes he experienced over the past several months, his office said. He was 66. Lowery’s office said the former state lawmaker died from complications from his... Read More.

Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter explained the difference between police making arrest and the filing of formal charges

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

At a press conference last week, Pine Bluff Police laid out details of the 7 homicides that have occurred in the city since May that resulted in the deaths of juveniles 18 and under. Also speaking at that press conference was Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle... Read More.

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UAPB Announces New Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Tuesday, July 25 by Greg

Dr. Andrea Stewart has been named Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Dr. Stewart has served as UAPB Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs since August 15, 2022. Prior to her interim... Read More.

Entergy crews working to restore power

Tuesday, July 25 by Greg

Update: (JULY 26, 2023 – PINE BLUFF, AR) At approximately 5 pm on Tuesday, July 25th, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer switch on the main campus of Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. The fire took place outside and was quickly extinguished with... Read More.

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Arkansas man who was involved in Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to federal prison

Tuesday, July 25 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison. Peter Francis Stager struck the Metropolitan Police Department officer with his... Read More.

Michelle Newton of the Jefferson Regional Hospital School of Nursing talks about the school

Tuesday, July 25 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson Regional Hospital School of Nursing will be starting a new class next Monday and on Tuesday, Michelle Newton, who runs the school, was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show to talk about the school. Newton said there will be 36 new... Read More.

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$50k bond set for Pine Bluff man with three prior felony drug charges accused of fleeing and possession with intent to deliver

Tuesday, July 25 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with three prior felony drug convictions was arrested Monday after he was involved in chase with sheriff’s deputies that ended when the man wrecked the vehicle. Terrance Potter, 38, was taken into custody after he fled into a wooded... Read More.

White Hall woman accused of chasing man with machete has bond set for $10k

Tuesday, July 25 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a White Hall woman accused of chasing a man with a machete on Dollarway Road in the early morning hours Monday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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