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Watson Chapel School Board hires head baseball coach; Several teachers and administrators

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School Board voted unanimously to name former Pine Bluff High School and UAPB Golden Lions pitcher Brandon Little as the next head baseball coach of the Watson Chapel Wildcats at a special called meeting on Tuesday night. Little, who recently graduated from... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council votes to allow officers to take home cars in county; Approves grant funding

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members present in person and via Zoom they approved several items on their agenda up for its first read and one of which was declared an emergency and fully passed. Mayor... Read More.

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Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued... Read More.

Two men sentenced to life in federal prison for robbery and murder of Brandon McHan and for wounding Jason Booth

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

Two men accused of robbing and shooting two men at Wise Buck Pawn Shop on November 12, 2018 will spend the rest of their lives in federal prison without the possibility of parole. Daryl Strickland, Jr. and his accomplice Rodney Henry, were both charged with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Superintendent talks district progress under state control

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Tuesday, Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree joined Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald to talk about the district's progress since being under state control. Donald mentioned that a millage is in place for the community to vote on later this year... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman and man arrested in connection to child abuse

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Reported injuries to a child Saturday resulted in the arrest of the child’s mother and her boyfriend. Dwight Shelton, 23, and Savanah Owens, 23, were taken into custody after police were sent to Jefferson Regional Hospital at 8:35 p.m. in reference to a... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of aggravated assault

Tuesday, June 20 by Alex Bivens

A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Sunday after police responded to a reported disturbance involving neighbors. Kelly Downs, 59, allegedly pointed a handgun at the neighbors, Deputy Prosecutor Keith Hall said during a court hearing Tuesday. Reading from an affidavit by Detective Corey Wilfong, Hall explained... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for Humphrey woman accused of assault

Tuesday, June 20 by Alex Bivens

A $10,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Humphrey woman accused of threatening another woman at an apartment complex in Humphrey Friday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Catherine Sharp, 36, with felony aggravated... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for man accused of raping a juvenile girl

Tuesday, June 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of raping a juvenile female in May. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shervy Pittman, 40, with rape. During the court hearing, Deputy... Read More.

White Hall Little League to host 11/12u State Tournament

Tuesday, June 20 by Alex Bivens

White Hall Little League has been chosen to host this year's 11/12 year old State Tournament in July. Peter Austin from WHLL was a guest on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the historic nature of this event. Rick started by congratulating him on being... Read More.

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Judge sentences Paragould man to prison for shooting at police

Tuesday, June 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Paragould man who admitted to shooting at police officers was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison Friday by United States District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky, the maximum sentenced allowed by law. On Feb. 7, 2021, Paragould police officers observed Taj Harris, 23,... Read More.

Little Rock man dies after being hit by vehicle

Tuesday, June 20 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle while walking on the shoulder of I-40 near the 150-mile marker in North Little Rock. According to a preliminary report, Zerundrick Guy, 50, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced... Read More.

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