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Barbaree discusses location for the new Pine Bluff High School

Wednesday, May 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

There has been a lot of debate about the need for a new Pine Bluff High School. That debate started before the state took over the district and has continued ever since. With the state appointing a limited authority board and naming Jennifer Barbaree as... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Bailey conviction

Wednesday, May 31 by Ray King

By Ray King An Arkansas prison inmate convicted seven years after being charged with robbery failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals there was not enough evidence to support his conviction. Quintin Bailey, now 38, was sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison... Read More.

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Pine Bluff High Principal files lawsuit against district, others

Wednesday, May 31 by Ray King

An employee of the Pine Bluff School District has claimed in a lawsuit that he is being discriminated against because of his race and because he complained about what were described as violations of policy. Dexter Lee, who is an assistant principal at Pine Bluff... Read More.

Jefferson County Assessor talks property assessment deadline

Tuesday, May 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Assessor Gloria Tillman joined Talk Back Live on 993 The Beat with host Floyd Donald to talk about an important upcoming deadline of May 31st to get your property assessed. Donald went on to ask if residents can receive a waiver. Tillman was... Read More.

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Redfield woman arrested after alleged altercation with family

Tuesday, May 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Redfield woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly being involved in an altercation with family members. Deidra Davidson, 34, was taken into custody after Redfield Police Detective Teri Patterson received a call about a disturbance at 519 River Road. During a court hearing Tuesday,... Read More.

Grant County Quorum Court discusses water pressure issues

Tuesday, May 30 by Ray King

Concerns about water pressure in Grant County were discussed during a meeting of the Grant County Quorum Court on May 15. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Brody Channell with the Planning Commission brough the subject up when he talked about a recent fire near... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for man accused of allegedly being involved in shooting incident

Tuesday, May 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in a shooting incident at a house on West 5th Avenue Saturday morning. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Springdale man arrested after alleged involvement in armed disturbance

Tuesday, May 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Springdale man was arrested last week after he was allegedly involved in an armed disturbance at a convenience store. Darren Brock, 31, was taken into custody after police responded to the disturbance at the Exxon gas station on West 28th Avenue at... Read More.

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UPDATE: Dumas Police locate one juvenile; Second juvenile still missing

Monday, May 29 by Staff

UPDATE: According to the Dumas Police Department 2-month-old Taylor Scott has been located. However, 15-year-old Makayla Scott is still missing. ORIGINAL POST: The Dumas Police Department is searching for two missing juveniles. According to a press release 15-year-old Makayla Scott and 2-month-old Taylin Scott are missing. Makayla Scott... Read More.

Jury finds former Little Rock cop guilty of child pornography

Monday, May 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— A jury found former Little Rock Police Officer Eddie Scott Seaton, 55, of Cabot, guilty of receiving obscene images and possession of child pornography. The jury returned their verdict Thursday afternoon to Chief United States District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr., who presided... Read More.

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State joins robocalls lawsuit

Monday, May 29 by Ray King

Arkansas has joined into a lawsuit against an Arizona based company, accusing them on facilitating billions of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Tim Griffin released a statement saying "I'm joining with 48 Attorneys General to push back against the nuisance of robocalls." For it's part the... Read More.

Judge blocks LEARNS act temporarily

Monday, May 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul, siding with opponents who argue legislators didn’t follow correct procedures to enact the law immediately. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herbert Wright issued... Read More.

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