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AT&T offers reward for information on copper thefts in Jefferson County

Monday, May 15 by Staff

AT&T is offering a 5,000 reward for information that will lead to a conviction of those who have been stealing copper cables in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. Officials said the thefts have been ongoing over the last few year and have been disrupting network... Read More.

$500,000 bond set for two men involved in MLK Park murder

Monday, May 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $500,000 bond was set Monday for one adult and a juvenile accused of being involved in a shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. park that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four more. Pine Bluff District Judge John... Read More.

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Bloomberg talks construction updates for SEARK dormitories

Monday, May 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Construction of dormitories for Southeast Arkansas College that will be located across from Seabrook is continuing and on Friday, SEARK President Dr. Stephen Bloomberg was asked if those dormitories would be ready in August for the start of the fall semester. This will be the... Read More.

$10,000 bond set Friday for man invovled in alleged altercation in Tucker

Monday, May 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Jefferson County man involved in an altercation in late May in Tucker will have to post a $10,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center after a court hearing Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for... Read More.

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Panel recommends raises for elected officials

Monday, May 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Top elected officials in Arkansas could see a 3% salary increase but legislators’ pay would stay flat under a proposal from a state panel. The Arkansas Independent Citizens Commission proposed the pay increases on Friday and will consider giving them... Read More.

Body at Stuttgart identified

Monday, May 15 by Ray King

STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas authorities say the body found inside a burned pickup truck has been identified as a teenager who was reported missing. According to the Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office, teams at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory identified 19-year-old Johnny Howard of Stuttgart. Deputies... Read More.

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20-year-old White Hall man arrested for MLK Park murder

Saturday, May 13 by Staff

A 20-year-old White Hall man has been arrested for first degree murder following a shooting incident at Martin Luther King Park on May 6. Deshawn Chapman was arrested Friday on a charge of first degree murder, two counts of battery in the first degree,... Read More.

SEARK announces graduation details

Friday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College will hold graduation ceremonies tonight (Friday) at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 7 p.m. and on Thursday, SEARK President Dr. Stephen Bloomberg talked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show.

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GFPB CEO discusses updates on projects underway

Friday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

Although an effort to extend the Go Forward sales tax for another seven years failed, there are still a number of projects that have started and on Friday, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff was asked if those projects are going... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of second-degree battery

Friday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting another man with a pair of pliers Thursday, causing injuries. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dustin Stout,... Read More.

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Bond set for woman accused of forgery

Friday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 19-year-old Pine Bluff woman was arrested Thursday after she attempted to cash four checks that had allegedly been forged. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Taniya White was taken into custody after officers were sent to Relyance Bank... Read More.

$10,000 bond set for man accused of injuring father

Friday, May 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of injuring his father Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dante Watson, 27, with second-degree domestic battery. Reading from an... Read More.

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