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Man arrested after allegedly injuring pregnant wife

Monday, April 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at the Big Red Travel Plaza at White Hall in the early morning hours of Saturday resulted in the arrest of a man accused of injuring his pregnant wife. Victor Milton, 45, was taken into custody after White Hall... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at relatives

Monday, April 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at relatives and threatened to kill them, Edward Jenkins, 53, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported disturbance on Locust Street at 11 p.m. During a court... Read More.

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$25,000 bond for teen accused of rape

Monday, April 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff teenager accused of raping another teenager Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Armoni Milton, 18, with rape. Reading from an affidavit by... Read More.

AHLP encourages Pine Bluff to join their ‘Step into Spring Challenge’

Monday, April 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program(AHLP) is hosting a Step into Spring Walking Challenge on Saturday, April 29th from 10 am to 12 pm at Saracen Landing at 200 Lake Saracen Drive. AHLP director, William Fells, and Media Coordinator Deseray McKinzy joined... Read More.

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2 killed, 1 hurt in Cleveland County accident

Sunday, April 23 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in Cleveland County Saturday resulted in the deaths of two men and injuries to a third. According to a preliminary report, a 2008 Nissan driven by Yemi Della-Cruz Cordova, 19, of Nacogdoches, La., was southbound on Arkansas Highway 35 at a left-hand... Read More.

Pine Bluff Zebra Courtney Crutchfield Commits to the Razorbacks

Friday, April 21 by Staff

Pine Bluff High School Zebras wide receiver Courtney Crutchfield made a commitment Friday to play football at the University of Arkansas. Crutchfield, a junior, has been on the Razorbacks' radar since his sophomore year. Crutchfield made his announcement on social media while attending Charlie Collins'... Read More.

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CAC hosts annual Child Abuse Prevention Rally

Friday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Children's Advocacy Center of Southeast Arkansas (CAC) hosted its annual Child Abuse Prevention Rally at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center in light of National Child Abuse Prevention Month on Friday, April 21st. To kick off the event, Jason Duren from United Way... Read More.

Takei to attend Japanese American Internment Camp museum anniversary celebration

Friday, April 21 by Ray King

Actor George Takei, known for his role in the Star Trek television series will make a return visit to McGehee next month to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the World War II Japanese American Internment Museum. Takei was one of the estimated 17,000 Japanese Americans... Read More.

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Monticello man is facing breaking and entering charges; theft of property

Friday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to Monticello Police Department’s Chief of Police, Carlos Garcia, a Monticello man is facing charges of breaking and entering and theft of property. This is stemming from an incident that occurred Monday night, April 17, 2023. Landon G. Suber was arrested on April 19,... Read More.

White Hall Police Chief talks cameras and crime

Friday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

White Hall Police Chief Greg Shapiro was one of the many public safety officers who took advantage of a free lunch Thursday sponsored by Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI), Midtown Tire and Auto, and Foster’s Towing. Deltaplex Radio’s Greg Horne spoke to Shapiro and asked... Read More.

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Sheriff promotes Deyonta Jones to rank of Corporal

Friday, April 21 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. is pleased to announce the promotion of Deputy Deyonta Jones to the rank of Corporal in the Uniformed Patrol Division. "Corporal Jones has been consistent in demonstrating a strong work ethic and a dedication serving our community in Jefferson... Read More.

Boozman promotes recycling efforts

Friday, April 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a co-chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, joined the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), to introduce two pieces of legislation focused on bolstering our nation’s recycling... Read More.

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