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PBPD mourning the loss of one of their own

Tuesday, April 4 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own following the untimely death of patrol officer Crystal Wyrick. Officer Wyrick’s death was announced in a social media post by the department late Monday night. The post is as follows: Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing new private club to apply for license

Monday, April 3 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved an ordinance that will allow the owners of a private club downtown to apply for a license from the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Barbara Rogers wants to open the “Talk of... Read More.

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Governor Sanders Launches One-Stop Website for Tornado Recovery

Monday, April 3 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today launched helparkansas.com, a one-stop website for tornado recovery resources. This website includes information on federal, state, local, and charitable resources for tornado victims, as well as volunteer and charity opportunities for Arkansans seeking to help. “Now that... Read More.

State Farm Insurance Agent Kevin Bonnette provides insurance coverage tips

Monday, April 3 by Staff

With the round of tornados that hit Little Rock and Wynne last Friday, Oldies 1013 morning show host Greg Horne contacted State Farm Insurance Agent Kevin Bonnette Monday to ask questions about what homeowners should do if their house was hit by the tornado,... Read More.

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UAMS offering summer health care camps for youth

Monday, April 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for summer camp programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in the health care field. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a summer day camp... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of raping 7 and 12 year old girls

Monday, April 3 by Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of inappropriate sexual contact with two minors. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Andrick Moore Jr., 18, with two counts... Read More.

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$10,000 bond set for Pine Bluff woman accused of hitting two elderly victims

Monday, April 3 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly punched and hit two elderly victims. Reading from an affidavit by Detective Jason Boykin, Deputy Prosecutor Shana Alexander explained the allegations against Khadja Bell. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set a $10,000 bond... Read More.

Death toll from tornados now at 26 and climbing

Monday, April 3 by Ray King

WYNNE, Ark. (AP) — Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois... Read More.

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State Education Secretary discusses new LEARNS Act

Friday, March 31 by Staff

State education officials are touring Arkansas to share more information with educators on the recently-passed LEARNS Act. The education bill, championed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and signed into law earlier this month, includes the most sweeping changes to education in Arkansas in decades. From a... Read More.

Monticello A&P discusses upcoming events

Friday, March 31 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotions Commission has several events planned this spring and summer, according to the Advance Monticellonian Newspaper. At their monthly meeting March 27, commissioners discussed the Spring of the Square event planned May 19. According to Ryan Copico, this will be a night... Read More.

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Suspect in reported kidnapping taken into custody in Jefferson County

Friday, March 31 by Staff

UPDATE: The suspect vehicle was stopped on I-530 at the Martha Mitchell exit and has been taken into custody, according to law enforcement sources. ORIGNAL STORY: Pulaski County law enforcement agencies are actively searching for a man that kidnapped a woman at gunpoint from the North... Read More.

Arrest made in domestic violence incident

Friday, March 31 by Ray King

A reported domestic disturbance Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly assaulted his mother. James McKendrick, 42, was taken into custody after his mother told police she and her son had gotten into a verbal altercation that turned physical. During a... Read More.

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