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$100,000 bond set for three woman accused of involvement in shooting incident

Friday, March 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting incident in the Dollarway area Wednesday night resulted in the arrest of three women accused of being involved. Dominique Burnett, 19, Kevonne Kimble, 20, and Teasusha Miller, 19, were taken into custody, according to Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said during... Read More.

Gladys Knight returns to the Opheum

Friday, March 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team will be competing in the Southern Heritage Classic and four our-time Grammy-Award Winning songstress Gladys Knight will headline the Southern Heritage Classic Concert on Thursday, September 7th, at 8 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis,... Read More.

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Saffa talks sports betting app

Thursday, March 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Betting on sports is big business and according to Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino, wagers on the Bet Saracen app are going to break every record in the books this month. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Thursday, Saffa said... Read More.

Two juveniles arrested in connection to Monday’s shooting of a 14-year-old

Thursday, March 23 by Staff

Two juvenile suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old on Monday, March 20 in the area of 1707 South Oak in Pine Bluff. According to a press release a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old have been arrested in connection to the... Read More.

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Simmons Banks celebrates 120 years

Thursday, March 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Simmons Banks announced today that it is celebrating its 120th year of providing financial products and services to individuals and businesses in the communities it serves. To recognize this significant anniversary, Simmons Bank has introduced a 120-year medallion that will be used in conjunction with its logo. "Simmons Bank... Read More.

Pine Bluff man suspect in Washington State double murder

Thursday, March 23 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man accused of murder in 2017 has been identified as the suspect in the death of two people in Washington State. Kirkland Warren is listed as the “person of interest” in the deaths of Meshay Melendez, 27, Warren’s former girlfriend, and her... Read More.

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2023-2026 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Proposed

Thursday, March 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, a proposed amendment to the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ArDOT) Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2023-2026 is available for public comment now through March 30. Please visit www.ardot.gov/stip to view the... Read More.

Camden man killed in Grant County accident

Thursday, March 23 by Ray King

A one-vehicle accident in Grant County Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of a Camden man. According to a preliminary report, Jeffery Bernard Curry, 56, was northbound on U.S. 167 north of Grant County Road 7 when the 2015 Mack truck he was driving crossed... Read More.

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Speed limits on Sheridan Road (U.S. 270) changed

Wednesday, March 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has changed the speed limits on U.S. Highway 270, also known as Sheridan Road. White Hall Police Chief Greg Shapiro said motorists are encouraged to check the signs as speeds on some sections of the roadway have changed from 45... Read More.

Congressional delegation supports Sanders disaster declaration request

Wednesday, March 22 by Ray King

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for a major disaster declaration for Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha,... Read More.

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Governor signs law on transgender use of restrooms

Wednesday, March 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom that matches their gender identity, the first of several states expected to enact such bans this year amid a... Read More.

No bond for murder suspect

Wednesday, March 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 20-year-old Pine Bluff man who was out on bond after being accused of involvement in a shooting was arrested Tuesday in connection with the first murder of the year in Pine Bluff. David Burnett was taken into custody after police responded to... Read More.

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