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$150,000 bond set for man accused of vehicle chase and firing shots

Tuesday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in a vehicle chase and firing shots at the other vehicle during the chase. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Monticello Mayor addresses drainage and debris issues

Tuesday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Advanced Monticellonian, the City of Monticello Mayor Jason Akers announced that the city was assisted last Friday by Arkansas Department of Corrections inmates in addressing drainage and debris issues in Monticello. Inmates and staff worked near Gabbert, Shelton, and Jackson Streets last... Read More.

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Lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods over inaction during COVID pandemic

Tuesday, March 7 by Ray King

Thirty-four Tyson Foods employees, former employees and family members filed a lawsuit against the company Monday, saying it failed to take appropriate precautions at its meat-packing plants during the early days of the COVID pandemic. In the lawsuit, filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court in... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington delivers State of City address; Three resolutions passed at Monday meeting

Monday, March 6 by Staff

Mayor Shirley Washington gave her State of the City address Monday night before the monthly City Council meeting where she covered several big things that has happened for Pine Bluff over the past year. One of the big things is a decrease in violent crime... Read More.

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Special Quorum Court meeting cancelled by Franklin

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

By Ray King Fifteen minutes before it was scheduled to begin, a special meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court was cancelled Monday. The meeting had been called by Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr. who said in a text message to members of the... Read More.

Long named director of Arkansas Crime Information Center

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday that she will appoint Jeff Long to serve as the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center. “Today, I am proud to be appointing Jeff Long to serve as the Director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center,” Sanders... Read More.

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Drew Memorial hospital reports continued financial problems

Monday, March 6 by Ray King

Drew Memorial Hospital at Monticello reported last month that their financial woes are continuing as the most recent cash balance showed a decline of more than $1.2 million. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the hospital contacted Baptist Health and representatives of that organization attended... Read More.

Bond set for Warren man arrested on drug related charges

Monday, March 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Warren man was arrested on drug related charges after a traffic stop by Arkansas State Police Saturday. Franky Smith, 62, was taken into custody after a trooper stopped a U-Haul that Smith was driving. Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said state police dispatch received... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for man allegedly invovled in armed disturbance

Monday, March 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man allegedly involved in an armed disturbance Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dorvaneius Henderson, 23, with aggravated assault and terroristic... Read More.

Dollar General manager, two employees, and others arrested in alleged theft investigation

Monday, March 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray king The manager of the Dollar General in White Hall, her husband, and two employees were arrested Friday after an investigation into the reported theft of merchandise from the store. Ramona Kuykendall, 49, of Murfreesboro, the store manager, Randy Kuykendall, 48, also of Murfreesboro,... Read More.

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Firefighters battle blaze at old Oak Park Elementary School

Monday, March 6 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the old Oak Park Elementary School Monday morning after a moderate sized fire broke out inside of the building. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze and damage can be seen from the exterior of the building. Officials tell... Read More.

Pine Bluff Coach Billy Dixon on the Z’s playing for the 5A State Championship

Sunday, March 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras have punched their ticket to the Class 5A State Basketball Championship game after defeating Sylvan Hills 75-49 on Tuesday, Nettleton 55-43 on Friday, and Greene County Tech 62-36 on Saturday. The Z’s will play 5A South foe Lake Hamilton at 7:45... Read More.

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