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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.

$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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Four games set for Saturday to determine who plays for 5A State Championships in Hot Springs

Saturday, March 4 by Staff

High school basketball action continues today at the. Pine Bluff Convention Center for the Class 5A State Tournament where four games will determine who will go to Hot Springs next weekend to play for the Class 5A State Championship in boys and girls action! Today’s... Read More.

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Lasley found guilty of 2018 murders

Saturday, March 4 by Ray King

By Ray King After deliberating less than an hour Friday afternoon, a Jefferson County Circuit Court jury found an Altheimer man guilty of murdering two people in 2018. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter told Deltaplex news the jury found Joshua Lasley guilty of two counts of... Read More.

Fire Chief Howell talks recent house fire at council members home

Friday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Fourth Ward Pine Bluff City Councilman Steven Mays was the victim of a recent fire at his home and on Friday, Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Since Howell indicated that... Read More.

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Solar farm in Grant County discussed by Quorum Court

Friday, March 3 by Ray King

The possibility of a solar farm in Grant County was one of the topics of discussion during a meeting of the Quorum Court on Feb. 23. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, a company is interested in a 1,000 acre plot of land near the... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for woman accused of ramming vehicle into business

Friday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of ramming a business with a vehicle Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kaswala Bracy, 24, with second-degree criminal... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for felon accused of an armed disturbance

Friday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony was arrested Thursday after he was found in possession of a handgun. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Sowoan McKendrick, 25, was taken into custody after police responded to a... Read More.

Bond set for man accused of pulling fire alarm at hospital

Friday, March 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a White Hall man accused of pulling a fire alarm at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Taylor Phillips, 19, with communicating... Read More.

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