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Escaped Columbia County inmates apprehended

Monday, January 30 by Staff

UPDATE: Columbia County Sheriff LeRoy Martin has issued a statement saying the four escaped inmates have all been captured and are in custody. ORIGINAL STORY: A search is underway after four inmates escaped the Columbia County Detention Facility according to Sheriff LeRoy Martin. The escaped inmates have been... Read More.

Pine Bluff man killed in Friday accident

Sunday, January 29 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was killed in a one-vehicle accident on the north side of the city Friday night. According to a preliminary report, Eugene Spears, 43, was northbound on North Magnolia Street when the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse veered off the roadway and went into... Read More.

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JCSO seeks help with runaway juvenile

Friday, January 27 by Greg

Saffa talks Bet Saracen App

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Bet Saracen App is far outpacing apps from other casinos in terms of participation and on Friday, Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino and Resort was asked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Host Greg Horne... Read More.

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Drew Memorial System Hospital Board discusses financial condition with new partnership

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Avanced-Monticellonian Newspaper, The Drew Memorial Health System Board of Directors met Wednesday, Jan. 23rd for their regularly scheduled meeting with representatives from Baptist Health to discuss partnership options. "We have been having discussions about what some of our options might be given... Read More.

Police Chief discusses crimes outside of homicide

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The number of homicides reported in Pine Bluff in 2022 was lower than the number registered for the previous year. On Thursday, Police Chief Denise Richardson was asked if that lower trend was also being seen in other types of crimes. Richardson was a guest... Read More.

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Poyen Schools looking to improve on student peformance

Friday, January 27 by Ray King

Schools in the Poyen School District are looking to make improvements after receiving state-issued report cards of their performance. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Elementary School received a B white Poyen High School received a C for the 2021-2022 school year. Elementary School Principal... Read More.

Ceremony to be held to honor the 1973 Vaster High School State Championship basketball team

Friday, January 27 by Staff

A ceremony is scheduled to be held to honor the 1973 Vaster High School Class B State Championship Team and overall State Runners-Up on Wednesday. February 1 at the Pine Bluff Country Club. David Beck, who is helping to host the event, spoke with Deltaplex... Read More.

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PBPD says missing woman has been located and is safe

Friday, January 27 by Staff

UPDATE: The Pine Bluff Police Department has announced that Gwendalyn Simmons has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective is asking for information regarding the location of 60-year-old Gwendalyn (Gwenda) Simmons. Simmons was reported missing. She was last seen this... Read More.

PBPD in search of homicide suspect

Friday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Police have identified a suspect in the first homicide of 2023. According to Lt. David DeFoor, police are seeking David Burnett, 20, who is being sought for capital murder and aggravated robbery in the death of Demarcuz Scott on Jan. 4 at Regency... Read More.

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Supreme Court upholds Dennis ruling in prisoner case

Friday, January 27 by Ray King

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied a request from a prison inmate who alleged the trial court that sentenced him lacked jurisdiction in the case. Jamie Darnell Lee, 45, is serving a sentence of... Read More.

Former Desha County Election Commissioner reprimanded by state

Friday, January 27 by Ray King

A former election commissioner in Desha County has been reprimanded for failing to perform his duties during the 2022 primary elections. According to the McGehee Dermott Times News, Kurt Sims received a letter of reprimand from the State Board of Elections, was fined, and was... Read More.

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