Escaped Columbia County inmates apprehended

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

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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Saffa talks Bet Saracen App

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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Poyen Schools looking to improve on student peformance

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.
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PBPD says missing woman has been located and is safe

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

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

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.