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Pine Bluff man arrested after attempting to cash forged checks

Friday, December 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after attempting to use a check belonging to a deceased man to pay for items at Wal-Mart. Jeremiah Young, 27, was taken into custody after police were sent to Wal Mart, Detective Sgt. Ryan Moheb said... Read More.

$150,000 bond set for man accused of shooting another man

Friday, December 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man Nov. 25. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kedrick Love, 18, with first-degree battery and three... Read More.

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Special election at Sheridan to cost city thousands

Friday, December 2 by Ray King

The special election to select a new Mayor at Sheridan is expected to cost that city thousands of dollars. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, current Mayor Joe Wise said that the city will be charged between $9,000 and $12,000 and while countries cover the... Read More.

Vermillion convicted in 2021 shooting death

Thursday, December 1 by Ray King

A Jefferson County man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after he was convicted of manslaughter in the death of another man in 2021. Zachary Vermillion, 31, was originally charged with first-degree murder but a jury found him guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter and... Read More.

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Richardson discusses federal arrests

Thursday, December 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Nov. 9, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced multiple arrests were being made in a crackdown on gang activity in Little Rock and Pine Bluff. The Pine Bluff investigation targeted EBK gang , Everybody’s Killers, and 35 people were named in indictments returned by a... Read More.

Little Rock pedestrian killed in accident

Thursday, December 1 by Ray King

A Little Rock man was killed Tuesday when he was hit by a vehicle while standing on a sidewalk. According to a preliminary report, Cleo Jones, 64, was in the 2100 block of West 12th Avenue when a 2006 Kia driven by Jerry Marshall, 58,... Read More.

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MPD makes fraud arrest related to stolen mail

Thursday, December 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to the Advance-Monticellnian, Monticello Police Department Chief Jason Akers, a Monticello woman is facing more than 500 criminal charges stemming from a mail and identity investigation that began earlier this year. Miracle Deshazer, 23, of Monticello was arrested Friday, November 25, by MPB on... Read More.

Hunters urged to clean, drain and dry during duck season

Wednesday, November 30 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – When the second segment of waterfowl season opens Dec. 10, hunters are hoping to have more water to spread out in search of mallards and memories. Before moving their boats to new areas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission strongly urges... Read More.

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Committee votes to send legislation to tear down old Southeast School to full Council

Wednesday, November 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a special called meeting that lasted just a few minutes Wednesday, the Pine Bluff City Council’s Development and Planning Committee voted to send legislation approving a contract to tear down the old Southeast School to the full council with a do-pass... Read More.

Aldridge discusses upcoming Boys and Girls Club Christmas Program

Wednesday, November 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week the guest was Nyeshia Aldridge, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County. Aldridge talked about the club’s upcoming Christmas program. The program will take place at the club’s First United... Read More.

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Sheridan Mayoral candidate Justin Wise discusses why he should be elected

Wednesday, November 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The son of the current Mayor of Sheridan is asking voters to allow him to succeed his father in office. Justin Wise is the son of Mayor Joe Wise, who has been Mayor since 1990 and has worked for the City of Sheridan since 1971. Joe... Read More.

UAPB announces Fall Commencement speaker

Tuesday, November 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

UAPB has announced their speaker for next month's commencement. Rick Walker has this report...

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