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Pre-bid meeting for Saracen Casino Resort hotel set Monday

Thursday, October 20 by Ray King

There will be a Pre-Bid meeting and workshop for the 13-story hotel and event center expansion at the Saracen Casino Resort. According to an email from Jonathan Williams of Flintco, LLC, that meeting will take place between 1 and 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at... Read More.

$20,000 bond set for man accused of stabbing incident

Thursday, October 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of two men fighting in the street in the early morning hours Tuesday resulted in the arrest of one of them after he allegedly stabbed the other. Gregory Petties, 64, of Brinkley was taken into custody after police responded to 1900... Read More.

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Pine Bluff School District launches 5 year strategic plan

Thursday, October 20 by Staff

Pine Bluff School District (PBSD) invites staff, students, and community members to come together on November 1, 2022 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center to learn about, give input on, and kick-off the district’s five-year strategic plan. The strategic plan, developed over the last twelve... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battles blaze at 28th Avenue Hardee’s

Wednesday, October 19 by Staff

UPDATE - 5:35 P.M. According to Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services the fire started in the kitchen area. The building has suffered heavy fire and smoke damage throughout the building. Additionally, there were no injuries reported with the fire. Crews are still currently on scene. ORIGINAL STORY: Pine... Read More.

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Neighbor to Neighbor to host fundraiser event Friday

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

For the first time since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, Neighbor to Neighbor is planning a major fund-raising event This Friday. The event will feature bingo and burgers and will be held at the Pine Bluff Country Club starting at 5:30 p.m. Pat Tate, the Executive... Read More.

$100,000 in bonds set for man allegedly invovled in two seperate incidents

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A total of $100,000 in bonds was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of being involved in two separate shooting incidents. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set a $50,000 bond for Richey Smith, 60, after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for man accused of several breaking or enterings

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he was identified as the person who attempted to use stolen credit and debit cards at a liquor store. Latrel Phipps, 35, was taken into custody when he reported to his parole officer where he... Read More.

Spokesman talks benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

In three weeks, Arkansas voters will be asked to approve Amendment 4 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana state-wide. Eddie Armstrong, a spokesman for Responsible Growth Arkansas, the organization promoting the ballot initiative was asked recently how law enforcement agencies feel about the legislation. Appearing... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge hosts Courthouse Rededication Ceremony

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Courthouse has been built in Pine Bluff for over 100 hundred years and since has had very few renovations close to its most recent. On Wednesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and the Quorum court hosted the rededication ceremony for the... Read More.

$25,000 cash-only bond set for man arrested during traffic stop

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 cash-only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently out on bond on two separate felony allegations after a stolen handgun was found in the car the man was driving. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond... Read More.

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Fordyce man killed in Tuesday accident

Wednesday, October 19 by Ray King

A Fordyce man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Cleveland County Tuesday morning. According to a preliminary report, Ray Everett Moore, 74, was southbound on U.S. Highway 79 when the 2022 GMC Terrain he was driving left the roadway and struck a culvert. After... Read More.

Super 1 Foods announces Pine Bluff store closure

Wednesday, October 19 by Staff

Super 1 Foods has announced they will be closing their grocery store located at 1605 Harding Street in Pine Bluff on November, 1. The announcement, which cites “serious staffing issues” and “the buildings lease expiring” as reasons for the closure was posted in a... Read More.

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