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Cash-only bond set for woman accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend

Monday, October 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for an Altheimer woman who allegedly stabbed her former girlfriend during an alteration Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jacqueline Cole, 32, with second-degree... Read More.

Retired UAPB Chancellor Lawrence Davis Jr., dies at 88

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

The long-time chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff died Sunday at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Lawrence A. Davis Jr., was 88. Davis was named chancellor of UAPB in November 1991 and remained there until he retired in May 2012. He grew up on the campus... Read More.

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Federal trial on transgender care begins

Monday, October 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The nation’s first trial over a state’s ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week, the latest fight over restrictions on transgender youth championed by Republican leaders and widely condemned by medical experts. U.S. District Judge Jay... Read More.

Arkansas State Police investigating Stuttgart homicide

Sunday, October 16 by Staff

The body of a Stuttgart man was found in a downtown alleyway by local police officers shortly after 9 AM today. 27-year-old Dalton Smith was pronounced dead at a residence behind 1108 South Grand Street. Stuttgart authorities have requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation take... Read More.

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State to appoint a Limited Authority Pine Bluff School Board

Friday, October 14 by Greg

Pine Bluff School District Applications for Limited Authority Board Membership In accordance with the Arkansas Educational Support and Accountability Act, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2901 et seq., the Arkansas State Board of Education will appoint a seven-member limited authority board for the Pine Bluff School District.... Read More.

Insurance agent faces over fifty fraud related felony charges

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to The McGehee Dermott Times-News Newspaper, a Dumas insurance agent is facing more than fifty fraud-related charges. According to documents filed in Desha County Circuit Court, Joshua J. Smith 40, is accused of fifty-two felony charges ranging from insurance fraud to theft and... Read More.

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Sheridan adding traffic cameras

Friday, October 14 by Ray King

The City of Sheridan is adding traffic cameras and according to Police Chief Jason Teague, the cameras may help to identify suspects in breaking or entering incident involving vehicles. Teague told the Sheridan Headlight newspaper that the cameras can also help to identify vehicles that... Read More.

$50,000 cash-only bond set for man on multiple drug-related allegations

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with a long criminal history and current pending charges was arrested Thursday on multiple drug-related allegations. Charles Lewis, 45, was taken into custody after police served a search warrant at a house in Pine Bluff. Reading from an affidavit from... Read More.

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Bond set for Wabbeseka man accused of attempting to cash fraudulent check

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Wabbaseka man with prior felony convictions was arrested Wednesday after he attempted to cash a fraudulent check. Justin Spears, 33, was taken into custody after police were sent to Super 1 Foods on Hazel Street. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Maxie... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of beating a man in altercation

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat another man during an altercation Wednesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donovan Samples, 44, with second-degree battery. Reading... Read More.

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$100,000 bond set for man on parole on alleged weapon charges

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was arrested on multiple weapons charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Phillips, 41, with six... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of possessing stolen vehicle

Friday, October 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on parole and classified as a habitual offender was arrested Wednesday after he was found in a car that had been reported stolen. Brian Archa, 33, was taken into custody after the car. A Ford Crown Victoria was... Read More.

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