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Woman killed in I30 accident

Wednesday, August 31 by Ray King

A Lewisville woman was killed in a one vehicle accident in Malvern Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report, Javonna Hall, 22, was westbound in the inside lane on Interstate 30 when the 2005 GMC Envoy she was driving crossed both lanes of traffic and... Read More.

$35,000 bond set for two men on alleged drug, weapons, and fleeing charges

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Cash-only bonds of $35,000 each were set Wednesday for two Pine Bluff me on the drug, weapons, and fleeing charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shataylon Winston, 22, with theft by... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for man accused if breaking into two parked vehicles

Wednesday, August 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday after he allegedly broke into two parked vehicles. During a court hearing Wednesday, Deputy prosecutor Mircha King said police responded to a reported breaking or entering at 2319 W. 27th Ave., at... Read More.

A&P director talks about plans with cultural district and their annual income

Tuesday, August 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The so-called hamburger tax which was approved by voters in Pine Bluff in 1977 and began to be collected in 1978 generated $1.6 million annually for the city’s Advertising and Tourism Promotion (A&P) annually. Of that, $1 million goes to the Pine Bluff Convention... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating Monday night homicide

Tuesday, August 30 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left one person dead. Shortly before 11 p.m. Monday night officers responded to 4209 W. 12th in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived,they found a male later identified as 48-year-old Randy Wilson with gunshot wounds to his upper body.... Read More.

Arts and Science Center For Southeast Arkansas set to host several events

Monday, August 29 by Staff

A very busy fall schedule is lined up at the Arts and Science Center For Southeast Arkansas. It kicks off with Live At 5 this Friday when David Ashley performs. Morgun Henson is the Communications and Development Coordinator at ASC and joined Rick Walker on... Read More.

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McGehee City Council approves stipend for police

Monday, August 29 by Ray King

At its most recent meeting, the McGehee City Council approved a resolution which will pay McGehee Police officers a $5,000 stipend. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the State Legislature earlier this year appropriated $10 million statewide for cities to distribute to officers. The newspaper reported that... Read More.

A&P talks about commission vacancies and Hamburger Tax

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The director of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission said Monday that there are currently two vacancies on the seven-member commission. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Sherrie Storie explained that, unlike other commissions, the Mayor does not make the appointments. Instead, current... Read More.

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18 Wheeler Strikes Grady Arkansas Police Officer Vehicle During Traffic Stop

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Police conducted an investigation of a vehicle accident involving a Grady Arkansas Police Department vehicle being hit by an 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on the shoulder. Police chief Hunter says the officer wasn’t seriously injured. But mentions why there is a... Read More.

Jefferson County man arrested for allegedly stealing an ATV

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of stealing an ATV Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Daniel Scott, 34, with theft of property. Reding from... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for mother accused of tazing and injuring her two children

Monday, August 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported disturbance at the Big Banjo on West 28th Avenue Saturday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff woman, Lanecko Scarver,37, who is accused of injuring two children. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson told the court... Read More.

SEARK hosts inauguration ceremony for People Shores

Friday, August 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College hosted the inauguration of the People Shores Pine Bluff Center to introduce the company to the city, SEARK, and its newly hired employees. The meeting was conducted by Mickey Austin, the CEO of People Shores, and Tammie Cobb, the center manager... Read More.

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