Police say assaults up in April

By Ray King Assistant Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Hadley on Friday reviewed crime stats for the month of April and noted that aggravated assaults increased from 23 to 39 during the month. At a meeting of the Public Safety Committee, Hadley explained the increase.Hadley said... Read More.

Parks priorities meeting set at Star City

A public meeting is set for Monday in Star City to identify potential outdoor park and recreational needs and priorities.That meeting will be held at the Star City Civic Center at 201 Liberty St., at 5:30 p.m.After the identification process, city officials will select... Read More.
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Legislature sets date for dicamba herbicide cutoff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a June 30 cutoff date for farmers to use the herbicide dicamba on soybeans and cotton.The vote came hours after the state Supreme Court ordered the removal of half of the regulatory board that... Read More.

Howell talks fire safety

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that an investigation is still continuing into a fire on Goodfaith Road that resulted in the deaths of two people. Howell told Deltaplex News that there were “a lot of moving parts... Read More.
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Council committee discusses city cleanup solutions

By Ray KingA committee of the Pine Bluff City Council is looking at a variety of solutions to help clean up the town.At a meeting of the Public Health and Welfare Committee Thursday committee members Steven Shaner and Lloyd Holcomb Jr., were joined by... Read More.
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Two charged in puppy scam

LITTLE ROCK-Two Malvern residents have been charged with fraudulently selling purebred, registered puppies that did not actually exist. Helda Verla Berinyuy and Thierry Assoueesoh Ekwelle, both 31, are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 22 counts of wire fraud... Read More.
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McGehee woman killed in Wednesday accident

A two-vehicle accident in Drew County Wednesday resulted in the death of a McGehee woman.Nancy White, 69, was killed when the 2013 Kia she was driving west on U.S. Highway 278 crossed the center line and into the oncoming lane, striking the left side... Read More.