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Webb announces run for Lt. Governor

Tuesday, May 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Republican Party Chairman Doyle Webb announced Tuesday he’s running for lieutenant governor next year, making him the third GOP candidate to seek the state’s No. 2 constitutional office.“I look forward to a vigorous campaign and getting out... Read More.

Pine Bluff city council passes 2 resolutions increasing pay for 2 employees

Monday, May 3 by Greg

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff City Council on Monday grappled with two resolutions, one changing a part-time secretary’s position to full time in the Inspection Department and the second adjusting the compensation for the city’s zoning official.Both were adopted but by different margins with... Read More.

Man dies in Grant County accident

Monday, May 3 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Grant County Thursday resulted in the death of one person.According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, the victim, identified only as John Doe, 69, was southbound in the northbound lane of the U.S. Highway 167... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after having possession of firearm

Monday, May 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on probation was arrested Saturday after police found a handgun in his pants. Lamar Bealer, 18, was placed on probation in June 2020 after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a defaced firearm, Deputy Prosecutor Jay Gerard... Read More.

$2,500 bond set for woman accused of stabbing boyfriend

Monday, May 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $2,500 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend during an altercation Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Nicole Black, 38, with second-degree domestic... Read More.

Culture wars, covid issues dominate legislative session

Monday, May 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The 108-day Arkansas legislative session that wrapped up last week was dominated by culture war issues and the coronavirus pandemic, but lawmakers took up a long list of other items, including voting law changes, an increase in teacher salaries... Read More.

18-year-old man arrested after allegedly shooting UAPB student

Monday, May 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King An 18-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after an investigation into an incident at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff that resulted in injuries to two people. Kendrin Hicks was taken into custody after he went to the Emergency Room at... Read More.

Body of woman found in car Sunday going to medical examiner

Monday, May 3 by Ray King

The body of a female that was found in a car on the parking lot of McDonald’s on Olive Street will be sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office at Little Rock to determine cause and manner of death.Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley identified... Read More.

Heartbreaker in Jackson, 40-33

Saturday, May 1 by Greg

JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team overcame nearly every obstacle in its path during this unprecedented 2021 spring football season, but could not overcome the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, falling 40-33 in the Cricket Wireless SWAC Football Championship Game... Read More.

Body found near Lock and Dam 5 prompts death investigation

Friday, April 30 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation near Lock and Dam 5 in Jefferson, Arkansas.On Friday, April 30 at approximately 8:15 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to an area off of Bartlett Road where the body of an unidentified... Read More.

Committee recommends University remove Fulbright statue

Friday, April 30 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A University of Arkansas committee says tributes honoring a former senator, alum and segregationist whose beliefs did not align with the values of the institution today should be removed from campus.The committee considered J. William Fulbright’s stance on integration and... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office reports 180 pounds of drugs collected during drug take back day

Friday, April 30 by Ray King

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and Tri-County Drug Task Force collected 180 pounds of prescription drugs last Saturday during the 20th National Drug Take Back Day, according to a press release.Drug Task Force Commander Capt. Yohance Brunson said “the event was a success. Despite... Read More.

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