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State resumes Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday resumed giving the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine after federal officials gave the green light to use it again.Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the move two days after U.S. Health officials said they were lifting an... Read More.

End to Confederate flag day bill fails in legislature

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to end Arkansas’ day set aside to commemorate the flag of the Confederacy failed before a Senate committee on Monday.The proposal to end Confederate Flag Day, which is marked on on the Saturday before Easter, failed before... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after slapping his pregnant girlfriend

Tuesday, April 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man arrested was arrested Sunday after slapping his pregnant girlfriend in the face during an altercation. Trevion Trice, 22, will have to post a $2,500 bond to be released from the adult detention center after Jefferson County District Judge Kim... Read More.

Census data shows state gained population

Tuesday, April 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Monday shows that Arkansas’ population has grown by more than 87,000 people over the past decade.The data shows that Arkansas’ population, including U.S. military and civilian employees and their families living... Read More.

Commercial vehicle turned over spilling beer across the highway causing traffic delays

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyAccording to idrivearkansas.com, a commercial vehicle overturned this morning after approximately 7 a.m. and caused a large portion of Interstate 530 SB traffic delays.The truck appeared to have spilled a significant amount of beer cans across the highway.The... Read More.

counties will not get extra doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Additional first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccine will not be sent to 17 Arkansas counties next week, only second doses, according to the health officials.Vaccine orders were based on requests from those who provide vaccinations, state... Read More.

Mother and son arrested after high-speed chase on Sunday

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A mother and her son were arrested Sunday after the son led police and sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase and the mother attempted to interfere in his arrest. Chauncen Williams, 23, was driving a black Chevrolet that police had been involved in... Read More.

$25,000 bond set woman accused of pepper spraying a man and child

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of spraying a man and child with pepper spray and pointing a gun at the child. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.

Woman arrested after allegedly verbally threatening and pointing a gun at another woman

Monday, April 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at a stop sign on Olive Street Friday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff woman who allegedly pointed a handgun at another woman. When she was questioned, Tanga Strong, 19, denied pointing the gun at the other... Read More.

Investigation ongoing in Saturday fire deaths, injury

Sunday, April 25 by Ray King

By Ray KingAn investigation is continuing into a deadly fire Saturday that resulted in the death of two people and injuries to a third.The fire was at a camper trailer at 4811 Goodfaith Road and while firefighters were battling the blaze, discovered two victims... Read More.

Main St. Block Party brings a sense of normal back in Pine Bluff

Sunday, April 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyWilliam Jenkins along with Uptown Salon and Boutique and the City of Pine Bluff partnered together to bring back the Main St. Block Party event that took place Saturday evening. The block party featured several vendors and it was free for the... Read More.

Trailer fire in Watson Chapel Saturday morning. Coroner confirms 2 dead

Saturday, April 24 by Greg

April 24, 2021 9:40amDeltaplex News has learned of a trailer fire on Goodfaith Road in Watson Chapel on Saturday morning. Fire fighters from Pine Bluff are still on the scene at this hour. 2 people are dead according to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly. ... Read More.

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