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Burn ban lifted for Jefferson County

Monday, August 1 by Staff

Because of rainfall over most of the State over the weekend, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson announced Monday that he has lifted the burn ban that he imposed last week. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Robinson said this:

Cleveland County man killed in Friday accident with train

Sunday, July 31 by Ray King

A Cleveland County man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Rison Friday morning. According to a preliminary report, Jay Warner, 37, of Rison was southbound on Main Street entering a rail grade crossing when the 2017 Nissan he was driving was struck by a... Read More.

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State Police investigating murder of 15-year-old in Stuttgart

Saturday, July 30 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is reporting that Special Agents have been requested by the Stuttgart Police Department to investigate an apparent homicide that has claimed the life of a local teenager. Stuttgart police officers found 15-year-old Kyler Stigger dead inside a vehicle parked in the driveway... Read More.

One suspect in murder of Pine Bluff businessman Brandon McHan scheduled to plead guilty in August

Friday, July 29 by Staff

One of the suspects accused of murdering Pine Bluff business owner Brandon McHan in 2018 is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in August. An email sent to family members of McHan was obtained by Deltaplex News. That email states that Daryl Strickland, Jr.... Read More.

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Tuesday fire death ruled to be a homicide

Friday, July 29 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 2307 W. 11th. Tuesday around 5 p.m. where firefighters discovered a badly burned body inside the residence while extinguishing the fire. After the fire was extinguished Officers were notified of the discovery of a... Read More.

Marijuana initiative closer to being on November ballot

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of a recreational marijuana initiative have turned in the required number of valid signatures, moving the measure closer to appearing on Arkansas’ ballot this fall, election officials said Friday. A spokesman for the secretary of state’s office said supporters... Read More.

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Monticello A&P considers change in Christmas light vendor

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

The Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission is considering a change in the company hired to put up Christmas lights. According to the Advanced M0nticellonian newspaper, the company currently doing the work, SBC Lights recommended Southern Magnolia Landscaping, LLC to the commission. The newspaper reported that Southern... Read More.

City hosts renaming ceremony in dedication of Carl A. Redus Jr.

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff hosted a renaming ceremony to rename the Aquatics Center in honor of the former mayor Carl A. Redus Jr. The ceremony took place Friday, July 29th at the Aquatics Center facility. Present was Mayor Shirley Washington and her office,... Read More.

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Woman killed in Chicot County accident

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

An Oak Grove woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in rural Chicot County Thursday. According to a preliminary report, Lakisha S. Phillips, 33, was northbound on Arkansas Highway 159 when the 2008 Chevrolet Impala she was driving crossed the center line into the southbound... Read More.

Charges filed in May murder

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death in May. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Ronald Spraglin Jr., with capital murder. On Friday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney read the charge to Spraglin. Spraglin... Read More.

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Senate passes Boozman recycling legislation

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

WASHINGTON– Legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), co-chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, focused on improving our nation’s recycling and composting systems unanimously passed the Senate Thursday. “The answers to our problems need to come from the ground up. These bills are the... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for man accused of pointing gun and threatening two people

Friday, July 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend and another person and threatening to kill them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

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