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UAPB Athletics Update

Friday, March 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletics UpdateThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions volleyball team's matchup with conference foe Mississippi Valley St. has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Delta Deviletts program, according to Mississippi Valley States Athletics. No makeup date has been set as of... Read More.

Charges filed in February 26 homicide

Friday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting death of another man Feb. 26.Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Kevin Gray, 48, with capital murder, four counts of terroristic act and with being a felon... Read More.

Charges upgraded to Capital Murder

Friday, March 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray KingProsecutors have upgraded the charge against a Pine Bluff teenager involved in the shooting of another teenager at Watson Chapel Junior High School on Monday.On Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to charge Thomas Quarles, 15, with first-degree... Read More.

Liberty Utilities lists criteria for customers seeking money for broken water pipes

Thursday, March 4 by Ray King

Liberty Utilities has announced the criteria for customers seeking financial help to cover the costs of replacing waterline pipes that broke as a result of freezing temperatures in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County in late February.The company recently announced that it was donating $250,000... Read More.

Governor, supreme court differ on covid shots

Thursday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday ordered the state to immediately make the coronavirus vaccine available to judges, prosecutors and other court employees, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said they’ll have to wait if they’re not already eligible for the shots.The... Read More.

Former County Judge Jack Jones dies

Thursday, March 4 by Ray King

Former Jefferson County Judge Jack Jones died Wednesday night at Jefferson Regional Hospital.Jones served as County Judge from 1989 to 2006 when he was defeated in the Democratic primary by then Justice of the Peace and current Arkansas legislator Mike Holcomb.Prior to being elected... Read More.

WC School District superintendent addressed students concerns

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzyThe Superintendent of Watson Chapel High School, Jerry Guess spoke to students during an assembly on Thursday afternoon, to address their concerns following Monday's school shooting that occurred at the Junior High that is connected to the high school.Some students addressed their... Read More.

Murder suspect arrested

Thursday, March 4 by Greg

Homicide Suspect Kevin Gray is in custody. Mr. Gray was wanted in connection with the February 26th Homicide of Keith Hawkins at 1020 S Linden. Mr. Gray turned himself in to the Pine Bluff Police at about 10:30 am today. He was arrested on... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman arrested for allegedly threatening educators

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened the dean of students at Lighthouse Academy school during a telephone conversation. When Police Detective Tamina Smith questioned Kisha Carruth, 44, about the incident, Carruth said she did not threaten anyone at... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening girlfriend with a firearm

Thursday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man currently on state and federal parole was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly kicked in the door of an apartment and threatened his former girlfriend with a gun. Devonta Piggee, 26, was taken into custody after police stopped a vehicle... Read More.

Watson Chapel school shooting victim passes away

Wednesday, March 3 by Greg

Wednesday evening the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the juvenile who was shot Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High was pronounced dead at 5:35 PM March 3, 2021. Shortly after 5:35 pm the victim's mother, Keisha Lee, announced on social media her son... Read More.

United Way to team with Liberty Utilities to help customers

Wednesday, March 3 by Ray King

The recent announcement that Liberty Utilities will be donating $250,000 to help Pine Bluff customers of the company whose plumbing systems need repair from the freezing weather recently will also involve the United Way.According to United Way director Leslie Dorn, United Way will act... Read More.

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