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Governor willing to talk about age limit for gun purchases

Tuesday, May 31 by Ray King

Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson expressed his willingness for a “conversation” on raising the minimum age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21 and “AR-15-style weapons” amid fresh talks on gun reform following a deadly mass shooting in Texas last week. Hutchinson toldRead More.

Cash-only bond for convicted felon with gun

Tuesday, May 31 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on probation who was arrested after a gun was found in a backpack he was carrying. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Saffa talks Saracen Casino construction and employment updates

Monday, May 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Carlton Saffa, the Chief Market Officer for the Saracen Casino said Friday anticipation is building as people wait for construction to begin on the resort hotel. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Saffa said he was asked by a local official recently “where... Read More.

UAM awarded $679K for restoration projects on historic properties

Monday, May 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has been awarded two grants totaling more than $679,000 to fund restoration projects on two university-owned, historic properties, the 1937 Faculty House on the UAM campus and the Trotter House on North Main Street in Monticello. The grants, awarded... Read More.

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Victim and Suspect identified following Friday night homicide

Saturday, May 28 by Staff

UPDATE MONDAY 8:00 AM: The Pine Bluff Police Department has arrested 34-year-old Ronald L. Spraglin of Pine Bluff in connection to Friday night’s murder in the 2200 Block of West 10th Ave. Spraglin is being held on charges of First Degree Murder after police say he... Read More.

Boozman announces hearing on state farm bill

Friday, May 27 by Ray King

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman, will hold a field hearing in Arkansas to gain input from Natural State agricultural producers as the process of writing the 2023 Farm... Read More.

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$35,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of second-degree battery

Friday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

A $35,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly struck a car salesman several times in April. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Devonta Collier, 27, with second-degree battery. Reading from... Read More.

Black Pilots of America back in Pine Bluff hosting Operation Skyhook

Friday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Chamber of Commerce along with the city of Pine Bluff partnered with the Black Pilots of America (BPA) to host their weekend Operation Skyhook annual fly-in and flying competition two years after the pandemic. The opening ceremony for the event took place Friday... Read More.

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White Hall man arrested after altercation

Friday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of a disturbance Thursday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a White Hall man who allegedly pointed a gun at another man. John Clark, 37, was taken into custody after police were sent to the area of Crestwood and Faucett Road... Read More.

$45,000 cash bond set for England man involved in burglary

Friday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $45,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for an England man who was arrested Wednesday after he was found at the site of a former school with wires in his hand. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

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$20,000 bond set for man invovled in alleged burglary

Friday, May 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported burglary in progress in the early morning hours Friday resulted in the arrest of an England man found at the scene. Sheriff’s Investigator Terry Wingard reported that deputies found Quartez Clark, 32, of England, outside a black GMC Yukon on the... Read More.

Silver Alert canceled for missing Grant County man

Friday, May 27 by Staff

UPDATE 5:15 PM: The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has canceled the Silver Alert for 85-year-old Franklin Dean Thomason after Mr. Thomason was safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 85-year-old Franklin Dean Thomason. Mr. Thomason goes by “Dean”. Dean is a 87 year... Read More.

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