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Federal judge blocks abortion restrictions

Wednesday, December 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge in Little Rock has temporarily blocked four new abortion restrictions hours after they took effect in Arkansas, including one that bans a procedure commonly used in the second trimester.U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker late Tuesday granted... Read More.

Star City school board tables update to press box

Tuesday, December 22 by Ray King

The Star City School Board has tabled a request to update the press box at the school’s football field until an itemized list of expenses could be given to them.At a meting of the board Dec. 14, Superintendent Jordan Frizzell said the old press... Read More.

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Man accused of raping 7-year-old

Tuesday, December 22 by Ray King

A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of raping a seven-year-old girl.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for John Edward Mayo following a police investigation that began Sunday.Detective Natalie McCool reported that a forensic interviewer talked... Read More.

Boozman Bulletin: Targeted COVID-19 Relief Coming to Arkansas

Tuesday, December 22 by Staff

This week, Congress approved additional COVID-19 relief for struggling Americans and hard-hit small businesses, along with additional funding to safely open schools and strengthen efforts to defeat the virus by dramatically increasing efforts to purchase and distribute lifesaving vaccines.The coronavirus doesn’t care if you... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council overturns Planning Commission ruling regarding garage apartment in Rosswood Colony

Tuesday, December 22 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council reversed a decision by the Planning Commission denying the request of Pamela Nelson to establish a garage apartment at 602 W. 73rd after a heated debate between Nelson, her supporters, and residents of the Rosswood Colony who opposed the... Read More.

Charges filed in October murder

Tuesday, December 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingFormal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death in October.On Friday, Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter charged Sharrodrick Dunn, 26, with capital murder and with being a felon in possession of a firearm... Read More.

Four held after attempt to introduce contraband at Tucker Prison

Tuesday, December 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingFour Hot Springs National Park residents who were detained by Department of Corrections personnel near Tucker Prison Monday are facing felony allegations relating to an attempt to bring contraband into the prison.Kayla Smith, 29, Lokki Chezem, 18, Seantie Wheeler, 18, and Devanja... Read More.

Police arrest man on assault allegations against girlfriend

Tuesday, December 22 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly beat and kicked his girlfriend, then put a pistol to her head and told her he would “blow her brains out.”During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson said Arti Johnson,... Read More.

Council votes to name Aquatics Center after former Mayor Carl Redus Jr.

Monday, December 21 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council passed a resolution to name the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center after former Mayor Carl Redus, Jr. at Monday night’s meeting. All council members voted for the measure, with the exception of Alderman Win Trafford who decided to abstain from... Read More.

Four charged in firebombing police vehicles in Little Rock

Monday, December 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— A federal investigation resulted in charges against four people for their alleged involvement in fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock and North Little Rock in August 2020. Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Bureau... Read More.

Deputy David Cockrell retires from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, December 21 by Staff

Since 2007, Deputy David Cockrell has served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. On December 21, 2020, family and friends celebrated his life of service to the Jefferson County community via Zoom at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to comply with current COVID-19 restrictions."Deputy... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent says district is seeing students “coming and going”

Monday, December 21 by Staff

By Ray KingThe Watson Chapel School District began the Christmas break Monday and Superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess said Friday that like most other districts in South Arkansas, his has seen students coming and going.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Guess said the turnover... Read More.

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