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Hutchinson mandates new regulations on restaurants and bars due to increased COVID numbers

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced... Read More.

High court says Dennis correct, sends case back and orders transfer

Thursday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied the petition of an inmate who claimed that the prison sentence he was given exceeded the legal limits existing at that time.While saying that Dennis... Read More.

PBPD Chief discusses loss of Detective Kevin Collins; Talks homicide arrests

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Thursday was asked Thursday if the shooting death of Officer Kevin Collins was like a “gut punch to the department?”Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said;Sergeant said in thinking back to the day... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant announces retirement date

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Thursday that he will be retiring July 1.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said former Deputy Chief Kelvin Hadley was promoted to interim assistant chief on Tuesday and explained a conversation he and... Read More.

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Bond set in Tuesday shooting incident

Thursday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $150,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County woman accused of shooting her daughter’s boyfriend on Tuesday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christina Clark with first-degree battery and with... Read More.

Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter nominated for the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter has been nominated for the 2021 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.Hunter’s career began at Pine Bluff High School before being selected by the Minnesota Twins as the 20th overall pick in the 1993 MLB draft. Hunter made his debut... Read More.

Reported crime in Pine Bluff shows slight drop in October

Wednesday, November 18 by Ray King

By Ray KingReported crime in Pine Bluff dropped 3.44 percent in October compared to October 2019, according to the monthly report from the Police Department.At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said there were 365 crimes... Read More.

Pine Bluff mother spotlighted by UALR as first in her family to graduate college

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Courtesy - University of Arkansas at Little Rock:Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor’s List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career. She was raised by a strong single mother who... Read More.

Holidays: COVID, social isolation and families

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By: U of A System Division of AgricultureFor many older Americans, loneliness and isolation were already a problem. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns often increased that sense of isolation, especially at holiday time, when visits by family would be most welcome.This year,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers Thanksgiving turkey frying tips

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is a time of year when serious fires can occur. Thanksgiving Day tops the charts as one of the peak days for home cooking fires.Cooking is the leading cause of fires and fire related injuries across the country. Deep fryer fires result in... Read More.

Ibotta customers can get a free Thanksgiving meal by shopping at Walmart

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

TULSA, Okla. — Through partnerships with other companies, Walmart is launching the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program in an effort to feed millions of American families this Thanksgiving.The exclusive promotion is between Walmart and leading mobile rewards platform Ibotta, Campbell's, Butterball,... Read More.

JCSO applies for grant to assist with equipment purchases and drug investigator

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that his agency has applied for a grant to purchase equipment and to pay for an investigator to deal with drug overdose incidents.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Woods said:He said the same... Read More.

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