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Teen arrested for Lincoln County murder

Monday, March 7 by Staff

A 17 year old Lincoln County juvenile is being held in connection with a homicide that occurred yesterday [Sunday, March 6th]. Lincoln County sheriff’s department authorities have requested the Criminal Investigation Division of the state police to handle the case. Timothy Foster, 50, of the... Read More.

Master Gardener scholarship available to high school seniors

Monday, March 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture announced in a press release that those interested in pursuing plant science degrees may benefit from a scholarship opportunity available through the Arkansas Master Gardener Program. The Janet B. Carson Master Gardener Scholarship is available to high... Read More.

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Officer shoots teen armed with rifle

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) — A rifle-carrying man was wounded when he was shot by a police officer in eastern Arkansas, according to Arkansas State Police. Travon Brewer, 18, was shot in Helena-West Helena by a Jonesboro officer who was part of a multi-jurisdictional task... Read More.

Suspect arrested in death of three

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

A central Arkansas couple and their adult daughter have been found dead and the daughter’s husband arrested in connection with the deaths, Arkansas State Police said Saturday. The bodies of James Turner, 64, and Amanda Turner, 62, of Hazen and Mirranda Munnerlyn, 46, of Carlisle... Read More.

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State COVID cases fall below 400

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansas residents hospitalized due to the coronavirus has dropped to levels not seen since late November, when the omicron variant began to surge, according to the state health department. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations fell by 41... Read More.

UAPB Men’s Hoops Fall to Alcorn State in Final Game; Milton Tallies Career-High and New School Record

Sunday, March 6 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men's Hoops Fall to Alcorn State in Final Game; Milton Tallies Career-High and New School Record LORMAN, MS – In their final game of the season, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team fell to Alcorn State with a final score... Read More.

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Monticello Mayor will not run for another term

Friday, March 4 by Ray King

Monticello Mayor Paige Chase has announced she will not seek another term. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Chase had been Mayor since 2018 when she defeated Joe Rogers. She was sworn in Jan. 1, 2019. In a statement to the newspaper, Chase said “I would... Read More.

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Murder charges filed in two separate cases

Friday, March 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Police investigations into two separate murders, one in October 2021 and the second in February of this year have resulted in the arrest of suspects in both cases. Stephen Washington, 67, of Hermitage was booked into the adult detention center Wednesday charged with... Read More.

$20,000 bonds set for two Pine Bluff men accused of hindering apprehension

Friday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men were arrested Thursday accused of communicating with a prisoner at the adult detention center who is being held for murder, and with the boyfriend of the suspect, who is also accused of murder and is at large. Deshawn Bennett,... Read More.

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High-speed chase leads to drug arrest

Friday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man whose sentence for burglary in 2018 was suspended was arrested Tuesday after a high-speed chase involving police vice and narcotics officers, and suspected drugs were found in his vehicle. Cameron Brooks had previously been convicted of aggravated robbery and... Read More.

$25,000 bond set for man accused of striking elderly man

Friday, March 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of hitting an elderly man several times in February. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christopher Cain, 26, with second-degree... Read More.

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