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Woods says sheriff’s department to be part of city cleanup

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Thursday that his department will be joining the city-wide cleanup planned for Saturday. In a press release, Woods was quoted as saying:As we continue getting better every day as a county, I want to discuss a growing... Read More.

FOP to take “high road” in dispute with Mayor

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Pine Bluff Fraternal Order of Police in a press release Thursday, said they have “chosen to take the high road” in their dispute with Mayor Shirley Washington.The FOP has been squabbling with the Mayor since she showed up at the scene... Read More.

911 board approves money for new computer assisted dispatch system

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the 911 Administrative Board on Thursday approved the transfer of 911 money to MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association) to help fund operations and to purchase a new CAD (computer assisted dispatch) system.Meeting virtually, four of the five members of... Read More.

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell discusses start of the 2020-21 school year

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

By Ray KingWhile schools in Pine Bluff have a majority of their students taking classes virtually, the Star City School District has most of its students in class on campus.Star City School District Superintendent Jordan Frizzell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday... Read More.

Police investigate shooting of 8-year-old

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

An eight-year-old boy was shot in the early morning hours Thursday and Pine Bluff Police are continuing their investigation.The child reportedly received a gunshot wound to the stomach area and was taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital by ambulance.According to the police report, the incident... Read More.

Little Rock woman arrested after child seen dropped from moving vehicle

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

30-year-old Whitney Turner-Tyson of Little Rock was arrested Tuesday night in connection to the death of a 2-year-old child who was dropped out of a moving car on Interstate 30 in Saline County Tuesday morning.Turner-Tyson is being held without bond in the Saline County... Read More.

Arkansas’ new virus cases at 8th in nation, Pine Bluff identified as “red zone”, report says

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than 600 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Arkansas and seven more deaths were reported Wednesday while a new White House report kept the state in the red zone for new virus cases per capita, officials said. The White... Read More.

Woman accused of cutting man during altercation

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly cut the hand of a man who she said is the father of her children.Lanisha Smith, 34, also allegedly held a knife to the man’s throat, resulting in a scratch across his... Read More.

Governor holds COVID press briefing from Batesville

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray KingDespite announcing last week that his daily COVID-19 press briefings would be switching to a once-weekly press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson held them two days in a row, on Tuesday from Little Rock and Wednesday from Batesvlle.The Governor said that while he... Read More.

3 children killed in 2 incidents on Arkansas roads

Wednesday, September 16 by Staff

BENTON, Ark. (AP) — A toddler died Tuesday after apparently being dropped from a moving vehicle on a central Arkansas interstate, Arkansas State Police said. State troopers responded to a call from a driver who said a child had just been dropped from a moving... Read More.

Grant County courthouse reopens

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

The Grant County Courthouse has reopened after being shut down because of COVID-19.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Judge Randy Pruitt said the county has hired a man who works the front door and who checks people in and takes their temperature before... Read More.

Prior domestic battery conviction leads to felony allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in May is facing a felony allegation after he was arrested for domestic battery Sunday.Febrick Hill, 43, was taken into custody after officers were sent to an address on West 26th Avenue... Read More.

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