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Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge announces candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge has announced his candidacy for the 3rd Ward of the Pine Bluff City Council: Citizens of the 3rd Ward, I am Quranner ‘Q’ Cotledge, a 38-year citizen of the 3rd Ward. I have long participated in civic activities that uplift the community and... Read More.

Three arrested for capital murder for January murder on 10th Ave

Wednesday, January 19 by Greg

Three Pine Bluff men were arrested Tuesday night following an investigation into the second homicide of this year. Steven Grady, 20, Roderick Marks, 22, and Rahn Clay, 18, are all being held on probable cause of capital murder in the Jan. 8 shooting death of... Read More.

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Sanders reports campaign contribution totals

Wednesday, January 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders raised $1.6 million in the final three months of last year in her bid for Arkansas governor, her campaign said Tuesday. Sanders’ campaign said that with the latest contributions she’s raised $12.8 million... Read More.

ARDOT employee struck and killed on I-30

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

An Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) employee was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a black SUV on Interstate 30 where he was working. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Winfred Petty of Hensley. According to a police report Petty was putting up a sign,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department warns of COVID mask scam

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued a warning regarding a COVID mask scam that is circulating in the city. The administration of the Pine Bluff Police Department has been made aware of a message going around social media and text messaging. The message claims... Read More.

Resolution to restart hiring process for Chief of Police fails at Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution urging Mayor Shirley Washington to restart the hiring process for a permanent chief of police failed to get a majority of favorable votes Monday during the Pine Bluff City Council meeting. Four of the eight council members voted in favor of... Read More.

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Lanette R. Frazier announces bid for Pine Bluff City Council

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

I am excited to announce my candidacy for Pine Bluff City Council, representing my neighbors in Ward 3. This decision comes after careful consideration, leaving me with a genuine desire to do all that I can for a city I love. I relocated to Pine Bluff,... Read More.

$7,500 bond set for Pine Bluff man with drug and weapons charges

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A $7,500 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Markevis Rodgers, 20, with possession of a controlled substance with... Read More.

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$5,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man arrested for fleeing

Tuesday, January 18 by Staff

By Ray King A high speed chase that started on the Martha Mitchell Expressway Saturday resulted in the arrest of a man who was driving the vehicle. Damichael Perry, 21, of Pine Bluff was taken into custody after he wrecked the vehicle he was driving, Deputy... Read More.

Council at Star City votes to relocate storm warning activation system

Tuesday, January 18 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City voted last week to relocate the activation system for the storm warning sirens from the former Lincoln County jail to the Star City Police Department. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the system requires a designated phone number to... Read More.

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Jefferson County Courthouse closed additional week due to COVID-19 case increase

Tuesday, January 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has decided to keep the courthouse closed for an additional week because of an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Robinson said this. Robinson was also asked what people who need... Read More.

UAPB Mens Hoops Shift past Bethune Cookman

Tuesday, January 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

PINE BLUFF, AR – Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team demonstrated the meaning of unity well with a victory over Bethune Cookman with a final score of 69-63 on Monday night at H.O. Clemmons... Read More.

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