19th Homicide in PB for 2020 on Thursday afternoon

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a homicide. On September 3, 2020 around 2:00 p.m., Officers were dispatched to 3101 Lilac in reference to someone being shot. Once on scene, Officers found 69 year old Horace Harrington, of... Read More.
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Youth hunters need AGFC ID number to check game, apply for hunts

LITTLE ROCK — All hunters, including those under 16, will need to have a free, AGFC-issued Customer Identification Number to check big game or participate in permit drawings beginning this season.The CID is automatically assigned when a person purchases any product through the AGFC’s... Read More.
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Two car accident with injuries at 6th and Cherry

The Pine Bluff Police Department is working a two car accident with injuries at 6th and Cherry.According to scanner traffic EASI ambulance service is transporting patients from the scene.No other information is available at this time.

McGehee council discusses water quality, dumping

The McGehee City Council at their recent meeting heard concerns about water quality and the need for legal dumping areas.According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, McGehee Water Department Supervisor Ronnie Blackmon told the council that there had been a problem with one of the... Read More.
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Strong tax collections keep Arkansas’ revenue above forecast

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office said Wednesday strong sales and individual income tax collections kept the state’s revenue above forecast last month. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue in August totaled $485.5 million, which was $36.5... Read More.
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PBPD looks to hire more officers

The Pine Bluff Police Department has announced they will be conducting testing for anyone who is interested in becoming a police officer.Anyone who is interested in applying can visit the Office of Professional Standards located at 3039 W. 28th Avenue, located in Regency Square... Read More.

Suspect in burglary arrested on drug allegation

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man who allegedly tried to break into a house on Highway 79 south Tuesday was arrested after he tried to flee by jumping onto the driver’s side steps of a tractor-trailer hauling wood chips and clinging to the door... Read More.
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Mayor Shirley Washington addresses crime in Pine Bluff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Tuesday said that the city will be looking at other resources such as outside agencies in an effort to reduce crime in the city.After firing and then reinstating Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant last week, Washington also... Read More.