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Woman arrested on felony domestic battery allegation

Monday, August 24 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff woman was arrested Saturday for felony domestic battery after she allegedly hit her daughter during an altercation.Amy Breshears, 41, allegedly admitted hitting her daughter but said the daughter hit her first and “she had to fight back).”During a court... Read More.

Woodlawn delays start of school

Monday, August 24 by Staff

Woodlawn schools, in Cleveland County, has announced they are delaying the start of school so the staff can receive COVID-19 testing.The superintendent is telling parents to not bring their children to school until further notice.At 10:06 p.m. Sunday night, Superintendent Dudley Hume posted the... Read More.

Accident on I530 kills one, injures two

Monday, August 24 by Staff

An early morning accident at Exit 27 on I530 has claimed the life of one person, while two others have been transported to area hospitals.The accident happened in the northbound lanes.According to Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley one adult was killed in the accident,... Read More.

VIDEO: Pine Bluff Police Department Community Virtual Event

Sunday, August 23 by Staff

Pine Bluff Police investigating mass shooting

Sunday, August 23 by Staff

UPDATE 1:47 p.m.: The Pine Bluff Police Department has released the following information:The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning August 23, 2020 at about 3:00 AM. The shooting happened at 2901 W. 28th and resulted in 7 people... Read More.

SHERIFF: THIEF STEALS PACKAGE OFF FRONT PORCH, CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Saturday, August 22 by Greg

SHERIFF: THIEF STEALS PACKAGE OFF FRONT PORCH, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Jefferson County, Arkansas - August 22, 2020 – A homeowner's security cameras caught a thief stealing packages off his front porch at a residence located within the 1400 block of West 33rd Avenue in... Read More.

Four die at hospital of COVID-19

Friday, August 21 by Ray King

Four additional deaths have been reported in Jefferson County as a result of COVID-19. That brings the total number of deaths involving county residents to 45.According to information from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the latest four deaths were as follows:Aug. 19 – 74-year-old... Read More.

ASP asking for assistance in fatal hit and run accident

Friday, August 21 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that left one person dead in Little Rock.The crash happened at approximately 10:35 pm on Wednesday night, August 19th, on Interstate 30 Eastbound near the... Read More.

ACO says past due court fines and fees have “a disproportionate economic impact on black households in our city”

Friday, August 21 by Staff

By Ray KingAs the Pine Bluff City Council considers the idea of hiring a private agency to collect past due court fines and fees, one group has come out against the idea.Representatives of ACO (Arkansas Community Organizations) send a letter to Mayor Shirley Washington... Read More.

Door-to-Door Visits Begin Nationwide for 2020 Census

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Based on the current self-response rate of 63.3%, the Census Bureau estimates it will need to visit about 56 million addresses to collect... Read More.

Poll: What is the best one thing to do now to stop homicides locally

Thursday, August 20 by Greg

PBPD Chief Sergeant discusses success in solving homicide cases

Thursday, August 20 by Staff

By Ray KingWith 18 homicides reported in Pine Bluff so far this year, including three in the past two weeks, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday and talked about the department’s success in solving those cases.Last... Read More.

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