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Two killed in Pulaski County traffic accident

Wednesday, December 29 by Ray King

Two Pine Bluff residents were killed and a third injured in a one-vehicle traffic accident in Pulaski County Tuesday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, John Howell, 85, and Shirley White Banks, 69, were passengers in a 2006... Read More.

Lincoln County Quorum Court approves 2022 budget

Tuesday, December 28 by Ray King

At its final meeting of the year, the Lincoln County Quorum Court approved a more than $7 million budget for 2022. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the County General budget was set at just over $2.966 million while the County Road budget was fixed... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested after chasing woman in vehicle

Tuesday, December 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of using his vehicle to chase the vehicle belonging to a female who had been involved in an altercation with a man who was in the vehicle with the suspect. Trevonte... Read More.

$15,000 bond set for man accused of residential burglary and theft of property

Tuesday, December 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Sherrill man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly entered an apartment, argued with his ex-girlfriend, and took her vehicle before leaving. Michael Chidester, 37, who prosecutors said Tuesday has been convicted of three incidents of domestic battery was ordered to have no... Read More.

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Women arrested after beating 12-yearold girl

Tuesday, December 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Sunday after police saw her beating a 12-year-old girl. Tamara McBride, 30, was taken into custody after police were sent to 1105 E. 26th Ave., at 4:47 a.m. in response to a welfare check. During a court hearing Tuesday,... Read More.

$150,000 bond set for man accused of pointing gun at another person

Tuesday, December 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole who was accused of breaking into a house and pointing a gun at another person. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department investigating second Christmas homicide

Saturday, December 25 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a second Christmas day homicide. Officers heard several gunshots in the area of Blake Street just after 4:30 am Saturday morning. Shortly after they began to look where the gunshots were coming from, a shooting... Read More.

Christmas morning drive by shooting leaves one dead, one injured in Pine Bluff

Saturday, December 25 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. Dispatchers received a call at 3:01 AM of a shooting at 318 W. 15th. When Officers arrived they located a male with apparent gunshot wounds lying in in a car in... Read More.

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New safety policies to be rolled out for King Cotton Holiday Basketball Tournament

Thursday, December 23 by Staff

With the King Cotton Holiday Basketball tournament set to begin Monday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, new policies have been implemented to ensure the safety of those attending. On Thursday, Joseph McCorvey, executive director of the Convention Center appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning... Read More.

White Hall man arrested for theft by receiving

Thursday, December 23 by Staff

By Ray King A police investigation that began in September with a report of a stolen car being recovered led to the arrest of a White Hall man earlier this month. During a court hearing Wednesday, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Will Jones said the owner of the... Read More.

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$75,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from police

Thursday, December 23 by Staff

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from police Tuesday afternoon and being in possession of drugs. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Marvin Ford,... Read More.

2021 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Football Dream Team

Thursday, December 23 by Staff

Congratulations to all of the young men listed below for being nominated and accepted to the 2021 Simmons Bank Deltaplex Football Dream Team! Dollarway Eddie Collins Jr. 102 Total Tackles, 3TFL, 2Int's, 3PD, 2 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery, 6 KOR 95 yards Kenyon Carr 97 Total... Read More.

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