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Watson Chapel Superintendent discusses new building project

Monday, December 20 by Staff

By Ray King The State Board of Education has approved a request from the Watson Chapel School District for a new high school with funding expected to be approved by the state legislature when they meet in a fiscal session if 2022. Watson Chapel Superintendent Dr.... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing and having drug possession

Monday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of fleeing from Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies Friday and having drugs in his possession when he was arrested. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

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$20,000 bond for felon with firearm

Monday, December 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man with six prior felony convictions, three of them for being a felon in possession of a firearm was arrested by police after he admitted having a gun in his possession. During a court hearing Monday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King... Read More.

First case of Omicron COVID19 reported in state

Monday, December 20 by Ray King

(AP) — Arkansas on Friday reported its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant as the state’s coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continued to increase. The Arkansas Department of Health did not release information about the person’s location, age or gender, nor whether they had been... Read More.

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Victim identified following Sunday homicide

Sunday, December 19 by Staff

UPDATE 2:08 P.M: The deceased victim has been identified as Laquavis Thomas, 20 years-of-age. Thomas was found to have suffered from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The body has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy by the State... Read More.

New Edinburg woman killed in accident involving a van and train in Kingsland

Friday, December 17 by Staff

One person was killed Saturday night in Kingsland in an accident that involved a vehicle and a Union Pacific train. The Arkansas State Police reports that 63-year-old Nahdyne R. Estes of New Edinburg was traveling north on Maple street in Kingsland in a 2005 Chrysler... Read More.

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Friday, December 17 by Greg

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$20,000 cash-only bond for man fleeing traffic stop

Friday, December 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A high-speed chase by Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a man who currently has pending charges and is accused of failing to appear in court on them. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Mircha King said a... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department locates missing woman

Friday, December 17 by Staff

UPDATE: Marissa Goldman has been found according to the Pine Bluff Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking the public for help in locating 31-year-old Marissa Goldman. Marissa Goldman was last seen on 11/24/2021 in Pine Bluff, AR and reported missing by... Read More.

Pine Bluff man accused of firing shots at another person

Friday, December 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at another person and fired shots. Joseph Wilkerson, 43, was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim until the case is settled. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor... Read More.

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$50,000 bond set for women allegedly threatening Circuit Judge

Friday, December 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Friday for a Wabbaseka woman who allegedly threatened Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt, his trial court assistant, and President Joe Biden. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kionna... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance reapportioning the four wards of the city

Thursday, December 16 by Staff

By Ray King With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance reapportioning the four wards of the city. This was the council’s third try at approving an ordinance to realign the wards following the 2020 census and the loss of population... Read More.

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