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Construction planned for parking garage at Saracen Casino Resort

Friday, November 26 by Staff

By Ray King Construction on the hotel at the Saracen Casino and Resort is expected to get underway in the coming months but before that, there are plans for another structure on the property. Carlton Saffa, the Chief Marketing Officer for the casino described what he... Read More.

Cash only bond set in commercial burglary case

Friday, November 26 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $100,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Wabbaseka man accused of breaking into a business Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Homer Martinez, 25, with commercial burglary and... Read More.

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Boozman encourages support for small businesses

Friday, November 26 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement reminding Arkansans to support small, local businesses in their communities Saturday, November 27 as part of Small Business Saturday: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and contribute so much to our towns and cities each... Read More.

Pine Bluff woman one of two killed in traffic accident

Friday, November 26 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff woman was among two people killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident at Lake Village Thursday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Karena M. Everett, 23, and Diamane Estrellas, 23, of Little Rock died when a 2018 Hyundai driven... Read More.

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Man on probation arrested on new charges

Friday, November 26 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A Humphrey man who is currently on probation was arrested after marijuana and a handgun that had been reported stolen were found in his vehicle. Keisan Camp, 26, is on probation in Howard County on drug related charges, Deputy Prosecutor Cymber Tadlock said... Read More.

White Hall to battle Little Rock Christian for a chance to play for the Class 5A state title

Thursday, November 25 by Staff

The White Hall Bulldogs will host the Little Rock Christian Warriors tonight Friday at 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium with a trip to War Memorial Stadium next week for the Class 5A state title on the line. Both teams enter the game with a 10-2... Read More.

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Judge in Duggar trial says no phones, laptops in courtroom

Wednesday, November 24 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge says no phones, laptops or recording devices will be allowed at next week’s child pornography trial for former reality TV star Josh Duggar. U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued the order ahead of the trial, which is... Read More.

Saracen Casino planning for busy Thanksgiving; New hotel

Wednesday, November 24 by Staff

By Ray King With the Thanksgiving holiday getting started, the Saracen Casino is preparing for a busy few days. Carlton Saffa, the Chief Marketing Officer for the Casino was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Wednesday and talked about that. Saffa went on to mention... Read More.

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Grant County Sheriff’s Office searching for Person of Interest for assault

Tuesday, November 23 by Staff

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying this subject in these photographs. The subject is wanted in connection to a fleeing and assault charge that occurred on Tuesday. Any information will be kept confidential. Call 870-942-2101 with any information you may have... Read More.

Missing Jefferson County woman located

Tuesday, November 23 by Staff

UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has reported that Marissa Goldman has been safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing Jefferson County resident. Thirty-one-year-old Marissa Goldman was last seen on November 22, 2021 in the 9000 block... Read More.

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Chamber of Commerce, A&P join to create online calendar

Tuesday, November 23 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission to create a central online community calendar for the area. According to the chamber’s website, the calendar can be found on the website and will be maintained... Read More.

Simmons receives award for SBA loans

Tuesday, November 23 by Ray King

Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced Tuesday it received the 2021 Platinum Elite Lender designation for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans from RMI Business Finance. Listed among the top ten platinum lenders in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma City, RMI Business Finance provides resources for improving the... Read More.

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