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NAACP seeks support to consolidate Pine Bluff school districts

Tuesday, September 7 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King The NAACP has approached the Pine Bluff City Council and asked for support in their quest to see the three Pine Bluff Schools Districts consolidated. In August, the Pine Bluff Branch of the NAACP sent letters to concerned citizens and to the media... Read More.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic features Drew Pearson

Tuesday, September 7 by Lori Basiewicz

Jefferson Regional Hospital is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday morning featuring retired Dallas County’s Wide Receiver and one of the newest members of the National Football League Hall of Fame Drew Pearson. On Tuesday, Hospital spokeswoman Wendy Talbot talked about the clinic on the... Read More.

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State Police add low-profile vehicles to fleet

Tuesday, September 7 by Ray King

A dangerous and escalating trend in the number of aggressive driving violations on the state’s highways has Arkansas State Troopers turning to an improved tool to curb the deadly threats. Twenty-five new low profile highway patrol vehicles have been acquired by the Arkansas State Police... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency Director talks demo plans; Downtown Housing

Tuesday, September 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency has been in the news a lot this year due to their recent demolition of local properties and developing housing projects that they have underway. The director of the agency, Maurice Taggart, joined Deltaplex and gave an update... Read More.

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Armed disturbance results in arrest

Tuesday, September 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his wife during an altercation. Joseph Baker, 63, was taken into custody after police responded to a reported armed disturbance at 1000 E. Harding Ave. During a court hearing Tuesday,... Read More.

2 killed, 2 hurt in Saturday head-on crash

Tuesday, September 7 by Ray King

Two people were killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle accident near Cabot in Lonoke County Saturday night. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, the victims, Wayne Young, 35, of North Little Rock and Stephanie Tighe, 37, of... Read More.

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$15,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man charged with aggravated assault

Tuesday, September 7 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of pointing a gun at two women Saturday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charges Donnell Carter, 49, with aggravated assault... Read More.

Man killed in Grant County traffic accident

Sunday, September 5 by Ray King

A Newport man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Grant County Saturday morning. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Raymond Martinez, 79, was driving a 2004 Ford westbound at the intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 167B when... Read More.

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Police investigate Saturday night homicide

Sunday, September 5 by Ray King

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide investigation. At about 10:40 p.m. officers were dispatched to a shooting in the residence of 210 W. 18th. The officers made contact with the homeowner and located a male in the residence.... Read More.

Fire Chief talks about the fire department’s monthly service calls; hiring

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday that the department’s monthly calls for service for August will be similar to what the department has experienced recently. Howell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show. Howell went on to say there... Read More.

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Westerman joins Boozman on agri tour

Friday, September 3 by Ray King

In his weekly report, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman said he joined Sen. John Boozman on his annual agriculture tour this week. We made stops in Booneville, Charleston, Lonsdale, Malvern and Arkadelphia to visit with farmers, ranchers, and agriculture manufacturers. Agriculture is the top economic... Read More.

New allegations for man with pending cases

Friday, September 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A high-speed chase by White Hall Police early Friday morning resulted in the arrest of a man who has pending charges dating back to 2012 and disappeared in 2015 after being ordered to undergo a mental exam. Deputy Prosecutor Jill Reed identified the... Read More.

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