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Pine Bluff Man Held on Drug and Weapons Charges with Bond Set at $25K

Tuesday, January 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and weapons charges. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Donovan McCann, 23, with possession of a controlled substance, simultaneous... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man on Parole Arrested for Theft and Fleeing at Dollar General

Tuesday, January 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole, who was arrested Saturday after allegedly taking laundry detergent from a Dollar General, then fleeing. Pine Bluff District Judge John Keanrey set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Charged with Domestic Battery After Assault on Pregnant Girlfriend

Tuesday, January 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $2,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of punching and choking his pregnant girlfriend. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Rodney Lewis, 42, with second-degree domestic battery. Reading... Read More.

One Arrested After Fight, EASI Ambulance Stolen on I-530

Sunday, January 18 by Luke Matheson

An emergency responder is recovering from minor injuries, and one person is in custody following a violent incident involving an ambulance Sunday afternoon on Interstate 530. According to Arkansas State Police, the incident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. on I-530 northbound near the Pratt Road... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Activates Warming Center Amid Extreme Cold

Saturday, January 17 by Luke Matheson

The City of Pine Bluff has activated a warming center in response to extreme cold temperatures expected to impact the area. City officials announced the warming center will operate at the Opportunity House, located at 1305 East Sixth Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.... Read More.

Saline County Jury Convicts Austin Man in 2024 Double Homicide

Friday, January 16 by Luke Matheson

A Saline County jury has convicted Bryan Reed, 39, of Austin, Arkansas, on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, in connection with the May 2024 stabbing deaths of David and Brittany Taylor in East End. Reed was also found guilty of aggravated residential... Read More.

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White Hall Head Football Coach Daryl Patton Resigns, Retires from Coaching

Friday, January 16 by Luke Matheson

White Hall head football coach Daryl Patton has informed the White Hall School District of his resignation and retirement, bringing an end to one of the most successful coaching careers in Arkansas high school football history. Patton confirmed the decision to Deltaplex News on Friday... Read More.

Monticello-Drew County Chamber Seeks Nominations for 2025 Community Awards

Friday, January 16 by Luke Matheson

The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year awards. The annual honors recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Monticello and Drew County... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Battery After Allegedly Hitting Son

Friday, January 16 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery who was arrested after allegedly hitting his son. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Accused of Stealing and Selling Employer’s iPhone Receives $15K Bond

Friday, January 16 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of stealing an I-phone from his employer, then selling the phone at Walmart. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Deandre... Read More.

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Communication issues discussed by Drew County Quorum Court

Friday, January 16 by Ray King

Calls for transparency between Drew County Judge Jessie Griffin and members of the Quorum Court delayed the most recent meeting with after Justice Frank Appleberry made a verbal motion asking the judge to be more forthcoming to members. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, Appleberry... Read More.

Cleveland County School Board to hire construction manager for new gym

Friday, January 16 by Ray King

The Cleveland County School Board has voted to hire a construction manager who will supervise the building of the new gym at Rison High School. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Superintendent Davy King said architect Steve Elliott will assemble information packets and will make... Read More.

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