Star City man pleads guilty to killing his stepson

38-year-old David Black from Star City has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of capital murder in the death of his 11-year-old stepson Joseph Carsello in June 2019.Black entered the guilty plea Thursday in Lincoln County Circuit Court,... Read More.

Forward Fest Blues, Batter, & Brew lineup announced

The lineup for Forward Fest 2020 has been announced by Go Forward Pine Bluff.Forward Fest Blues, Batter, & Brew will be held on April 24 and 25 with several acts performing at Saracen Landing, while the three headliners will perform at the Pine Bluff... Read More.
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Arkansas professors plead not guilty to making meth

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — Two former university professors in Arkansas pleaded not guilty to charges alleging that they were making methamphetamine in their school’s laboratories. Bradley Rowland and Terry Bateman were chemistry professors at Henderson State University when they were arrested in November on a... Read More.
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Deltaplex Radio to air Pine Bluff political debate

Deltaplex Radio will air the 2020 Pine Bluff Mayoral and City Council candidate debate on Oldies 101.3 and 99.3 The Beat from 9-11 A.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.The event hosted by current Ward One Councilmember Joni Alexander will be held in front of... Read More.

Arkansas lawmaker, candidate say they were threatened

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock police are investigating after an Arkansas lawmaker and a legislative candidate said they were harassed following a fundraiser and heard what they believe was a gunshot. State Rep. Vivian Flowers and Ryan Davis told police that the incident... Read More.
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Man dies after Conway police use stun gun on him

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — An investigation has been launched after a 39-year-old man died shortly after Conway police used a stun gun on him while responding to a shoplifting report at a grocery store. Conway officers responded Tuesday afternoon to a grocery store to investigate... Read More.
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Sheridan Schools Closed Feb 6-7 Due To Flu Outbreak

The Sheridan School District has announced they will not have classes on Thursday, February 6, and Friday, February 7 due to a flu outbreak.The district released the following statement:School is canceled for Feb. 6 and 7 due to the number of flu cases we’ve... Read More.

Fire reported near China Kitchen

A fire has been reported near China Kitchen, located at 2318 West 28th Street in Pine Bluff.The Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services has responded to the scene.No other information on the fire is available at this time. 
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PBSD Principal placed on Administrative Leave due to lawsuit

According to the Pine Bluff School District, a lawsuit was filed against the Pine Bluff High School principal, Dr. Michael Nellums, and the district.Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh said this is the first time the District administrative team ever received any notice of the allegations... Read More.