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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department warns residents about fraud alerts

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

In a recent news release, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office stated that they have recently been made aware that there have been numerous phone calls made in an attempt to defraud citizens of funds. It has been reported that the scam callers are claiming to... Read More.

Lowery to run for Secretary of State

Wednesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The sponsor of Arkansas’ voter ID law said Wednesday that he would challenge the incumbent secretary of state in next year’s Republican primary. State Rep. Mark Lowery announced he would oppose Secretary of State John Thurston for the Republican nomination.... Read More.

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Westerman named to Healthy Futures Task Force

Wednesday, June 30 by Ray King

On Tuesday, Republican House of Representatives leader Kevin McCarthy announced the appointment of Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) to the Healthy Future Task Force. The Task Force will build on Republican health policy successes and craft a patient-focused agenda for the future. “I am grateful to... Read More.

$100,000 bond set for Drew County man

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

According to a news release from the Drew County Sheriff's Office, a Drew County man is being held on a $100,000 bond for allegedly holding his mother at gunpoint at her home and refusing to leave. Jared Meyer, 34, likely will be charged with... Read More.

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Highway 270 Fireworks offering buy one get one free sale

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The family-owned Highway 270 Fireworks, formally known as Dave's Fireworks, is currently holding a huge buy one get one free sale to customers at their 9824 US-270 location in White Hall. Veronica of Highway 270 Fireworks explained to Deltaplex that their air conditioned warehouse... Read More.

Council members Whitfield and Alexander discuss police chief

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King With Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant due to retire at the end of the day Wednesday, the question of where the city and the department go from here is up in the air. Last week, Mayor Shirley Washington asked the council to... Read More.

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Juvenile suspect in homicide of another juvenile

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Police department is investigating a homicide that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 in the 2700 block of W. 37th Avenue. Officers were called to a shooting and found one juvenile victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound. A juvenile... Read More.

Grant County sets Fourth of July fireworks shows

Wednesday, June 30 by Ray King

Fireworks shows to celebrate the Fourth of July are planned at several locations in Grant County, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. Events include what the paper described as one of the most attended events, the annual fireworks show in Prattsville, sponsored by the Prattsville... Read More.

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Third surge of COVID possible

Wednesday, June 30 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas may be headed into a third surge of the coronavirus, a top hospital official warned Tuesday as the state’s virus cases continued to rise. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson and Gov. Asa Hutchinson said... Read More.

Police report finding missing autistic child and vehicle

Wednesday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

Update: Police reported that the missing juvenile and the vehicle were both recovered late Wednesday morning. The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the community's help in the search of the location of 13-year-old Nicholas Newnum who is autistic. He was reported missing this... Read More.

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Camden man killed in Tuesday accident

Tuesday, June 29 by Ray King

A Camden man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Ouachita County. According to a preliminary report, Jeffrey Jamal McKinney, 24, was southbound on U.S. 79 in the outside lane when the 2007 Nissan he was driving crossed the center line into the... Read More.

Council members discuss more pay for police chief

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Council members Joni Alexander and Ivan Whitfield have both voiced their opposition to a request from Mayor Shirley Washington to raise the salary of the police chief from $90,152 to $115,000. Both appeared on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday where they... Read More.

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