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$5,000 bond set for man arrested on drug and weapon charges

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a man arrested on drug and weapons charges Wednesday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brian Jeffery with possession of a controlled substance with the... Read More.

UAM and UofA Division of Agriculture announced new Forestry Dean

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy On Tuesday, The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas at Monticello announced that on July 1st, Michael Blazier will assume as the next Dean for the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources and Director of... Read More.

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Man arrested for allegedly being involved in shooting

Thursday, May 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported shooting at a house on the east side of Pine Bluff resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old man Tuesday. Jason Lawrence was taken into custody after police saw him start to get into the driver’s seat of a vehicle that... Read More.

McGehee woman killed in Wednesday accident

Thursday, May 6 by Ray King

A two-vehicle accident in Drew County Wednesday resulted in the death of a McGehee woman. Nancy White, 69, was killed when the 2013 Kia she was driving west on U.S. Highway 278 crossed the center line and into the oncoming lane, striking the left side... Read More.

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Airport applies for runway light grant

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Grider Field Airport manager Doug Hale has applied for funds to replace the runway lights at the airport and said Tuesday he expects the application to be successful. Hale appeared by Zoom at a meeting of the City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

The ASC to host three events during the month of May; first theater camp

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Arts and Science Center of Southeast Arkansas has a few events planned as May progresses beginning with their Live @5 featuring The Dell Smith Experience on Friday, May 7th from 5-7 p.m. On Saturday, May 8th ASC hosts their Second monthly... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds McCree conviction

Wednesday, May 5 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected claims by a Drew County man who challenged the evidence used to convict him. Drew McCree, 59, also contended that the court that convicted him erred by striking six prospective jurors for cause. Following a jury... Read More.

Two people arrested on drug-related charges in White Hall

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King White Hall Police arrested two people Monday on drug-related charges following a security check at a business. Nicholas Rushing and Stephanie Billings were taken into custody at the Big Red Travel Plaza at 8110 Sheridan Road after a White Hall officer saw Rushing... Read More.

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Pine Bluff women arrested after allegedly taking a vehicle

Wednesday, May 5 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly took a vehicle that was parked at the Pine Bluff School District bus barn on North Linden Street. The suspect, Felicia Boyd, 34, claimed during a court hearing that the driver of the... Read More.

Governor sets goal for state vaccinations

Wednesday, May 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal to have half of the state’s population at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus within the next three months. Hutchinson set the goal as the state continues to lag most of... Read More.

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Judge Robinson says County and City to go to court referencing Mayor’s letter to Sheriff

Tuesday, May 4 by Greg

By Ray King Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson told members of the Quorum Court Tuesday that it looks like the county will be going to court after being sued by the City of Pine Bluff over fees for jail bed space. Copies of a letter addressed... Read More.

Council Member Alexander talks about crime; New Police Chief

Tuesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the most recent city council meeting to crime in Pine Bluff, First Ward Council Member Joni Alexander on Tuesday said improvements need to be made in the area of dealing with criminal defendants. Speaking... Read More.

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