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Pine Bluff man arrested after alleged armed disturbance

Monday, March 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance on Lowman Road Friday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pointed a handgun at his father-in-law during an altercation. Robert Arnett, 24, allegedly got into an argument with his wife and took their... Read More.

Governor pushes vaccinations for COVID-19

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As Arkansas works to boost its low COVID-19 vaccination rates, Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to ask his state’s residents to help blunt the spread of the coronavirus by getting inoculated. Arkansas has one of the nation’s slowest vaccination rates. About... Read More.

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1 killed, 1 hurt in Sunday accident

Monday, March 29 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 425 Sunday night. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Kristi R. Prince, 44, of Monticello died when the 2018 Nissan she was driving was struck... Read More.

UAPB Football, Alabama State Cancelled Due To Weather

Monday, March 29 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football, Alabama State Cancelled Due To Weather Saturday's University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football game against Alabama State was cancelled and ruled a no-contest due to weather in the area. The game was called in the second quarter with UAPB trailing 10-3 with 6:12... Read More.

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15 year old boy shot and killed early Saturday morning in Pine Bluff

Saturday, March 27 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a homicide. Shortly before 4:00 a.m. officers were called to a residence in the 1500 block of East 42 Ave in reference to a possible shooting. Once they arrived the body of a... Read More.

Governor signs medical conscious objection law

Friday, March 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday signed into law legislation allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone because of religious or moral objections, a move opponents have said will give providers broad powers to turn away LGBTQ patients and... Read More.

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UAMS opens third satellite kidney and liver clinic

Friday, March 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A satellite clinic for UAMS Health’s kidney and liver transplant patients in southwest Arkansas opens Friday at the UAMS Southwest Regional Campus in Texarkana. Post-transplant follow-up care will be provided at the clinic, located inside the existing UAMS Family Medical Center at... Read More.

Casino plans to implement new security system

Friday, March 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A new security system comparable to what is currently in use at Disney World, Six Flags, and the Chicago White Sox ballpark is on its way to the Saracen Casino and Resort. Carlton Saffa, Market Manager for the casino and resort told Deltaplex... Read More.

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New Kickoff Time For UAPB Football Vs. Alabama State

Friday, March 26 by Laron Marbley

New Kickoff Time For UAPB Football Vs. Alabama State Due to weather forecasts showing a significant chance of heavy rain Saturday evening, Saturday's University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football game vs. Alabama State has been moved up to an afternoon start time at Simmons... Read More.

Arkansas man charged in riot at U.S. Capitol

Friday, March 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man accused of beating a police officer with an American flag during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday pleaded not guilty to seven federal charges. Peter Francis Stager, 41, appeared by video in the U.S. District... Read More.

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State’s COVID cases declining

Friday, March 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ active coronavirus cases continued to shrink in number Thursday as the state reported 11 new deaths from the virus. The Department of Health said the state’s active cases, meaning ones that don’t include people who have died or recovered... Read More.

UAPB Athletics partners with Cricket Wireless to give back

Thursday, March 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics partnered with Cricket Wireless, Mayor Shirley Washington, and Parks and Recreations Director Samuel Glover to give back to the Pine Bluff community center. This partnership began with a strong initiative from UAPB Athletics to... Read More.

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