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Pine Bluff Man Held on $25K Bond for Alleged Threats and Attempted Arson

Friday, June 5 by Haleigh Reichen

A $25,000 secured bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man accused of acting erratically and threatening his family. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 46-year-old John Smith with Terroristic Threatening and Criminal... Read More.

First Friday Returns to Magnolia Market as Pine Bluff Nears Go Kart Complex Opening

Friday, June 5 by Haleigh Reichen

Community members are being invited to gather at Magnolia Market this week for another First Friday event, while organizers also report continued progress on Pine Bluff's upcoming go-kart entertainment complex. During a recent radio interview, GFPB Executive Director Ryan Watley said First Friday was created... Read More.

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Alexander Man Held on $50K Bond After Machine Gun and Drugs Found in Traffic Stop

Friday, June 5 by Haleigh Reichen

A $50,000 cash bond was set Friday for an Alexander man accused of having a machine gun, marijuana, and a scale in his car after being pulled over for driving with expired tags. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

White Hall Man Held on $50k Bond for Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Friday, June 5 by Haleigh Reichen

A $50,000 secured bond was set for a White Hall man accused of being in possession of, selling, and distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 47-year-old Michael Walker... Read More.

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Pine Bluff PD Requests Your Help

Friday, June 5 by Jennifer Lipp

BOLO – BE ON THE LOOKOUT The Pine Bluff Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating: OTIS WILLIAMS DOB: July 12, 1993 Height: 5’7” Weight: 150 lbs Last Known Address: 1702 West 30th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR WANTED FOR: * Battery 1st Degree * Possession of Firearms by Certain Persons Anyone with... Read More.

Sensitive Student Records Left Behind in Former Pine Bluff School District Building

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

The former Pine Bluff School District building that was sold almost 2 years ago contains thousands of sensitive student records left behind. The building was aquired by John Fenley. He tells Deltaplex news that yes, he has owned the building for 2 years now;... Read More.

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Westerman Discusses Border Security Funding, Energy Development and Economic Opportunities for Arkansas

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

Congressman Bruce Westerman said Congress is continuing work on federal funding legislation while also advancing energy, public lands and economic development initiatives that could impact Arkansas. During a radio interview Thursday morning, Westerman discussed ongoing efforts in Washington to approve funding for U.S. Customs and... Read More.

UAPB Alumnus and Former University Staff Member Appointed Chairman of Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

Boyce Hamlet, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus and former University staff member, has been appointed as chairman of the Arkansas Post-Prison Transfer Board. Hamlet has devoted his career to public safety, criminal justice, and law enforcement across Arkansas and the surrounding... Read More.

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Arkansas Spring Planting Nears Completion as Soybeans Lead and Cotton Faces Weather Delays

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

Arkansas agriculture is moving through the final stages of spring planting with soybeans nearly finished statewide, cotton still working through weather delays, and rice and corn already complete, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Soybean planting leads completion across major crops, with 95 percent... Read More.

Arkansas Doctors Highlight Bee Sting Dangers After Texas Swarm Hospitalizations

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

A bee swarm incident in Texas that sent three people to the hospital has prompted renewed discussion among Arkansas healthcare professionals about the potential dangers associated with bee stings and the importance of recognizing signs of a medical emergency. While most bee stings result in... Read More.

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Saracen Casino Resort Officially Opens New Hotel And Now Accepting Reservations

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

Saracen Casino Resort is proud to announce the opening of its hotel, marking a major milestone in the continued growth of Saracen property. The new 14-story hotel features 318 modern guest rooms and suites, offering luxe accommodations paired with the elevated amenities and the southern... Read More.

Methamphetamine Now Leads Overdose Deaths in Arkansas as Fentanyl Declines

Thursday, June 4 by Haleigh Reichen

Methamphetamine has overtaken fentanyl as the drug most frequently involved in overdose deaths in Arkansas, according to newly released data from the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory. Statistics compiled from forensic autopsies conducted by the Crime Lab show methamphetamine was involved in 54% of drug-related deaths... Read More.

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