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McGehee teacher named computer science educator of year finalist

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

A computer science teacher at McGehee High School has been named as a finalist for the 2021 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News Stacy Warf Reynolds teaches computer science and also coaches the robotics team. The Arkansas Department of... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested Wednesday for allegedly pointing a gun at girlfriend

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her. Timothy Reynolds, 39, also allegedly fired a shot inside the house the two shared in the Dollarway area. During a court hearing Thursday,... Read More.

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Morgan to challenge Boozman in 2022 senate race

Thursday, March 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas gun rights activist who ran unsuccessfully for governor three years ago said Wednesday that she’s challenging Sen. John Boozman in the state’s Republican primary in 2022. Jan Morgan said she will run against Boozman, who is seeking his... Read More.

10,000 cash bond set for Jefferson County man driving stolen vehicle

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $10,000 cash only bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County man who led sheriff’s deputies on a high speed chase while driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

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Pine Bluff women arrested Tuesday for burglary and criminal mischief

Thursday, March 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies who responded to a burglar alarm at a house on Champion Ridge Tuesday found a window broken and a woman sitting on the patio smoking a cigarette and drinking wine. The woman, identified as Dominique Bailey, 38, was asked... Read More.

Pine Bluff Community Center scheduled to open March 27th

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Community Center was scheduled to open earlier this month but due to COVID-19 there were shipping delays with equipment for the center and the date was moved to Saturday, March 27th at 1 P.M. The director Samuel Gllover expressed that... Read More.

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$25,000 bond set for Jefferson County woman

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County woman currently on probation who allegedly chased a man with a knife and threatened to kill him. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

Urban Renewal Agency discusses resolution for old bus station on 4th

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (PBURA) met on Tuesday for their monthly meeting and discussed particular projects and objectives in their agenda which included a resolution for the former bus station on 221 W 4th Ave. The property is adjacent to... Read More.

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150,000 bond for Pine Bluff man involved with casino shooting

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The first of two men accused of firing shots at security guards at the Saracen Casino last week will have to post a $150,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. Jefferson County District... Read More.

22-year-old Pine Bluff man was identified as the suspect in deadly shooting

Wednesday, March 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 22-year-old Pine Bluff man who was identified as the suspect in the shooting death of another man Saturday made his first court appearance Wednesday morning in Jefferson County District. Robert Moore Thomas was identified as the person who shot Edson Jones,... Read More.

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Arkansas expands covid vaccination availability

Tuesday, March 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Tuesday made the coronavirus vaccine available to 1 million more people, expanding its eligibility to a wide swath of people that includes food service workers, prisoners and people with certain health conditions. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the state... Read More.

council votes to waive competitive bidding

Tuesday, March 16 by Ray King

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council voted Monday night to waive competitive bidding on two proposed ordinances, votes that did not make one member of the council happy. While he did not vote against them, Council member Glen Brown Sr., said the city needed... Read More.

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