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PBPD announces kiosks

Wednesday, January 27 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is pleased to announce the placement of two public service kiosks within our community. These kiosks will enable your police department to get information out to the community quickly. They are linked to the internet and can be updated... Read More.

19-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly punched his five-year-old sister

Wednesday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A 19-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly beat his five-year-old sister. Djerrick Jenkins was taken into custody after he was interviewed by police Detective Michael Merritt. Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad said police received a report of child abuse on Jan. 22... Read More.

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50,000 cash only bond for drug and traffic violation allegations

Wednesday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and traffic related charges. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kendrick Parker, 32, with felony fleeing, aggravated... Read More.

Appeals Court rejects appeal in child injury case

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of first-degree battery against his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son failed to convince the Court of Appeals Wednesday that the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient to convict him. Jaquan Lasley, 27, is serving a 35-year sentence at the... Read More.

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Appeals court rejects Bailey appeal

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man convicted of murder in 2019 who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction. Antonio Bailey, 25, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury... Read More.

judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times

Wednesday, January 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.

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Edgewood Elementary helps to maintain safety in classrooms

Tuesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Strenuous precaution measures have taken over society and our usual way of living especially for our youth due to the effects of Covid-19. The second half of the 2020-21 school year began January 4th for the elementary students of Edgewood Elementary in... Read More.

Gov Hutchinson applauds Arkansas Department of Health

Tuesday, January 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Arkansas is currently ranked in the number of people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. According to the Governor, of the supply the state received last week, 92 percent of it was in the arms of state residents... Read More.

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Pine Bluff businesses among top lottery ticket sellers

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

Three of the top 25 lottery ticket sellers in the state are located in Jefferson County, according to a list compiled by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administrative Office of the Arkansas Lottery. The list, which was published in Arkansas Business on Monday, showed... Read More.

Simmons bank earnings top expectations

Tuesday, January 26 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $53 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 49 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts... Read More.

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Huckabee-Sanders to run for Governor

Monday, January 25 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Former spokeswoman for the Donald Trump administration, Sarah Huckabee-Sanders announced her intention to run for Governor next year. Sanders is the daughter of Mike Huckabee who was the 44th Governor of Arkansas. The former White House press secretary spoke about her main focus... Read More.

Arkansas City uses federal funds to promote COVID information

Monday, January 25 by Ray King

Arkansas City has used money from the federal CARES Act to purchase a new digital media system to provide information on COVID-19. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times-News, the media display system at City Hall includes two screen monitors, an 85-inch outdoor monitor and a 75-inch... Read More.

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