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Council votes to name Aquatics Center after former Mayor Carl Redus Jr.

Monday, December 21 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council passed a resolution to name the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center after former Mayor Carl Redus, Jr. at Monday night’s meeting. All council members voted for the measure, with the exception of Alderman Win Trafford who decided to abstain from... Read More.

Four charged in firebombing police vehicles in Little Rock

Monday, December 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— A federal investigation resulted in charges against four people for their alleged involvement in fire bombings of police vehicles in Little Rock and North Little Rock in August 2020. Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Bureau... Read More.

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Deputy David Cockrell retires from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, December 21 by Staff

Since 2007, Deputy David Cockrell has served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. On December 21, 2020, family and friends celebrated his life of service to the Jefferson County community via Zoom at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to comply with current COVID-19 restrictions. "Deputy... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent says district is seeing students “coming and going”

Monday, December 21 by Staff

By Ray King The Watson Chapel School District began the Christmas break Monday and Superintendent Dr. Jerry Guess said Friday that like most other districts in South Arkansas, his has seen students coming and going. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Guess said the turnover... Read More.

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Woman accused of trying to hit two with vehicle

Monday, December 21 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Friday after she allegedly drove her vehicle over a curb and tried to hit two people, then sprayed them with pepper spray. Desire Deshazier, 30, was taken into custody after one of the alleged victims said Deshazier... Read More.

State reports more than 1,500 new cases of coronavirus

Monday, December 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Sunday reported 1,536 new cases of the coronavirus and 46 more deaths. The Arkansas Department of Health said that the state has reported 201,650 cases since the pandemic began. The state’s death toll is at 3,237. “The high number... Read More.

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USPS ‘gridlocked’ as historic crush of holiday packages sparks delays

Friday, December 18 by Staff

AP - A historic crush of e-commerce packages is threatening to overwhelm U.S. Postal Service operations just weeks before Christmas and runoff elections in Georgia that will decide control of the U.S. Senate, according to agency employees and postal industry tracking firms. As a homebound... Read More.

Cash only bond set for convicted felon after gun found

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after a handgun was found in the vehicle he was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Cameron Langel, 27, after... Read More.

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Pedestrian killed in Thursday accident

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man was killed Thursday night when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing West 28th Avenue. According to a preliminary report, Terry Bradley, 58, was crossing the roadway at 28th Avenue and Magnolia Street when he was hit by an eastbound... Read More.

Task force calls for state notification in excessive use of force firings

Friday, December 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel, formed is response to protests over George Floyd’s death under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, on Thursday called for requiring law enforcement agencies to report to the state when an officer is fired or... Read More.

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CAVHS anticipating vaccine arrival for front-line staff, CLC residents

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

The VA began administering COVID-19 vaccinations this week to frontline health care employees and Veterans residing in long-term care Community Living and Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Centers at 37 VA medical centers across the country. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare... Read More.

Ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee confirms he’s moving back to Arkansas

Thursday, December 17 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Gov. Mike Huckabee says he is moving back to Arkansas and selling his Florida home. Huckabee, 65, on Wednesday confirmed social media reports that he is moving, saying he plans to live in his residence in Little Rock and... Read More.

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