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White Hall Police arrest two on drug charges

Tuesday, December 8 by Ray King

By Ray King Two Jefferson County women were arrested Sunday on drug related charges following a traffic stop by a White Hall Police Officer. Gabrielle Harris, 36, and Bobbi Jean Dejarnette, 40, were taken into custody after Officer Christian Carroll stopped the white BMW Harris was... Read More.

PBPD investigating Tuesday shooting

Tuesday, December 8 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the beginning stages of a shooting investigation after a victim was found laying in the street at 25th and Poplar. The victim has been transported to the hospital by emergency personnel. There is no update on the condition of... Read More.

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Firefighters answer 155 medical calls in November

Tuesday, December 8 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to 362 calls in November and just under 43 percent were emergency medical related. According to the department’s monthly report, firefighters answered 155 medical calls, 29 fewer than the previous month. There were also 29 vehicle accidents... Read More.

Bond set in weekend shooting death

Tuesday, December 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death Saturday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Rickey Smith, 43, with first-degree murder and... Read More.

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Man arrested in connection to weekend homicide in Pine Bluff

Monday, December 7 by Staff

An investigation into the shooting death of a Pine Bluff man over the weekend has resulted in an arrest. According to the intake log at the adult detention center, Rickey Smith, 43, was booked in at 12:39 p.m. on probable cause and being a felon... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council votes to repeal raise for city employees

Monday, December 7 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council voted to repeal a resolution passed in October to raise city employee salaries to meet the minimum average salary paid by cities across the state for similar positions. That resolution came about after a salary survey was conducted by the... Read More.

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Cash only bond set in shooting incident

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Sheridan man accused of firing multiple shots at a vehicle Dec. 1. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Dustin McClanahan, 28, with... Read More.

PB police investigate weekend homicide leaving 1 dead

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

A Pine Bluff man who was shot Saturday died Sunday and police have no solid suspects or location at this time. Lt. David De Foor said Monday that Jimmy Douglas, 40, died at UAMS at 9:04 Sunday night after he had been med-flighted from Jefferson... Read More.

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State parks cut hours, services because of coronavirus

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The hours and some services at Arkansas state parks are being limited because of the coronavirus. The state health department on Saturday reported 2,245 newly confirmed or probable cases and 34 additional deaths for totals of 169,382 cases and 2,620 deaths... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear work requirement for medicaid

Monday, December 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will review a federal appeals court ruling that struck down work requirements for Medicaid services in Arkansas and New Hampshire. The court on Friday agreed to the requests and consolidated the two cases. “I am grateful the U.S.... Read More.

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Westphal named to Game and Fish Commission

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Fort Smith businessman was appointed to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Friday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson appointed Bennie Westphal to replace Commissioner Joe Morgan, who died in November. Westphal is chief executive officer of The Westphal Group,... Read More.

Star City firm gets grant to improve internet access

Friday, December 4 by Ray King

A Star City company has been awarded a more than $483,000 grant to improve internet access in Lincoln County. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, City Wireless Internet received grant funds of $483,837.82 from the Arkansas Rural Connect Grant program. The company, owned by Donnie... Read More.

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