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Grant County murder suspect has trial date indefinitely suspended due to mental health capacity

Thursday, December 3 by Staff

According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper the murder trial for 53-year-old Philip Reynolds of Grant County has been indefinitely postponed after Reynolds was deemed mentally incompetent after being ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation at the Arkansas State Hospital in November 2019. Reynolds was arrested... Read More.

Hamburg woman killed in accident

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

A Hamburg woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Ashley County Wednesday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Linda K. Harville, 79, was westbound on Polk Street crossing U.S. Highway 425 when she failed to yield right of way and... Read More.

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Man arrested on multiple drug charges

Thursday, December 3 by Ray King

By Ray King An investigation into alleged drug activity at a house on the east side of Pine Bluff Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple charges. Ronald Maxwell, 32, was taken into custody after police vice and narcotics officers and the department’s... Read More.

Mother of Kevin Collins presented with flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol

Wednesday, December 2 by Staff

Jason McGehee, District Director in Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District for Congressman Bruce Westerman, joined Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington and Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant for a flag presentation in the memory of Detective Kevin Collins, who was killed in the line of... Read More.

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Report says state in “red zone” for new coronavirus cases

Wednesday, December 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A White House panel said in a report released Wednesday that Arkansas remains in the “red zone” for new coronavirus cases and 88% of the state’s counties have moderate or high community transmission of the virus. The White House Coronavirus... Read More.

State’s November revenue beats last year, forecast

Wednesday, December 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ revenue in November exceeded the same month a year ago as well as forecast figures, the state’s finance office said Wednesday. The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue in November totaled $464 million, which... Read More.

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Court of Appeals rejects appeal of Grant County man

Wednesday, December 2 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the appeal of a Grant County man whose probation was revoked and sent to prison on drug related charges. Robert Eugene Dyas, 60, had contended that there was insufficient evidence to revoke his probation and... Read More.

Bond set in felony domestic battery allegation

Wednesday, December 2 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man, currently on parole, on a felony domestic battery allegation. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Jessie Matthews, 39, who was initially arrested Nov. 28 after police were sent... Read More.

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Learn more about 4H.

Wednesday, December 2 by Greg

Pia Woods joined Oldies 101.3 this morning. Here is link Greg promised to learn more about joining or learning more about the organization that serves approximately 1500 youth in Jefferson county annually. https://4h.uaex.edu/ Thanks

Social media post by Saracen Cinema 8 gives wrong court date

Tuesday, December 1 by Staff

By: Ray King A Tuesday post on social media inviting residents to a court hearing dealing with the Saracen Cinema and the Pines Mall and an apparent party afterward is inaccurate. The post came apparently came from Steven Mays Jr., one of the owners of... Read More.

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Bond set in alleged domestic incident

Tuesday, December 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A $50,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of cutting the throat of a woman during a domestic altercation Sunday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Charlie Dismuke,... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District Food Service will be changing how virtual and community meals are provided

Monday, November 30 by Staff

Watson Chapel School District Food Service will be changing how virtual and community meals are provided as of Monday, December 7, 2020. Seven days of frozen/shelf stable breakfasts and lunches will be provided on Mondays at the following times and locations: Coleman Intermediate: 4600 West 13th... Read More.

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