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Feds execute Pine Bluff man in 1994 killing

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Orlando Hall got stiffed on a drug deal and went to a Texas apartment looking for the two brothers who took his money. They weren't home, but their 16-year-old sister was. Late Thursday, Hall was put to death for abducting and... Read More.

Court date for Collins murder suspect rescheduled

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge has rescheduled the court date of a man accused in the shooting death of a Pine Bluff detective last month. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ordered Keshone Quantarious Smith, 19, during a court appearance on Wednesday... Read More.

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White Hall’s Cavin Martin named Week 12 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

White Hall OL Cavin Martin has been named the Week 12 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Martin was instrumental in helping the Bulldogs put up 456 yards of offense, to include 286 yards rushing in a 42-15 victory over Hot... Read More.

Hutchinson mandates new regulations on restaurants and bars due to increased COVID numbers

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced... Read More.

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High court says Dennis correct, sends case back and orders transfer

Thursday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied the petition of an inmate who claimed that the prison sentence he was given exceeded the legal limits existing at that time. While saying that Dennis... Read More.

PBPD Chief discusses loss of Detective Kevin Collins; Talks homicide arrests

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Thursday was asked Thursday if the shooting death of Officer Kevin Collins was like a “gut punch to the department?” Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said; Sergeant said in thinking back to the day... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant announces retirement date

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said Thursday that he will be retiring July 1. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said former Deputy Chief Kelvin Hadley was promoted to interim assistant chief on Tuesday and explained a conversation he and... Read More.

Bond set in Tuesday shooting incident

Thursday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Thursday for a Jefferson County woman accused of shooting her daughter’s boyfriend on Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Christina Clark with first-degree battery and with... Read More.

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Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter nominated for the 2021 MLB Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter has been nominated for the 2021 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Hunter’s career began at Pine Bluff High School before being selected by the Minnesota Twins as the 20th overall pick in the 1993 MLB draft. Hunter made his debut... Read More.

Reported crime in Pine Bluff shows slight drop in October

Wednesday, November 18 by Ray King

By Ray King Reported crime in Pine Bluff dropped 3.44 percent in October compared to October 2019, according to the monthly report from the Police Department. At a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said there were 365 crimes... Read More.

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Pine Bluff mother spotlighted by UALR as first in her family to graduate college

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Courtesy - University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Erin Clement, a senior interdisciplinary studies major on the Chancellor’s List from Pine Bluff, is studying sociology, psychology, and criminal justice all in preparation for her future career. She was raised by a strong single mother who... Read More.

Holidays: COVID, social isolation and families

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

By: U of A System Division of Agriculture For many older Americans, loneliness and isolation were already a problem. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns often increased that sense of isolation, especially at holiday time, when visits by family would be most welcome. This year,... Read More.

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