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Simmons Bank sues former employees and rival bank

Friday, November 13 by Ray King

By Ray King More than two dozen former employees of Simmons Bank and Simmons First National Corporation have been accused of taking Simmons trade secrets and confidential information to the Little Rock based bank where they now work. In addition, a lawsuit filed in Jefferson County... Read More.

CLICK IT OR TICKET: Intensified seatbelt enforcement to begin as Thanksgiving holiday approaches

Friday, November 13 by Staff

Arkansas families have begun making their Thanksgiving holiday preparations. For many Arkansans, the plans include highway travel across the state or nation. Local and state law enforcement officers always wish the safest travels for all, but inevitably the festivities are cut short for some... Read More.

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Arkansas police officer fatally shot, suspect in custody

Friday, November 13 by Staff

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) — A man wanted in the fatal shooting of a police officer in eastern Arkansas has been arrested, the Arkansas State Police said Friday. Latarius Howard, 29, is in custody, according to state police spokesman Bill Sadler, who said he had... Read More.

White Hall ISD Superintendent Doug Doris announces change in HS schedule

Friday, November 13 by Greg

By Ray King Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Arkansas and school districts in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County have seen increases as well. On the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday, White Hall School District Superintendent Doug Dorris talked discussed what’s happening in his district. Dorris... Read More.

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Bond set for man caught fleeing in a stolen vehicle

Friday, November 13 by Ray King

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who was reportedly driving a stolen car when he fled from police Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Tracy Davis,... Read More.

Woman arrested after reported armed disturbance

Friday, November 13 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them. Nancy Bell, 55, was taken into custody after officers were sent to a reported disturbance at a house in the 1800 block... Read More.

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Grant County sets new record in number of votes cast

Thursday, November 12 by Ray King

According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County set a new record for the number of people who voted during the 2020 General Election. Of the 12,000 registered voters in the county, just over 8,200 voted, a turnout rate of 68.22 percent. During the 2016... Read More.

UAMS receives $500,000 gift to support creation of new regional campus in El Dorado

Thursday, November 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $500,000 gift to support the creation of a new regional campus in El Dorado. The gift will have a far-reaching impact, not only for El Dorado, but for patients in... Read More.

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Arkansas virus cases rise by nearly 2,000, a new 1-day high

Thursday, November 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ coronavirus cases continued to surge on Wednesday, with the state posting a new record one-day spike in cases for the second time in less than a week. The Department of Health reported the state’s probable and confirmed cases rose... Read More.

Bond set in Tuesday shooting incident

Thursday, November 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff woman accused of shooting her husband during an altercation Tuesday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shanetta Wells, 45, with first-degree domestic... Read More.

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Report of shots fired leads to arrest

Thursday, November 12 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man was arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday after sheriff’s deputies responding to a report of shots fired and found the man outside a shed behind a house holding a shotgun. William Small, 53, was taken into custody after... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s Cason Blunt named the Week 11 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Wednesday, November 11 by Staff

Pine Bluff senior DB Cason Blunt has been named the Week 11 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Blunt recorded an interception in a win over Sheridan last week.

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