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Bond set in alleged domestic battery

Thursday, October 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Thursday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly pushed his pregnant girlfriend down and choked her. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Brown Jr., 22, with... Read More.

Visitation and Celebration of Life set for Detective Kevin Collins

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The visitation and celebration of life to honor Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins has been set. Visitation will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 9 at New Life Church located at 2801 South Olive Street. Detective Collins Celebration of Life will... Read More.

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Quapaw Nation Chairman Joseph Byrd looks forward to Saracen Casino soft opening

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff along with the Quapaw Nation held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the new fire station and police precinct on the property of the Saracen Casino and Resort and Joseph Byrd, the new Quapaw Business Committee Chairman was on hand... Read More.

Appeals court turns down appeal on drug and gun charges

Wednesday, October 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of drug and weapons charges in 2019 failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that his convictions should be dismissed because prosecutors failed to prove he was in possession of the weapon or drugs. The court said... Read More.

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The City of Pine Bluff and Quapaw Nation partner up to open new fire station

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff and the Quapaw Nation teamed up for the ribbon cutting for the official opening of a new fire station located at 3609 Market Street on the property of the Saracen Casino Resort Wednesday morning. The new station will replace the... Read More.

Prayer and Unity Walk and Candlelight Vigil to honor Detective Kevin Collins scheduled

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The Office of the Mayor is inviting the public to a Prayer and Unity Walk in honor of Detective Kevin Collins on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. The program will begin on the steps of City Hall located at 200 East 8th Avenue. The... Read More.

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Judge: Probable cause exists to charge Smith in Collins murder

Wednesday, October 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth on Wednesday found probable cause to charge KeShone Quantarious Smith with capital murder in the Monday shooting death of Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins. During a brief court hearing, Deputy Prosecutor Jill Reed said Detectives including... Read More.

Wounded Pine Bluff PD officer released from the hospital

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

According to Pine Bluff Police Department Public Information Officer David DeFoor, Lieutenant Ralph Isaac has been released from the hospital after being wounded in a shooting that took the life of Detective Kevin Collins on Monday. “He was released from the hospital a little over... Read More.

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Judge Gerald Robinson discusses construction of new county buildings

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray King Simultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies Monday marked the start of construction for three new Jefferson County buildings, including a new health department. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson said the three buildings were needed. Robinson said even before he... Read More.

VIDEO: Detective Kevin Collins escorted back to Pine Bluff by multiple agencies

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

Detective Kevin Collins, who lost his life in a shooting Monday, was escorted back to Pine Bluff by multiple law enforcement agencies from across the area Tuesday morning. Below you can view video from White Hall as officers escorted Detective Collins to Brown Funeral Home.

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New allegations including second murder made against Cain

Tuesday, October 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who has been in jail since Sept. 6 on probable cause of one murder is now facing allegations in a second one. Hekeryin Cain, 23, is now accused of multiple charges including two counts of capital murder in connection... Read More.

City and County officials give thoughts on the loss of Detective Kevin Collins

Tuesday, October 6 by Staff

By Ray King City and county officials are grieving Tuesday after Pine Bluff Police Detective Kevin Collins was shot to death while conducting an investigation at the Econo Lodge on Blake Street Monday. A 19-year-old man, KeShone Quanterious Smith, who was wanted for a murder... Read More.

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