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Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell discusses start of the 2020-21 school year

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

By Ray King While schools in Pine Bluff have a majority of their students taking classes virtually, the Star City School District has most of its students in class on campus. Star City School District Superintendent Jordan Frizzell appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Thursday... Read More.

Police investigate shooting of 8-year-old

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

An eight-year-old boy was shot in the early morning hours Thursday and Pine Bluff Police are continuing their investigation. The child reportedly received a gunshot wound to the stomach area and was taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital by ambulance. According to the police report, the incident... Read More.

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Little Rock woman arrested after child seen dropped from moving vehicle

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

30-year-old Whitney Turner-Tyson of Little Rock was arrested Tuesday night in connection to the death of a 2-year-old child who was dropped out of a moving car on Interstate 30 in Saline County Tuesday morning. Turner-Tyson is being held without bond in the Saline County... Read More.

Arkansas’ new virus cases at 8th in nation, Pine Bluff identified as “red zone”, report says

Thursday, September 17 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — More than 600 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Arkansas and seven more deaths were reported Wednesday while a new White House report kept the state in the red zone for new virus cases per capita, officials said. The White... Read More.

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Woman accused of cutting man during altercation

Thursday, September 17 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly cut the hand of a man who she said is the father of her children. Lanisha Smith, 34, also allegedly held a knife to the man’s throat, resulting in a scratch across his... Read More.

Governor holds COVID press briefing from Batesville

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray King Despite announcing last week that his daily COVID-19 press briefings would be switching to a once-weekly press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson held them two days in a row, on Tuesday from Little Rock and Wednesday from Batesvlle. The Governor said that while he... Read More.

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3 children killed in 2 incidents on Arkansas roads

Wednesday, September 16 by Staff

BENTON, Ark. (AP) — A toddler died Tuesday after apparently being dropped from a moving vehicle on a central Arkansas interstate, Arkansas State Police said. State troopers responded to a call from a driver who said a child had just been dropped from a moving... Read More.

Grant County courthouse reopens

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

The Grant County Courthouse has reopened after being shut down because of COVID-19. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Judge Randy Pruitt said the county has hired a man who works the front door and who checks people in and takes their temperature before... Read More.

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Prior domestic battery conviction leads to felony allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in May is facing a felony allegation after he was arrested for domestic battery Sunday. Febrick Hill, 43, was taken into custody after officers were sent to an address on West 26th Avenue... Read More.

Bond set for man in domestic battery allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray King A $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face several times during an altercation Saturday, causing injuries that will require surgery. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

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Street topper for late pastor gets committee approval

Tuesday, September 15 by Ray King

By Ray King A request for a street topper sign to honor the late Rev. Lorenzo Jones III won approval from the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council during a virtual meeting Tuesday. Council members Win Trafford and Donald Hatchett voted to... Read More.

$2 Million Powerball ticket sold in Pine Bluff; Winner yet to claim it

Tuesday, September 15 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at Ma Food Mart, 3100 S. Hazel Street in Pine Bluff, for the Sept. 5 drawing is holding a ticket worth $2 million. The winning numbers were 15, 21, 22, 27 and 47. The Powerball... Read More.

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