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Investigation continues following the discovery of two bodies in Pine Bluff on August 4

Monday, August 10 by Greg

An investigation continues after the bodies of a male and female were found in what city officials called “very weird circumstances”. The bodies were in two separate homes on August 4th according to city officials, with one body being found in a house in the... Read More.

Man on parole arrested on new drug and gun allegations

Monday, August 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man who is currently on parole was arrested Friday after he failed to appear at a revocation hearing and faces new charges after drugs and a gun were found. Whitney Fellows, 34, was taken into custody after sheriff’s deputies went... Read More.

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Arkansas reports 572 new coronavirus cases, nine more deaths

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has 572 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Arkansas Department of Health said there are now 49,383 confirmed cases of the virus in... Read More.

$20M in paid COVID-19 leave for Arkansas teachers proposed

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and education officials on Friday proposed setting aside $20 million for teachers who have to miss work because of the coronavirus as the state reported one of its biggest increases in confirmed virus cases since... Read More.

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Court lifts block on 4 Arkansas abortion restrictions

Sunday, August 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a judge’s ruling that has blocked four Arkansas abortion restrictions from taking effect, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would effectively... Read More.

Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday he has signed an executive order enabling voters who have concerns about going to the polls in the general election because of COVID-19 to qualify for an absentee ballot. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor said... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Friday, August 7 by Greg

By Ray King According to the monthly report from the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department, there were nine structure fires in the city during the month of July. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Chief Shauwn Howell said that number is in... Read More.

Bond set for convicted felon arrested after gun found

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of a felony after he was found carrying a loaded gun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Brandon Rowe,... Read More.

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Reported armed disturbance results in arrest

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King A reported armed disturbance at a house in the Dollarway area Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who is accused of threatening to kill a woman. Brian Street, 52, was taken into custody after officers responded to a house... Read More.

Reported cases of COVID-19 decline compared to Wednesday

Thursday, August 6 by Ray King

By Ray King Reported cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas on Thursday deceased by nearly 200 when compared to Wednesday, according to State Health Officer Dr. Jose Romero. Romero filled in for Governor Asa Hutchinson at the daily press briefing on the pandemic and said there were... Read More.

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Arkansas woman pleads guilty to killing former lawmaker

Thursday, August 6 by Greg

POCAHONTAS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman pleaded guilty Thursday to killing a former state lawmaker who was found dead from multiple stab wounds outside her home last year. Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the... Read More.

Bond set in alleged assault and arson

Thursday, August 6 by Ray King

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Thursday for a woman accused of setting a house on fire Tuesday while her mother and the mother’s husband were asleep in the house. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

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