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Warren man dies in Bradley county crash

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

A Warren man died after a crash in Bradley County on Tuesday, according to the Arkansas State Police. According to the ASP police report, 58-year-old Gary S. Lloyd of Warren was driving a 2013 Ford north on Highway 63 around 4:25 p.m. Lloyd failed to... Read More.

Bond set in alleged felony domestic battery

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Monday on a similar allegation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge... Read More.

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Suspect arrested in reported theft of gun

Wednesday, July 22 by Ray King

By Ray King An investigation into the reported theft of a handgun that began in June resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly took the gun, then pointed it at the owner. Jalen Hall, 19, was identified by the victim who told... Read More.

JCSO promotes two employees

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has announced the promotion of two employees that has taken effect as of Wednesday, July 15th. The Captain of the Training Division, Gary McClain, was promoted to Major of Operations and the Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigation Division, John... Read More.

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Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray King With schools set to open in late August, a problem that the city has not had to deal with since schools shut down in March was at the forefront of the discussion by a city council committee Tuesday. The Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.

UAPB Director of Athletics Chris Peterson discusses the SWAC’s decision to move fall sports

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

It was announced late Monday that the Southwestern Athletic Conference has decided to postpone all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fall sports impacted include men’s and women’s cross country, football, women’s soccer... Read More.

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Lane/Exit closures beginning on I-530 in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

Drivers along I-530 in Pine Bluff will experience lane closures and the closure of an exit ramp over the next couple of weeks due to tree removal and repairs. The southbound lane between Exit 35 and Exit 36 will close Tuesday, July 21 for approximately... Read More.

UAMS Cancer database to store COVID-19 images

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A national database for patient cancer images at UAMS has become the official storage site for all of the United States’ COVID-19 clinical images, including chest x-rays and CT scans of the body. This week, UAMS also became the first research institution... Read More.

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Simmons reports earnings of $58.8 million

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $58.8 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 55 cents per... Read More.

Reported domestic incident results in stolen gun arrest

Tuesday, July 21 by Ray King

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance at a business in the Jefferson Square Shopping Center Sunday resulted in the arrest of a man who reportedly had a stolen gun in his possession. William Carter, 22, who is currently on probation was taken into custody after... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes resolution to rename Merrill Center

Monday, July 20 by Greg

By Ray King A resolution to establish a task force to consider renaming the Merrill Community Center was approved without dissent by the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. The resolution was sponsored by Council Member Ivan Whitfield who explained his reasons for sponsoring it. The resolution... Read More.

UAPB AD Chris Peterson will be on Oldies 101.3 Tuesday Morning at 8:35

Monday, July 20 by Greg

The Southwestern Athletic Conference officially postponed all fall sports including football. Football will now be held in the spring. UAPB's Athletic Director Chris Peterson will join Greg Horne and Will Jenkins on The Voice of the Deltaplex, Oldies 101.3 fm Tuesday morning at 8:35 to... Read More.

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