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House fires, accidents cause increase in fire calls

Tuesday, July 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Slight increases in house fires and vehicle accidents with injuries led to an increase in total calls for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department in June compared to the previous month. In June, a total of 367 calls were reported, 20... Read More.

Police report released in arrest of Little Rock mayor’s brother; Bond set at $100,000

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

In a police report released Tuesday provides the details of the arrest of Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s brother Darrell Scott after he stole a car with two children inside and drove to the McCain Mall in North Little Rock on Monday. The report... Read More.

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Governor says COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up

Tuesday, July 7 by Ray King

By Ray King While Arkansas recorded one of its lowest days of new COVID-19 cases, the state also saw its largest increase in the number of patients hospitalized on Monday. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 259 new cases... Read More.

New VA Community Clinic Opens in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System cut the ribbon on a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Pine Bluff July 1, opening the doors on a bright, modern, and full-service clinic for area Veterans. The 10,000 sq. ft. clinic at 2906 Market Street replaces the clinic located on Dusty Lake Drive in Pine Bluff. In addition to featuring three primary care Patient Aligned Care Teams... Read More.

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UAM releases fall semester reopening plan

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

All three University of Arkansas at Monticello campuses will open for the fall semester with classes resuming on campus August 19. Social distancing measures will be in place. “Our first concern as a university is always the health and safety of our students, faculty, and... Read More.

Autopsy results released in the death of Wilmar man

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

Autopsy results have been released in the death of 26-year-old Marquis Martin of Wilmar who was found dead on March 7 after being reported missing for nearly a month. The state Medical Examiner listed Martin’s death as a homicide caused by a close-range, single gunshot... Read More.

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Arkansas shuts down bar after linking it to virus cases

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials have shut down a Little Rock bar after tracing it to a cluster of coronavirus cases and finding the business wasn’t complying with virus safety measures. The Department of Health on Saturday ordered Brewski’s Pub and Grub... Read More.

Official: Walmart donates $100,000 for new Arkansas statues

Tuesday, July 7 by Greg

Retail giant Walmart contributed $100,000 to replace Arkansas’ century-old statues with new ones of civil rights activist Daisy Bates and country singer Johnny Cash. The statues will be placed at the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. Last... Read More.

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Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott’s brother arrested on felony charges; Mayor releases statement

Monday, July 6 by Staff

UPDATE: Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott has released the following statement: ”This is an extremely difficult season in the life of my younger brother. My family cares deeply about him, and we are seeking medical and professional help as he manages this crisis. My heart goes... Read More.

Man arrested in connection to Monday homicide

Monday, July 6 by Greg

41-year-old Kevin Kimble has been arrested in connection to Monday’s murder of 39-year-old Cedric Sloan in the area of 7300 Rosswood Colony. Kimble was named as a person of interest shortly after the murder, and has since been arrested on suspicion of First Degree Murder. Read... Read More.

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PBPD investigating Monday homicide

Monday, July 6 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened at Rosswood and Fairway Monday afternoon. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Cedric Sloan by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley. Sloan was transported from scene to Jefferson Regional where he was pronounced deceased at... Read More.

PBPD searching for theft suspects

Monday, July 6 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Detective Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying the male and female in the attached photo. Both are wanted for the crime of theft that occurred at 5501 S. Olive. Also attached is a picture of the vehicle the male and... Read More.

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