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‘Skull Breaker Challenge ’ leaves Pine Bluff teen with concussion

Monday, February 24 by Greg

A Pine Bluff student has been seriously injured at Southeast Arkansas Preparatory School after he was unknowingly used in a dangerous challenge that’s spreading on TikTok called the ‘Skull Breaker Challenge.’ The challenge involves three people lining up to jump, but instead of jumping the... Read More.

Arkansas lottery chief opposes ‘amusement machines’ effort

Monday, February 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The head of Arkansas’ lottery on Friday said he opposes a measure a group is trying to get on the ballot that would allow thousands of coin-operated “amusement machines” around the state to raise money for the lottery program. Lottery... Read More.

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Attorney General cautions vacation home renters before spring break

Monday, February 24 by Greg

Renting personal properties for vacations has gained popularity in recent years with the creation of online marketplaces like Airbnb and VRBO. However, vacation rentals make the hosts and visitors vulnerable to theft, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge warned in a news release. While the home... Read More.

Arkansas candidate’s political ties targeted in court race

Sunday, February 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court is technically nonpartisan, but the close ties of one of the two main candidates to the state Republican Party — she’s married to its leader — highlight just how... Read More.

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Arkansas State Police issued missing and endangered advisory for a Sherwood teen girl

Sunday, February 23 by Greg

The Arkansas State Police issued a missing and endangered advisory for a 13-year-old girl from Sherwood who was reported missing by a family member, according to a press release from the agency. Authorities said Kylie Dickerson was last seen at 109 Holly Drive around 10... Read More.

Warrants served on ADC inmate for kidnapping and terroristic threatening

Friday, February 21 by Greg

An Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate has been arrested on warrants for kidnapping and terroristic threatening by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. 29-year-old Christopher Williams from the Varner Super Maxiumum Security Unit was brought to the Dub Brassell Detention Center on warrants for three counts... Read More.

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Arkansas leads U.S. in meth use, study finds

Friday, February 21 by Greg

Arkansas leads the nation in the number of people testing positive for meth, according to a study by Millennium Health. Methamphetamine positivity rates in the state totaled 28.7% last year, far ahead of Iowa which ranked second in the nation with 20.8% Our northern neighbor also... Read More.

Arkansas court won’t reconsider inmate’s DNA testing bid

Thursday, February 20 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said it won’t reconsider its ruling rejecting a death row inmate’s request for new DNA testing of evidence that his attorneys say could exonerate him. In a 5-2 decision, justices rejected Stacey Johnson’s petition... Read More.

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Pair of Star City residents arrested for shoplifting in Pine Bluff

Thursday, February 20 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Police Department arrested 24-year-old Cassandra Aldridge and 28-year-old Kayla Lindley, both from Star City, Wednesday night for shoplifting at Walmart located at 5501 South Olive Street in Pine Bluff. A manager at Walmart contacted the Pine Bluff Police Department and stated that... Read More.

Arkansas sites showcase black history

Thursday, February 20 by Greg

Arkansas has an important place on the stage of black heritage with history and culture that’s showcased through national sites, state cornerstones and other significant points of interest throughout the state, according to an Arkansas Tourism news release. Arkansas Tourism is a division of the... Read More.

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UAPB announces Rural Life conference speakers

Thursday, February 20 by Greg

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Rural Life Conference will feature a state senator and an official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as guest speakers. Sponsored by the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, the conference will be held Friday, Feb.... Read More.

2 more juveniles arrested in Arkansas school-threats case

Wednesday, February 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities have arrested two more juveniles in an investigation over online threats that prompted the two-day closure of a central Arkansas high school last week. So far, a total of six minors have been arrested in connection with the threats... Read More.

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