Pine Bluff Robbery Suspect Arrested

UPDATE: Tyray Drones who was wanted for shooting and robbing the liquor store clerk in Pine Bluff last night was arrested this evening shortly after 6:00 PM. ————————————————— The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking the public for help in locating Tyray Antwon Drones.  Mr. Drones... Read More.
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Group sues again to block Arkansas eye law referendum

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of an Arkansas law expanding the procedures optometrists can perform mounted a new legal challenge Thursday to prevent a referendum on the measure from appearing on November’s ballot. Arkansans for Healthy Eyes filed the lawsuit after the state Supreme... Read More.
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Groups seek items they say could exonerate executed inmate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two groups sued a central Arkansas city on Thursday seeking the release of evidence they say could exonerate an inmate who was executed nearly three years ago. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Innocence Project asked a state judge... Read More.

Simmons First National: 4Q Earnings Snapshot

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) _ Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $52.7 million. The bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 66 cents per... Read More.
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High speed pursuit ends in crash on Highway 365

A suspect wanted for aggravated robbery, theft of property, and battery in Jefferson County, AR was arrested following a deputy pursuit that ended in a crash on Highway 365 South and East Baldwin Road in White Hall, AR. The Tri-County Drug Task Force was notified... Read More.
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U of A releases new long-grain Clearfield rice variety

BY: FRED MILLER FAYETTEVILLE — CLL16, a new high-yield, long-grain Clearfield® rice variety developed by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, will be available to rice growers from Horizon Ag in 2021. Karen Moldenhauer, professor and rice breeder for the Division of Agriculture’s Arkansas... Read More.
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Arkansas inmate dies after being found hanging in cell

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas prison officials said Sunday that a state prison inmate has died after being found hanging in his cell. The state Department of Correction said in a news release that David Shabazz, 53, was found by guards about 6:30 p.m.... Read More.