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GFPB Accepts Check from Entergy for King Cotton Holiday Classic

Friday, November 8 by Staff

Go Forward Pine Bluff has accepted a check from Entergy for their sponsorship of the 2019 King Cotton Holiday Classic. Sponsorships are used to underwrite team travel and accommodations while in Pine Bluff as well advertising and operating the tournament. Joseph McCorvey stated “Entergy’s sponsorship... Read More.

The Senate unanimously passes a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony

Thursday, November 7 by Greg

The PACT Act -- which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture -- was approved on Tuesday. The bipartisan legislation, which passed The House last month. expands a previous law passed in 2010. "There's no place in a civilized society for maiming and torturing animals... Read More.

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Two Charged for Delivering Contraband to W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center

Wednesday, November 6 by Staff

Waukeen Johnson and Calvin Rucker, Jr. have been detained and charged for delivering contraband to the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Detention Center. On October 28th, Rucker went to the detention center where he had given the on-duty sergeant a Preparation H box for a detainee. The... Read More.

UAPB Students Killed in Car Accident on I-30 in Bryant

Wednesday, November 6 by Staff

Bryant, Ark- Arkansas State Police have confirmed that there were two fatalities in an accident on I-30 early Wednesday morning. The accident occurred on I-30 near the Reynolds Road exit in Bryant. Multiple vehicles were involved including a Bryant police car. An 18-wheeler then veered from... Read More.

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Bruce Westerman Announces Run for Fourth Term as Congressman

Tuesday, November 5 by Staff

Bruce Westerman officially announced his run for a fourth term as congressman from the Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas. He issued a statement via his Facebook page Tuesday saying: “I am honored to officially file to run for my fourth term as congressman from the... Read More.

Harry Sauerwin, 22, Pine Bluff

Tuesday, November 5 by Staff

Booking #: 174340 Age: 22 Gender: Male Race: Other Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 11-05-2019 - 5:48 am Charges: Fictitious Tags No Seatbelt Unlawful acts - DWI-VIOLATION OF OMNIBUS DWI ACT Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test No Driver's License no insurance Defective Headlight POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

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Little Rock Zoo announces 2 day closure for winter season

Tuesday, November 5 by Greg

Officials with the Little Rock Zoo announced Tuesday that they will close two days a week for the winter season. They will be closed every Tuesday and Wednesday starting Nov. 5 and they will last until February. Officials say the decision to close on Tuesdays and... Read More.

Prosecutor: Trooper justified in use of deadly force

Monday, November 4 by Greg

An Arkansas State Trooper who fatally shot a Warren man in Bradley County on October 17 was justified in his use of deadly force, according to 10th Judicial District Prosecutor Thomas Deen. Arkansas State Trooper Garrett Brock on October 17 fatally shot Christopher Dequan Crosby,... Read More.

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Sunday Car Accident Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured

Monday, November 4 by Staff

A Crossett woman died and her passenger was injured in a single vehicle accident Sunday on U.S. 425 South in Ashley County. According to an Arkansas State Police preliminary accident report, Angela Marie Craig, 39, the driver of a Jeep Patriot, died in the accident.... Read More.

PBPD Participates in No Shave November

Friday, November 1 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is joining in with other Law Enforcement Agencies across the state of Arkansas and country for “No Shave November”, which allows officers to grow beards during the month of November for a monetary donation to support a local charity. Law... Read More.

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White Hall Police Department collects 74.5 pounds of RX drugs

Thursday, October 31 by Greg

The White Hall Police Department participated in the Arkansas Drug Take Back event on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The department collects 74.5 pounds of prescription medications that were turned in by citizens. “We are grateful to do what we can to... Read More.

Jeff. County Sheriff’s Office Searches For Vehicle Theft Suspect

Thursday, October 31 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division is asking for assistance in the search for a suspect involved in the theft of a vehicle. The vehicle, a white 2003 Chevrolet 1500, was reported stolen on October 29. The vehicle has an Arkansas Game... Read More.

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