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Contraband Found at Cummins Unit

Wednesday, October 16 by Staff

The Arkansas Department of Correction emphasizes the importance of correction officers remaining vigilant against contraband after finding fake mail hiding K2 at the Cummins Unit. The department also says that the correctional sergeant found a flip phone and a smartphone inside hollowed books. The inmate's... Read More.

Flu Activity in Arkansas Remains Low

Wednesday, October 16 by Staff

The state’s flu report for the week ending October 12th shows that influenza in Arkansas remains low. The Arkansas Department of Health released its weekly flu report on Wednesday morning with these key points: • For Week 41, Arkansas reported “Sporadic” activity to the Centers for... Read More.

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Arkansan’s must have REAL ID by Oct. 1, 2020

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

Arkansans now have nine months until a REAL ID will be required to board a flight or enter a federal facility. Across the United States, the requirement begins October 1, 2020 as a result of the REAL ID Act. Passed by Congress in 2005,... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency and Civic Auditorium Commission partner to purchase the Plaza Hotel

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

The Pine Bluff Civic Auditorium Commission voted Tuesday in a special called meeting to purchase and renovate the Plaza Hotel, which is attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center, with the help of the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency. The vote was unanimous, with Commissioners... Read More.

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Glen Brown Sr. to seek return to City Council

Tuesday, October 15 by Greg

Glen Brown, Sr. has announced plans to seek a third term on the Pine Bluff City Council representing Ward 3 in the March 3rd primary according to a press release. Brown previously served 4 terms on the Jefferson County Quorum Court before being elected to... Read More.

Pine Bluff’s 26th homicide victim identified

Monday, October 14 by Greg

Pine Bluff Police Department is working the city’s 26th homicide of the year, which happened at 2202 West 10th Avenue at 12:20 p.m. Officials were called in reference to a medical call, when 69-year-old Richard "Dickie" Ratliff was found unresponsive inside of an apartment. Ratliff... Read More.

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UAM Chancellor Hughes Announces Retirement

Monday, October 14 by Staff

University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Chancellor Karla Hughes, Ph.D., today announced that she will be stepping down from her role and retiring from the institution effective December 31st. Hughes has led the campus since she was appointed by University of Arkansas System President Dr.... Read More.

Monday Afternoon Homicide on 10th and Hazel

Monday, October 14 by Staff

There has been a homicide in Pine Bluff on 10th and Hazel. Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department are in the early stages of investigating a homicide. Officers were dispatched to 2202 W. 10th in reference to a medical call. Once there, Officers found... Read More.

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More details released in Friday’s officer involved shooting

Monday, October 14 by Greg

40-yard-old Matthew Abram of Pine Bluff was killed by law enforcement Friday evening after authorities said he pointed a gun on officers before he was shot. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has said that deputies attempted to take Abram into custody Thursday evening, but he... Read More.

Suspect killed by law enforcement identified

Saturday, October 12 by Greg

The suspect who was killed after pulling a gun on law enforcement Friday has been identified as 40-year-old Matt Abram. Abram was pronounced deceased by Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelly at 9:15 p.m. Friday night. A press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that... Read More.

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PB Mayor Shirley Washington Signs Resolution 4212 With Reservations

Saturday, October 12 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington signed the controversial resolution 4212 passed by city council earlier this week. Mayor Washington signed on Friday evening and plans to try to alter it in the coming days. Her statement in its entirety is below. The... Read More.

Suspect Dead, Jefferson County Deputy Injured in Friday Night Shooting

Friday, October 11 by Staff

A Jefferson County deputy was involved in a shooting with a fleeing suspect at 6:45 p.m. in the area of Martha Mitchell Expressway and Michigan Street in Pine Bluff, AR. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has learned that the deputy spotted a suspect, who is... Read More.

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