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PBPD Seeks Help Locating Wanted Suspect

Thursday, June 13 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for your help in locating Shondese M. Rauls. Rauls is wanted for Residential Burglary and 1st Degree Battery. Rauls forced his way into a residence and attempted to rob the victim. Once inside the residence, the victim... Read More.

Kidnapping, Rape, Attempted Murder

Wednesday, June 12 by Staff

Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Norris Howard, 57, with kidnapping, rape and criminal attempt capital murder. A $100,000 cash-only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of kidnapping a woman,... Read More.

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Free Legal Assistance Offered To Those Affected By Recent Flood

Tuesday, June 11 by Staff

The Arkansas Bar and the Young Lawyers’ Section, along with FEMA, the Arkansas Emergency Management Agency, The American Bar Association, Center for Arkansas Legal Services, Legal Aid of Arkansas, and Arkansas Access to Justice will be providing free disaster legal assistance. This comes following... Read More.

Tyson Foods recalls over 190K pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products

Monday, June 10 by Laron Marbley

Tyson Foods recalls over 190K pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products Tyson Foods is recalling over 190,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fritter products that may be contaminated with extraneous material such as hard plastic, according to the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).... Read More.

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Explosive Device Found In Car, Toddler Inside

Monday, June 10 by Staff

Richard Tyler Cantrell, 31, who has $100,000 in outstanding felony warrants that resulted from investigations by White Hall police, was arrested at a convenience store at 800 N. Bryant Street in Dollarway. White Hall police found an improvised explosive device Wednesday in a suspect’s... Read More.

Win Trafford Stopped By The Oldies 101.3 This Morning

Monday, June 10 by Staff

Alderman Win Trafford joined Greg Horne and Will Jenkins this morning on The Oldies, 101.3 "Voice of the Deltaplex". Aldermnan Trafford spoke about the relief effects of the flood caused by the Arkansas River, latest Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce news, community involvement and... Read More.

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Flood Waters Begin To Decrease In Pine Bluff

Monday, June 10 by Staff

The river finally began falling Friday after a near-record crest of almost 51 feet. The peak crest of 50.85 feet happened at 2:15 p.m. Thursday. The record, set in 1943, is 52.1 feet. Flood stage is currently 42 feet at Pine Bluff. Friday afternoon,... Read More.

57 Year Old Norris Howard Arrested In Connection to Kidnapping, Rape and Attempted Murder

Friday, June 7 by Greg

June 7, 2019 - Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Investigators began an investigation on May 30, 2019 involving the kidnapping, rape, and attempted murder of a female. During the course of this investigation a suspect was identified and a probable cause arrest was made on the... Read More.

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American Red Cross Arkansas Flooding Relief Efforts

Thursday, June 6 by Staff

Since May 31st, American Red Cross has been providing disaster relief for residents impacted by historic flooding along the Arkansas River. As flood waters recede in some areas, and needs evolve, Red Cross remains in continuous contact with local emergency management officials to meet... Read More.

Flood Warning Continues, Pine Bluff Crest Now Expected Friday

Thursday, June 6 by Greg

The Arkansas River is expected to crest at 51.5 feet on Friday, up from the previously projected crest of 51 feet, according to the National Weather Service. That’s just shy of the all-time record of 52.1 feet set in 1943. Flood stage is 42 feet. The... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods Joined Deltaplex Radio’s Oldies 101.3 Wednesday Morning To Discuss Flooding Issues

Wednesday, June 5 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr joined us on The Voice of the Delta, Oldies 101.3 Wednesday morning at 8am to discuss the flood and issues related to the disaster. Sheriff also touched on reducing crime in Jefferson County. You can hear his comments... Read More.

Water Rises In Regional Park, Shelter Made Available By Red Cross

Tuesday, June 4 by Staff

The Arkansas River at Pine Bluff continues to rise, with an expected near-record crest coming tomorrow. Water is already surrounding homes at Island Harbor, and the worst is yet to come. Officials are beginning to become concerned about the Packing Town area in north... Read More.

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