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Woman Flees From Police, Ends In Fatal Car Crash

Wednesday, May 15 by Staff

A woman fleeing the Jefferson County sheriff's office Monday died when her vehicle crashed, state police reported. Tywanna Angel Gordon, 41, was leading deputies on a chase in a 2018 Chevrolet west on Arkansas 190 in Pine Bluff. The vehicle traveled off the roadway at... Read More.

Saracen Casino Resort Updates, Community Invited To Tonight’s Meeting

Tuesday, May 14 by Staff

The community is invited to attend a meeting and get updates on the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff. This meeting will be held tonight from 6pm until 9pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. John L. Berrey, chairman of the business committee of the... Read More.

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Efforts For Broadmoor Community Recovery Continues

Monday, May 13 by Staff

Approximately 125 residents from the Myranda Place apartments are being effected after an E-F1 tornado destroyed a section of the Broadmoor community Wednesday evening leaving them displaced. Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington noted that 150-200 people overall have been affected by this past week’s twister... Read More.

Kingsland Elementary School To Close Due To Declining Enrollment, Increasing Costs

Friday, May 10 by Greg

Kingsland Elementary is one of our state's three 2018 Blue Ribbon schools. It is home to the only Arkansas teacher to receive a Milken Educator Award this year, but the State Board of Education voted to close the doors this summer. And Kingsland won't be... Read More.

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UAM Announces $1.5 M Estate Gift for Nursing Program

Friday, May 10 by Greg

Chancellor Karla Hughes of the University of Arkansas at Monticello announced a landmark gift to the institution Thursday night at the School of Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony. It is the second-largest single gift in the university’s history – an estate gift worth an estimated $1.5... Read More.

Antonio Martin Murder Suspect Captured

Thursday, May 9 by Staff

24 year old Anthony Boykin has been taken into custody and being held at Dub Brassell Detention Center. Boykin was wanted for Capital Murder of Antonio Martin and Battering in the First Degree. On May 6, 2019, Officers arrived at the intersection of 25th Avenue... Read More.

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Video of Tornado Aftermath in Pine Bluff

Thursday, May 9 by Greg

Video Courtesy of Floyd Donald

Wednesday Night Storm Brings Damage To Broadmoor Apartment Complex

Thursday, May 9 by Staff

There are approximately 50 people currently displaced at the Pine Bluff Convention Center after a possible tornado tore through the Broadmoor apartment complex at 7th Avenue and Idaho Street yesterday evening. Medical assistance is being given to anyone who needs it, and they are working... Read More.

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PBPD Seeks Help Finding Antonio Martin Murder Suspect

Wednesday, May 8 by Staff

On May 6, 2019 around 4:20 p.m., Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department were dispatched to the area of 24th Avenue and Cedar Street in reference to gunshots. Officers arrived at the intersection of 25th Avenue and S. Spruce Street and located a vehicle.... Read More.

Tuesday Shooting At Jones Beauty and Barber Leaves One Person Injured

Tuesday, May 7 by Staff

One person is injured following a shooting at a barbershop Tuesday afternoon, police confirm. Pine Bluff Police say the shooting happened outside of Jones Beauty and Barber Shop located at the 3100 block of West 13th Street. One person was shot in the leg, according to... Read More.

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Antonio Martin Homicide, Pine Bluff’s 12th Murder of 2019

Tuesday, May 7 by Greg

One man is dead and another injured after police say shots range out in a Pine Bluff neighborhood Monday afternoon. Police say the driver, 33-year-old Antonio Martin was found dead on the scene, and the passenger was taken to a local hospital for his injuries. "It’s... Read More.

Near Head-On Collision north of Monticello Saturday sends 3 to the Hospital

Monday, May 6 by Greg

At 1:46, pm Saturday, a near head-on collision occurred on Highway 425 north of Monticello around the Montongo community. Three people were transported by SEEMS, north to Little Rock and/or JRMC, by SEEMS. Sources at the scene indicate that the mustang was traveling northbound, while the... Read More.

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