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Saving Pine Bluff’s Saenger Theatre is Top Priority

Tuesday, March 19 by Staff

Pine Bluff’s historic Saenger Theatre was once known as “The Showplace of the South”. It has host acts such as Will Rogers, Judy Garland and Houdini. The theatre first opened November 17, 1924 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on... Read More.

Jeremy Goss, 38, Pine Bluff

Monday, March 18 by Staff

Booking #: 130458 Age: 38 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-16-2019 - 10:29 pm Charges: Possession of controlled substances

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Mark Dewon Davis, 33, Pine Bluff

Monday, March 18 by Staff

Booking #: 122764 Age: 33 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-15-2019 - 10:23 pm Charges: Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR PUBLIC INTOXICATION Obstructing governmental operations-OBSTRUCTS, IMPAIRS, HINDERS, THE PERFORMANCE A GOVERNMENT FUNCTION

Star City Woman Arrested In Monticello Hit and Run Accident

Monday, March 18 by Staff

Katley Amanda Johnson of Star City, age 24, has been arrested by Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Johnson has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injury or death (Class D felony), tampering with physical evidence (Class... Read More.

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Pine Bluff’s 6th Homicide of 2019

Monday, March 18 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation that has left one person dead. Around 4:40 a.m. Sunday morning officers responded to the area of Expressway and Blake Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they found... Read More.

McGehee Coach Faces Attempted Sexual Assault Charges

Friday, March 15 by Staff

A McGhee School District is facing charges on attempted sexual assault of a minor. Joshua Smith, age 28, was arrested earlier this week. Smith has been working for the McGhee School District as a coach and a teacher this year. According to Criminal Investigator Mark... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington Makes Big Announcement During State of the City Address

Friday, March 15 by Staff

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington went before the community to give her third State of the City address Thursday evening. Mayor Washington spoke about themes such as "unity" and "stronger together" throughout her address. She said when she came into office, she saw division throughout... Read More.

Bolding Named New Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of White Hall Bulldogs

Thursday, March 14 by Greg

Bobby Bolding will be live on The Voice of the Delta, Oldies 101.3, Friday morning at 8:30 am. Leaves Pine Bluff after incredible run with Zebras White Hall announced Bobby Bolding as their new Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at the end of their school... Read More.

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Jonathan Woods Loses Another Appeal

Thursday, March 14 by Greg

Johnathan Woods, the Bradley County man sentenced to life without parole, plus 40 years for the March 2014 kidnapping and murder of Samantha Poole, has lost another appeal. The Arkansas Supreme Court recently affirmed the Drew County Circuit Court’s order denying Wood’s petition for post... Read More.

UAM Police Officer Killed In HWY-530 Car Crash

Thursday, March 14 by Greg

UAM Police Officer Iciephine Green passed away yesterday from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The accident occurred earlier that morning on Highway 530 south of Pine Bluff. Officer Green was dedicated to law enforcement for over 12 years serving numerous agencies... Read More.

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Two ADC Deaths in 24 Hour Period

Thursday, March 14 by Staff

The Arkansas State Police have been called to investigate the death of two inmates who have been found dead in a 24-hour period. Each death happened at different state prisons. One of the deaths was at Ouachita River Correctional Unit in Malvern where inmate Robert... Read More.

Pine Bluff Ranks Number Three In Flu Activity

Thursday, March 14 by Staff

The Walgreens Flu Index has ranked Pine Bluff and Little Rock as the third most active areas for flu activity. The top area in the nation is Oklahoma City with Pine Bluff and Little Rock falling close behind. The best way to prevent the... Read More.

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