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PBPD announces kiosks
The Pine Bluff Police Department is pleased to announce the placement of two public service kiosks within our community. These kiosks will enable your police department to get information out to the community quickly. They are linked to the internet and can be updated... Read More.
19-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly punched his five-year-old sister
By Ray KingA 19-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly beat his five-year-old sister.Djerrick Jenkins was taken into custody after he was interviewed by police Detective MichaelMerritt.Deputy Prosecutor Caleb Conrad said police received a report of child abuse on Jan. 22... Read More.
50,000 cash only bond for drug and traffic violation allegations
By Ray KingA $50,000 cash only bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man on drug and traffic related charges.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kendrick Parker, 32, with felony fleeing, aggravated... Read More.
Appeals Court rejects appeal in child injury case
By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man convicted of first-degree battery against his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son failed to convince the Court of Appeals Wednesday that the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient to convict him.Jaquan Lasley, 27, is serving a 35-year sentence at the... Read More.
Appeals court rejects Bailey appeal
By Ray KingThe Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man convicted of murder in 2019 who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction.Antonio Bailey, 25, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury... Read More.
judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Weekly Covid-19 Briefing
By Ray KingArkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he was encouraged by the latest report from the Department of Workforce Services which showed that unemployment in the state had declined from 6:3 percent in November to 4.2 percent in December, a decrease of... Read More.
Edgewood Elementary helps to maintain safety in classrooms
By Deseray McKinzyStrenuous precaution measures have taken over society and our usual way of living especially for our youth due to the effects of Covid-19. The second half of the 2020-21 school year began January 4th for the elementary students of Edgewood Elementary in... Read More.
Gov Hutchinson applauds Arkansas Department of Health
By Ray King
Arkansas is currently ranked in the number of people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.According to the Governor, of the supply the state received last week, 92 percent of it was in the arms of state residents... Read More.
Late jumper pushes Georgia over Arkansas 75-73
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Gabby Connally scored 20 points, including a long jumper with 0.9 seconds left to lift No. 22 Georgia to a 75-73 win over No. 19 Arkansas on Monday night.Connally made two shots in the final minute from about the same spot.... Read More.
Pine Bluff businesses among top lottery ticket sellers
Three of the top 25 lottery ticket sellers in the state are located in Jefferson County, according to a list compiled by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administrative Office of the Arkansas Lottery.The list, which was published in Arkansas Business on Monday, showed... Read More.
