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Asa Hutchinson expresses opposition to COVID shut downs

Friday, November 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday repeated his opposition to shutting down businesses and schools to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.Hutchinson, speaking in an interview with Talk Business & Politics editor Roby Brock, said closing restaurants... Read More.

JCSO seeking information on robbery suspect

Friday, November 20 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding the person responsible for a robbery that occurred Thursday, November 19th around 9:30 p.m. at the Duck In & Go located on Highway 63 S.The suspect is presumed to be a white... Read More.

Coleman Elementary students participating in virtual learning due to high COVID-19 numbers

Friday, November 20 by Staff

By Ray KingStudents at Coleman Elementary School in the Watson Chapel School District are currently attending class virtually because of a high number of staff and students affected by COVID-19.Watson Chapel District Superintendent Jerry Guess appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and... Read More.

Bond set in alleged rape at Pine Bluff High School

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $100,000 bond was set Friday for a juvenile student at Pine Bluff High School accused of raping another student on campus Monday.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for the 14-year-old student, whose name is being withheld because of... Read More.

Feds execute Pine Bluff man in 1994 killing

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Orlando Hall got stiffed on a drug deal and went to a Texas apartment looking for the two brothers who took his money. They weren't home, but their 16-year-old sister was.Late Thursday, Hall was put to death for abducting and... Read More.

Court date for Collins murder suspect rescheduled

Friday, November 20 by Ray King

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge has rescheduled the court date of a man accused in the shooting death of a Pine Bluff detective last month.Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth ordered Keshone Quantarious Smith, 19, during a court appearance on Wednesday... Read More.

White Hall’s Cavin Martin named Week 12 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

White Hall OL Cavin Martin has been named the Week 12 Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week.Martin was instrumental in helping the Bulldogs put up 456 yards of offense, to include 286 yards rushing in a 42-15 victory over Hot... Read More.

Hutchinson mandates new regulations on restaurants and bars due to increased COVID numbers

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – In the continuing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Health Department has issued a directive that Arkansas businesses that are licensed to sell and allow consumption of alcohol on their premises must close by 11 p.m., Governor Asa Hutchinson announced... Read More.

High court says Dennis correct, sends case back and orders transfer

Thursday, November 19 by Ray King

By Ray KingThe Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said Circuit Judge Jodi Raines Dennis was correct when she denied the petition of an inmate who claimed that the prison sentence he was given exceeded the legal limits existing at that time.While saying that Dennis... Read More.

UAPB Athletics’ Graduation Rate Continues To Excel

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff student-athletes continue to graduate at a high level that exceeds the national average.Data release by the NCAA shows UAPB Athletics with a 78 percent graduation rate. The graduation success rate is determined by the sum of two categories:... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Signs Top Mississippi Prospect Laws

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team signed Kaeden Laws to a national letter of intent Wednesday.Ranked among the Top 10 players in the state of Mississippi, the 6-foot-5, 195-pound product from Center Hill High School in Olive Branch, Miss, is... Read More.

PBPD Chief discusses loss of Detective Kevin Collins; Talks homicide arrests

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

By Ray KingPine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant on Thursday was asked Thursday if the shooting death of Officer Kevin Collins was like a “gut punch to the department?”Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Sergeant said;Sergeant said in thinking back to the day... Read More.