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Governor holds COVID press briefing from Batesville

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray KingDespite announcing last week that his daily COVID-19 press briefings would be switching to a once-weekly press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson held them two days in a row, on Tuesday from Little Rock and Wednesday from Batesvlle.The Governor said that while he... Read More.

3 children killed in 2 incidents on Arkansas roads

Wednesday, September 16 by Staff

BENTON, Ark. (AP) — A toddler died Tuesday after apparently being dropped from a moving vehicle on a central Arkansas interstate, Arkansas State Police said. State troopers responded to a call from a driver who said a child had just been dropped from a moving... Read More.

Grant County courthouse reopens

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

The Grant County Courthouse has reopened after being shut down because of COVID-19.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, County Judge Randy Pruitt said the county has hired a man who works the front door and who checks people in and takes their temperature before... Read More.

Prior domestic battery conviction leads to felony allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray KingA Pine Bluff man previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in May is facing a felony allegation after he was arrested for domestic battery Sunday.Febrick Hill, 43, was taken into custody after officers were sent to an address on West 26th Avenue... Read More.

Bond set for man in domestic battery allegation

Wednesday, September 16 by Ray King

By Ray KingA $15,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face several times during an altercation Saturday, causing injuries that will require surgery.Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

VFW Auxiliary Post 4455 to host spaghetti dinner

Tuesday, September 15 by Staff

The VFW Auxiliary Post 4455 located at 1518 East Harding Ave Pine Bluff is having a fundraiser spaghetti dinner on September 18th from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. out at the VFW.The menu is spaghetti, garlic bread and green beans.The cost is $8 a plate.You can... Read More.

A-State Football Game Versus UCA Rescheduled for Oct. 10

Tuesday, September 15 by Staff

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Tuesday that its Sept. 19 home football game against Central Arkansas has been rescheduled for Oct. 10. The game’s postponement is due to Arkansas State being unable to assemble a full two-deep depth chart at a specific position group... Read More.

Street topper for late pastor gets committee approval

Tuesday, September 15 by Ray King

By Ray KingA request for a street topper sign to honor the late Rev. Lorenzo Jones III won approval from the Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council during a virtual meeting Tuesday.Council members Win Trafford and Donald Hatchett voted to... Read More.

$2 Million Powerball ticket sold in Pine Bluff; Winner yet to claim it

Tuesday, September 15 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Someone who purchased a Powerball ticket at Ma Food Mart, 3100 S. Hazel Street in Pine Bluff, for the Sept. 5 drawing is holding a ticket worth $2 million.The winning numbers were 15, 21, 22, 27 and 47. The Powerball... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. disappointed in judges ruling regarding probable cause on murder suspect

Tuesday, September 15 by Staff

By Ray KingJefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” with the ruling by Jefferson County Judge Kim Bridgforth that probable cause had not been established to charge a man with the murder of another man in 2019.Sheriff’s Investigators had... Read More.

High speed chase ends in arrest

Tuesday, September 15 by Ray King

By Ray KingA 21-year-old Springdale man who led police on a high-speed chase at speeds of up to 90-miles-per-hour Saturday will have to post a $25,000 bond to be released from the adult detention center while prosecutors prepare felony charges against him.On Tuesday, Jefferson... Read More.

Furloughs, shared work save County $868K

Monday, September 14 by Ray King

By Ray KingA combination of furloughs and shared work programs generated just over $868,000 in savings from the 2020 Jefferson County budget.Earlier this year, County Judge Gerald Robinson called for the programs due to fears of lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19... Read More.