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Arkansas man gets 2 life terms, 835 years for killing cop

Wednesday, September 9 by Staff

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man has been sentenced to two life terms plus 835 years in prison for the fatal shooting of an off-duty police officer in northeast Arkansas. Demarcus Donnell Parker, 27, was convicted Tuesday by a Crittenden County jury of... Read More.

Blight removal major focus of GFPB and Urban Renewal

Wednesday, September 9 by Staff

By Ray KingRemoving blight and trying to improve the appearance of Pine Bluff has been a major focus of Go Forward Pine Bluff and the Urban Renewal Agency, as well as an emphasis on improving the downtown area.On Wednesday, Ryan Watley, the CEO of... Read More.

Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr thankful for Quorum Court support

Wednesday, September 9 by Staff

By Ray KingCommittees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Tuesday recommended approval of two appropriation ordinances for the sheriff’s office totaling more than $368,000. On Wednesday, Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said he was thankful for the support.Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show,... Read More.

Quorum Committees OK money for sheriff’s office

Tuesday, September 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingAppropriation ordinances totaling more than $368,000 for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were approved by two committees of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a meeting held remotely Tuesday.The first of those, for $191,600 will come from the Public Safety Sales Tax... Read More.

18-year-old arrested in connection to September 3rd homicide

Tuesday, September 8 by Staff

On September 3, 2020 Officers of the Pine Bluff Police Department were dispatched to 3101 Lilac in reference to a shooting.Once officers arrived on scene, they found 69 year old Horace Harrington outside of the residence.Harrington was pronounced deceased on the scene.18-year-old Vernon McCraney... Read More.

Crystal Brown, 37, Pine Bluff

Tuesday, September 8 by Staff

Booking #: 118529Age: 37Gender: FemaleRace: CaucasianAddress: Pine Bluff, ARBooking Date: 09-08-2020 - 1:53 pmCharges:Domestic Battering III

Virus cases at University of Arkansas approaching 1,000

Tuesday, September 8 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas says the number of active coronavirus cases on its main campus in Fayetteville is approaching 1,000. The university on Monday reported 439 new cases during the weekend, bringing its total active cases to... Read More.

COVID-19 cases drop below 300

Tuesday, September 8 by Ray King

By Ray KingSince Arkansas recorded more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 last Friday, the number has dropped for four straight days, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson.At his daily COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, the Governor said there were 294 new cases reported, bringing the state’s... Read More.