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State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

Wednesday, January 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House. The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would remove the state’s duty to retreat.... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves ordinance allowing elected official landlords to receive federal money for tenants

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance which will allow members of the council or municipal employees to receive money from a Federal Fund administered by the state if they are landlords of rental property. Larry Matthews, director of the... Read More.

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Bond set for Jefferson County man on drug charge

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A $5,000 cash only bond was set Tuesday for a Jefferson County man who was arrested on drug related charges Sunday after a White Hall Police officer recognized the man and knew he had a suspended driver’s license. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set... Read More.

Pine Bluff man arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend

Tuesday, January 19 by Greg

A Pine Bluff man was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend. During a court hearing Tuesday, Deputy Prosecutor Beth Carson described the circumstances that led to the arrest of 23-year-old Tyran Simmons. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set a $10,000... Read More.

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Another state legislator tests positive for coronavirus

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus, a House spokeswoman said, the second to be infected since the Legislature began its session last week. Rep. Keith Slape told the House speaker Tuesday he had tested positive for the virus, House... Read More.

Man arrested after alleged assault with handguns

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested in Monday night after he allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them. Willie Word, 72, was taken into custody after police were sent to a residence in the 500 block of Park... Read More.

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Bond set in shooting incident

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of shooting two people during an altercation of Jan. 15. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Calvin Watts, 53, with... Read More.

Governor, health secretary get COVID vaccine shots

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. José R. Romero received their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Monday. Hutchinson, a 70-year-old Republican, said he was being vaccinated in public to show state residents that the shot is a... Read More.

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Boston scores 26 as South Carolina downs Arkansas

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — On a day South Carolina unveiled a bronze statue of A’ja Wilson, current standout Aliyah Boston shined in a manner not unlike the Gamecocks great. “The numbers speak for themselves,” coach Dawn Staley said. “If you look across the board at... Read More.

Alcorn routs UAPB behind Crosby

Tuesday, January 19 by Ray King

LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Troymain Crosby had 18 points as Alcorn State routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 82-48 on Monday. Oddyst Walker and David Pierce III added 15 points each, and Kurk Lee had 14 points and eight assists for Alcorn State (2-6, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Shaun... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Mayor in favor of consolidating all three city schools

Tuesday, January 19 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington on Monday voiced her support for the consolidation of all three school districts in Pine Bluff into one. Washington, a retired educator, was asked about the recent order by the State Education Department that annexed the Dollarway School... Read More.

Arkansas set to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Monday, January 18 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday will expand its distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers and people aged 70 or older. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is 70, is set to get his first dose of the vaccine Monday afternoon. On Sunday, Arkansas reported... Read More.

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