Three local businesses fail ABC COVID checks last week

Several Pine Bluff area businesses have been checked last week by the Arkansas’ Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) to make sure COVID guidelines are being followed. There were three business that failed inspections, while several others passed their inspections. Please note the locations that failed inspection... Read More.

White Hall PD warns of cell phone scams and spoofing

A White Hall resident received a call on their cell phone from one of their contacts, a family member. The caller said that the family member had been kidnapped and the caller was going to kill the family member if a ransom was not paid via... Read More.
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Police arrest woman on felony domestic battery allegation

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman who was previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery is facing a felony allegation after she was arrested in the early morning hours Friday following a reported domestic incident at a residence on Oak Ridge. Carol Guess, 52, pleaded no... Read More.
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Court sets cash only bond in burglary, assault

By Ray King A $25,000 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who is currently on probation after he allegedly forced his way into a house and assaulted his girlfriend. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors... Read More.

Teenager arrested in Friday shooting

By Ray King An 18-year-old Pine Bluff man was arrested Friday after he allegedly shot his juvenile cousin. Braylon Bridges told police he and the cousin, who was not identified in court proceedings, were “playing with the gun and it went off.” He also said the... Read More.
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UAPB suffers 67-56 loss at Tulane

NEW ORLEANS, LA -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team suffered a tough 67-56 loss at Tulane Saturday afternoon at Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse. Senior guard Nicholas Jones led the Golden Lions scoring a season-high of 15 points on... Read More.

Butch Jones named Arkansas State head football coach

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir announced Saturday that Butch Jones has been named the Red Wolves’ 31st all-time head football coach.  Jones not only brings 11 years of head-coaching experience at the NCAA FBS level with him to Jonesboro after previous... Read More.
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Pedestrian killed in Friday evening accident

The Pine Bluff Police Department is in the early stages of investigating a fatality accident that left one dead. Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of West 6thAvenue in reference to a pedestrian accident around 5:30 p.m.  Once officers were on scene, they found... Read More.
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Monticello Food Distribution Drive Through

Arise Food Bank will be open Saturday,  December 12th  from 8:30-10:30. Drive through only!! Limit of 2 families per car. Strict Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. The address is 468 South Edwards Street Monticello, AR