PBPD investigating Saturday morning shooting

The Pine Bluff police department is in the early stages of a shooting investigation after a male was shot near 21st and Georgia. The victim has been transported to the hospital for treatment. No other information is available  at this time.
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Simmons Bank sues former employees and rival bank

By Ray King More than two dozen former employees of Simmons Bank and Simmons First National Corporation have been accused of taking Simmons trade secrets and confidential information to the Little Rock based bank where they now work. In addition, a lawsuit filed in Jefferson County... Read More.
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Arkansas police officer fatally shot, suspect in custody

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) — A man wanted in the fatal shooting of a police officer in eastern Arkansas has been arrested, the Arkansas State Police said Friday. Latarius Howard, 29, is in custody, according to state police spokesman Bill Sadler, who said he had... Read More.
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Bond set for man caught fleeing in a stolen vehicle

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who was reportedly driving a stolen car when he fled from police Thursday. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Tracy Davis,... Read More.
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Woman arrested after reported armed disturbance

By Ray King A Pine Bluff woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly pointed a gun at two people and threatened to kill them. Nancy Bell, 55, was taken into custody after officers were sent to a reported disturbance at a house in the 1800 block... Read More.

Grant County sets new record in number of votes cast

According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County set a new record for the number of people who voted during the 2020 General Election. Of the 12,000 registered voters in the county, just over 8,200 voted, a turnout rate of 68.22 percent. During the 2016... Read More.
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Razorback basketball signs two for the Class of 2021-22

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman announced that Chance Moore and Akol Mawein (pronounced ah-Cole ma-Ween) have signed National Letters of Intent and will join the program for the 2021-22 season. Moore, a 6-5 guard from Georgia, is ranked 44th nationally according to ESPN.com and... Read More.