New cases of COVID-19 near 800 Monday

By Ray King After a weekend where new cases of COVID-19 numbered less than 700, Arkansas on Monday saw the number jump to nearly 800 over a 24-hour period. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 787 new cases reported, bringing... Read More.
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White Hall student-athlete tests positive for COVID

The White Hall athletic department is reporting that a student-athlete from the district has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Director of Athletics and head football coach Bobby Bolding shared the information on his Facebook page. “We do have a student in athletics that tested positive... Read More.

Tyson: Fiscal 3Q Earnings Snapshot

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $527 million. On a per-share basis, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $1.44. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.40 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street... Read More.
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Arkansas sharpshooter Joe returning for junior season

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas sharpshooter Isaiah Joe will return for his junior season after withdrawing his name from the NBA draft. “I know a lot of people have been waiting to hear my decision,” Joe said in a statement on Saturday. “But this has... Read More.

PBPD continues search for missing man

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for help locating Toney Bishop. Mr. Bishop was last by his family in March of 2020.  Mr. Bishop lives in Pine Bluff and frequents the towns of Altheimer and Sherill where he grew up.  Mr. Bishop is also... Read More.
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Pine Bluff Arsenal swears in new Commander

The Pine Bluff Arsenal has a new commander. Col. Patrick S. Daulton was sworn-in Tuesday and became the Arsenal’s 39th commander. He comes to the Arsenal from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command where he oversaw the management and distribution of over 75,000 soldiers in... Read More.

Cash only bond set in shooting

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly shot another man July 22. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Cameron Bennett, 21, with first-degree battery. Deputy... Read More.
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Police arrest man in alleged domestic battery incident

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pushed his live-in girlfriend down then hit her in the stomach with a broom handle. When he was questioned, Wayne Gatley, 60, admitted pushing the woman but denied hitting her. During a court hearing... Read More.