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Pine bluff man arrested after allegedly hitting a woman in altercation

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery earlier this year was arrested Saturday after he allegedly hit a woman during an altercation. Cedric Cleveland, 33, was taken into custody after police were sent to Chili’s on South Olive Street... Read More.

Cash-only bond set for man accused of robbing a woman

Tuesday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 cash-only bond was set Tuesday for a Pine Bluff man accused of trying to take money from a woman by force. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Stephen Reed, 26,... Read More.

Fordyce Schools to dismiss early due to water issues

Tuesday, November 8 by Staff

The Fordyce School District will dismiss early today (Tuesday, November 8) due to issues with city water system. The District announced their schools will dismiss at 11 a.m. due to the water issues via a message on social media:Due to circumstances beyond our control... Read More.

A-State Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener 86-55 Over Harding

Monday, November 7 by Staff

Sophomore guard Avery Felts scored a career-high 16 points and dished out a career-best seven assists to help lead the Arkansas State men’s basketball team to an 86-55 victory over Harding in its season opener Monday night at First National Bank Arena.Felts was one... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves funds for Sheriff’s Office, UAPB, and more

Monday, November 7 by Staff

The Jefferson County Quorum Court met in a special called meeting Monday night to approve funds for the Sheriff's Office, Juvenile Justice Department, and County road department.The Justices unanimously passed an appropriation of $22,955 out of the county general fund to fund the Sheriff's... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves resolution to fund Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District

Monday, November 7 by Staff

By a vote of 8-0, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution to provide funding for the Delta Rhythm and Bayou’s Cultural District.According to the resolution, the city will provide $2 million to the Economic and Community Development Department to develop... Read More.

JCSO: Search for Maranda Merrell continues

Monday, November 7 by Staff

On May 22, 2022, Maranda Merrell Neal (38) was reported missing to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Information reported at the time of her disappearance indicated that she was last seen on an ATV in the area of Dyson Road and/or President's Circle. Extensive... Read More.

RSV on the rise in the Natural State

Monday, November 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

RSV is spreading across America and here in The Natural State, with many pediatric beds filling up. Leanne Carter is a Physician Assistant with Jefferson Regional and joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about the disease. She explained what RSV is.Carter said... Read More.

UAPB Soccer Collects Conference Honors As They Gear Up For SWAC Tournament Against Southern U.

Monday, November 7 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Soccer Collects Conference Honors As They Gear Up For SWAC Tournament Against Southern U.Prairie View, TX. - It was a historic showing for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff soccer team with the release of the 2022 All-SWAC soccer awards. The conference... Read More.

$5,000 bond set for man accused of driving a stolen side-by-side

Monday, November 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County man accused of being in possession of a stolen side-by-side Friday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Jakston Woodard, 19, with theft... Read More.

North Little Rock man accused of arson

Monday, November 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— A North Little Rock man was indicted yesterday for setting fire to a local restaurant. Nathan James Hester, 37, was charged by a grand jury in a one-count indictment after an investigation revealed his attempt to set fire to Jim’s Razorback Pizza... Read More.

Crime threatens Little Rock Mayor’s reelection efforts

Monday, November 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Frank Scott became Little Rock’s first popularly elected Black mayor four years ago on campaign promises to unite a city long divided along racial lines.But a deadly year in Arkansas’ capital, criticism of his management and attacks from Republicans... Read More.