Murder suspect arrested

Homicide Suspect Kevin Gray is in custody.  Mr. Gray was wanted in connection with the February 26th Homicide of Keith Hawkins at 1020 S Linden.  Mr. Gray turned himself in to the Pine Bluff Police at about 10:30 am today.  He was arrested on... Read More.

Arkansas virus hospitalizations drop, state adds 404 cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas due to the coronavirus on Wednesday fell to its lowest level since September as the state reported 404 new virus cases.The Department of Health said Arkansas’ COVID-hospitalizations dropped by 19 to 397... Read More.
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New Task Force to Look Into Effects of Winter Storm

A new task force is being established to take a look at the state's response to the winter storm that hit Arkansas last month.Gov. Hutchinson signed the executive order Wednesday saying "This is the time to learn from what we went through," Hutchinson said... Read More.
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Watson Chapel school shooting victim passes away

Wednesday evening the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the juvenile who was shot Monday at Watson Chapel Junior High was pronounced dead at 5:35 PM March 3, 2021. Shortly after 5:35 pm the victim's mother, Keisha Lee, announced on social media her son... Read More.
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Arkansas House Update 03.03.2021

On Wednesday, there were close to 30 additional bills filed and more than 20 bills advancing from committees. On the House floor members passed the following: SB6-This bill would ban abortions except those performed to protect the life and health of the mother. HB1213-This bill amends code... Read More.

United Way to team with Liberty Utilities to help customers

The recent announcement that Liberty Utilities will be donating $250,000 to help Pine Bluff customers of the company whose plumbing systems need repair from the freezing weather recently will also involve the United Way.According to United Way director Leslie Dorn, United Way will act... Read More.
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Governor signs Stand ground law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure easing the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense.The Republican governor signed the measure that removes the duty to retreat before deadly force can be... Read More.

Legislature approves near total ban on abortion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation banning nearly all abortions, sending the bill to a Republican governor who has expressed reservations about the move. The majority-Republican House voted 75-18 for the bill, which bans all abortions except those to save... Read More.
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JONES, DANIELS AND MCDUFFEY GARNER ALL-GAC HONORS

JONES, DANIELS AND MCDUFFEY GARNER ALL-GAC HONORSRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball players, Dajuan Jones, Miles Daniels, and Denzel McDuffey earned All-Great American Conference recognition, the league office announced Tuesday. Jones was a unanimous first team selection while Daniels and... Read More.