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Child porn charge results in federal prison sentence

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man was sentenced late Thursday on one count of possession of child pornography. United States District Court Judge Kristine Baker sentenced Bryan Shannon, 54, to 135 months in federal prison. In February 2019, an undercover FBI agent posted an online advertisement... Read More.

UAPB Landowner Empowerment Webinar Set for March 7

Friday, February 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program will host a virtual meeting for landowners on Monday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. titled “Give the Landowner a Voice.” The webinar is meant for forest landowners, disadvantaged farmers, and... Read More.

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UAM students help replant 82 acre forrest

Friday, February 18 by Staff

Monticello, Arkansas- The University of Arkansas at Monticello replanted it’s 82 acre harvested area of university-owned forest next to the Drew County Fairgrounds. A crew of 10 planted 36,000 seedlings in less than 2 days. Forest Manager Bobby Webb said the last hand-planted trees... Read More.

State employees to get 2-percent raise

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that thousands of state employees would receive a 2% cost-of-living wage and salary adjustment, citing inflationary pressures as a reason for granting the pay raise. Hutchinson said the raise, the first COLA the state... Read More.

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Judge wants DOJ to join voting rights case

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday he’s dismissing a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ new state House districts as diluting the influence of Black voters, unless the Justice Department joins the case as a plaintiff. U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky said there’s “a strong... Read More.

$100K bond set for Jefferson County man on drug and weapon allegations

Friday, February 18 by Staff

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Jefferson County man on drug and weapon allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Aaron Neal with possession of methamphetamine with purpose to deliver,... Read More.

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Council at Star City discusses demolition, construction plans

Friday, February 18 by Ray King

At its meeting on Monday, the City Council at Star City voted to approve several resolutions associated with plans to tear down the former City Hall building on Jefferson Street across from the post office. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, Mayor Paul Carter presented... Read More.

Cody Sorrells

Friday, February 18 by Staff

Booking #: 177162 Age: 34 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 11-19-2021 - 2:55 pm Release Date: Charges: Domestic Battering III

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UAPB Track And Field: John Sets New SWAC Record on Day One of SWAC Championship

Friday, February 18 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Track And Field: John Sets New SWAC Record on Day One of SWAC Championship BIRMINGHAM, AL – On day one of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's and women's track & field teams... Read More.

$50,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of aggravated assault and other charges

Thursday, February 17 by Staff

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man previously convicted of several felonies was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly pointed a rifle at another person. Carlos Smith, 43, was taken into custody after police responded to 4109 W. 6th Ave., in response to a reported domestic disturbance. During a... Read More.

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Wednesday homicide victim identified

Thursday, February 17 by Staff

UPDATE 2:25 P.M. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley has identified Wednesday night’s homicide victim as 29-year-old Terrence Jamal White from Star City. Kelley pronounced White deceased at 12:05 a.m. His body will be sent to the medical examiner for an autopsy on Friday. ORIGINAL STORY: The Pine Bluff Police... Read More.

Senate tables abortion ban legislation

Thursday, February 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Arkansas Senate tabled efforts Thursday to enact an abortion ban modeled on Texas’ restrictive law, thus dimming prospects for it to come back up during this year’s session. The Senate voted 20-11 to table resolutions that would have... Read More.

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Child porn charge results in federal prison sentence

UAPB Landowner Empowerment Webinar Set for March 7

UAM students help replant 82 acre forrest

State employees to get 2-percent raise

Judge wants DOJ to join voting rights case

$100K bond set for Jefferson County man on drug and weapon allegations

Council at Star City discusses demolition, construction plans

Cody Sorrells

UAPB Track And Field: John Sets New SWAC Record on Day One of SWAC Championship

$50,000 bond set for Pine Bluff man accused of aggravated assault and other charges

Wednesday homicide victim identified

Senate tables abortion ban legislation

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