Judge blocks mask ban mandate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox issued a... Read More.

Chief Howell discusses COVID and new equipment

By Ray King During the month of July, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded to 293 medically-related calls, 39 more than in the previous month. Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell said Friday many of those calls were non-life-threatening and attributed some of... Read More.
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Temporary displacement of Star City Middle School students planned

Delays in the installation of new air conditioning units at the Star City Middle School will cause a temporary displacement of some students, according to Superintendent Jordan Frizzell. The delays are attributed to COVID pandemic. Frizzell said the air conditioning manufacturer had guaranteed delivery before... Read More.
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Damar Scott

Booking #: 102931 Age: 29 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-06-2021 - 2:55 am Charges: 3rd degree assault a family or household member
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Clarence Anderson

Booking #: 101786 Age: 50 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-06-2021 - 2:01 am Charges: Domestic Assault

James Pearce

Booking #: 100480 Age: 40 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-06-2021 - 12:42 am Charges: POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ALIAS-POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Theft of property-THEFT OF PROPERTY / MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
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Albert Hawkins

Booking #: 100817 Age: 36 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Altheimer, AR Booking Date: 08-05-2021 - 8:42 pm Charges: Aggravated Assault-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Brian Keith Ross

Booking #: 168886 Age: 49 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: White Hall, AR Booking Date: 08-05-2021 - 4:12 pm Release Date: 08-05-2021 - 4:09 pm Charges: Theft of property-THEFT OF PROPERTY / ALL OTHER
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Aliyah Borders

Booking #: 176249 Age: 21 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 08-05-2021 - 10:19 am Charges: Theft of property-THEFT OF PROPERTY / ALL OTHER Criminal trespass in or on a vehicle or structure-CRIMINAL TRESPASS / PREMISES Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR Failure to appear-FAILURE TO APPEAR

White Hall superintendent talks COVID incentives

The White Hall School District is making an effort to get as many students and teachers vaccinated for COVID-19 as they possibly can, offering bonuses to teachers and a chance for students to win money. School Superintendent Doug Dorris said teachers will receive $200 if... Read More.