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Camden man killed in Tuesday accident

Tuesday, June 29 by Ray King

A Camden man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Ouachita County. According to a preliminary report, Jeffrey Jamal McKinney, 24, was southbound on U.S. 79 in the outside lane when the 2007 Nissan he was driving crossed the center line into the... Read More.

Council members discuss more pay for police chief

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Council members Joni Alexander and Ivan Whitfield have both voiced their opposition to a request from Mayor Shirley Washington to raise the salary of the police chief from $90,152 to $115,000. Both appeared on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday where they... Read More.

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Whitfield responds to Mayor’s concerns

Tuesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Last week, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said Council member Ivan Whitfield, who frequently opposes her on a variety of issues, does so because she defeated him for mayor in the last election. Appearing on TalkBack Live with Floyd Donald Tuesday, Whitfield responded... Read More.

Crystal Straub

Tuesday, June 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 174773 Age: 40 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Jacksonville, AR Booking Date: 06-28-2021 - 4:02 pm Release Date: 06-28-2021 - 5:14 pm Charges: POSS CONT SUB WITH PURPOSE CRACK COCAINE

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Antonio Goodwin

Tuesday, June 29 by Lori Basiewicz

Booking #: 117031 Age: 47 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 06-28-2021 - 10:12 pm Charges: Battery in the 3rd Degree-BATTERY - 3RD DEGREE / PURPOSE OF CAUSING INJURY, CAUSES INJURY

Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center hosts two ceramics camps

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center began hosting two ceramics camps on Monday, June 28. The camps end on July 5. The ASC website describes these special ceramics camps, which will be facilitated by a multi-media artist and ceramicist Yelena Petroukhina. The camps... Read More.

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UAPB Extension receives $26,794 grant to promote vaccine uptake

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced in a news release that their Cooperative Extension Program which is a part of their School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences has received a $26,794 grant. The grant serves as part of the national Extension... Read More.

Governor encourages vaccinations as COVID cases rise

Monday, June 28 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Amid increases in new COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, the governor says that the overwhelming majority of those hospitalized with the virus have not been vaccinated. “These vaccines are effective, but we need more Arkansans to get the shot,” Gov. Asa... Read More.

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Two arrested in death of Northwest Arkansas Police officer

Monday, June 28 by Ray King

PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — A northwest Arkansas police officer was killed when he was struck by a vehicle in a convenience store parking lot and two people are in custody, according to police. Pea Ridge officer Kevin Apple died Saturday after being struck by... Read More.

Man arrested after allegedly beating his grandfather

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A $5,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly beat his grandfather Sunday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond for Jeremy Handy, 32, with second-degree domestic battery. Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said during the court hearing that... Read More.

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Tribute to fallen officers comes to Pine Bluff for Kevin Collins

Monday, June 28 by Greg

By Ray King A rolling tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty made a stop in Pine Bluff Monday morning as part of an 84 day 17,000 mile trek across the country. The tribute was in the form of a trailer which... Read More.

Two men arrested after probation officer finds firearm

Monday, June 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Two Pine Bluff men who are both currently on probation were arrested Friday after probation officers found a handgun in a vehicle the men had driven to the probation office. Deputy Prosecutor Maxie Kizer said Keundrea McLemore, 21, had driven to the probation... Read More.

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Camden man killed in Tuesday accident

Council members discuss more pay for police chief

Whitfield responds to Mayor’s concerns

Crystal Straub

Antonio Goodwin

Southeast Arkansas Arts & Science Center hosts two ceramics camps

UAPB Extension receives $26,794 grant to promote vaccine uptake

Governor encourages vaccinations as COVID cases rise

Two arrested in death of Northwest Arkansas Police officer

Man arrested after allegedly beating his grandfather

Tribute to fallen officers comes to Pine Bluff for Kevin Collins

Two men arrested after probation officer finds firearm

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