Charges filed in February 26 homicide

By Ray King Formal charges have been filed against a Pine Bluff man accused in the shooting death of another man Feb. 26. Prosecuting Attorney S. Kyle Hunter has charged Kevin Gray, 48, with capital murder, four counts of terroristic act and with being a felon... Read More.

Charges upgraded to Capital Murder

By Ray King Prosecutors have upgraded the charge against a Pine Bluff teenager involved in the shooting of another teenager at Watson Chapel Junior High School on Monday. On Wednesday, Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth found probable cause to charge Thomas Quarles, 15, with first-degree... Read More.
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An Arkansas Bill Takes on Social Media and Cancel Culture

Legislation limiting who social media platforms can block from their platforms was introduced by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Thursday. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms would be responsible for damages if they unfairly censor or ban someone according to the Combating Cancel Culture... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.04.21

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin reviewing proposed constitutional amendments next week. The committee will begin meeting on Monday mornings to hear bills and on Monday afternoons to hear proposed amendments. The committee will meet again on Wednesday afternoons to proposed... Read More.
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Governor, supreme court differ on covid shots

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday ordered the state to immediately make the coronavirus vaccine available to judges, prosecutors and other court employees, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said they’ll have to wait if they’re not already eligible for the shots. The... Read More.

Former County Judge Jack Jones dies

Former Jefferson County Judge Jack Jones died Wednesday night at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Jones served as County Judge from 1989 to 2006 when he was defeated in the Democratic primary by then Justice of the Peace and current Arkansas legislator Mike Holcomb. Prior to being elected... Read More.
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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.
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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.

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.