state COVID cases drop

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,777 new cases of the coronavirus and 17,686 active cases on Wednesday, a drop from a week ago. “There are over 700 fewer new cases and over 2,700 fewer active cases than this time... Read More.
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PBPD announces kiosks

The Pine Bluff Police Department is pleased to announce the placement of two public service kiosks within our community.  These kiosks will enable your police department to get information out to the community quickly.  They are linked to the internet and can be updated... Read More.
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Appeals Court rejects appeal in child injury case

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man convicted of first-degree battery against his girlfriend’s 18-month-old son failed to convince the Court of Appeals Wednesday that the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient to convict him. Jaquan Lasley, 27, is serving a 35-year sentence at the... Read More.
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Appeals court rejects Bailey appeal

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected arguments from a Pine Bluff man convicted of murder in 2019 who contended that there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction. Antonio Bailey, 25, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury... Read More.

judge tosses lawsuit over bar closing times

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the early closing time for bars and some restaurants that was temporarily imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit argued Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state officials did not have authority... Read More.
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