WHPD cancels BOLO for robbery suspect

The suspect and suspect’s white Chevy Tahoe from the Robbery and Theft at the WHite Hall Food Mart Shell at 8003 Sheridan Road on August 12th have been located. The suspect was taken into custody in North Little Rock by the Arkansas State Police. The... Read More.

Reported Pine Bluff crime drops more than 14 percent

By Ray King Reported crime in Pine Bluff dropped more than 14 percent in July when compared to July 2019, according to the latest report from the police department. At a meeting of the city council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday, Chief Kelvin Sergeant said there were... Read More.
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Wernes returns to Arkansas baseball as volunteer assistant

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas baseball head coach Dave Van Horn announced former Hog third base standout Bobby Wernes has joined the program as a volunteer assistant coach. Wernes will work directly with the Razorback catchers, while also assisting coach Van Horn with the infielders and coach... Read More.

Arkansas asks $300-a-week COVID-19 jobless benefit extension

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is seeking $300 in additional weekly federal unemployment benefits, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday as the state reported 729 new confirmed virus cases. Hutchinson said the state is submitting its application to the federal government for the unemployment extension,... Read More.
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Arkansas governor, lawmakers unveil hate crimes proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor, attorney general and nearly two dozen lawmakers unveiled legislation Wednesday imposing harsher penalties for committing crimes against someone because of their race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, an effort that would end the state’s distinction as one... Read More.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over to launch August 21

As Arkansans prepare to celebrate the final warm weather holiday of the year, law enforcement officers across the state are also making plans to be vigilant and on the lookout for drivers who choose to drink and drive. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway... Read More.
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Bond set for man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend

By Ray King A $150,000 bond was set Wednesday for a North Little Rock man who allegedly shot his former girlfriend on Aug. 12 after an altercation. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Michael Brazell,... Read More.

No bond for man charged with Friday murder

By Ray King A Pine Bluff man accused of shooting another man to death on Friday will be held without bond at the adult detention center while prosecutors prepare formal charges against him. On Wednesday, Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney ruled that prosecutors have probable... Read More.
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Woods says fewer inmates at jail saving county money

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday that efforts to limit the number of inmates booked into the adult detention center has helped the county financially. Woods was a guest on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Tuesday morning. The adult detention center has... Read More.