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Married Couple Arrested After Domestic Disturbance in Early Morning Hours

Thursday, June 19 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A married couple were both arrested in the early morning hours Monday after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance. Ricky Lee Austin, 67, and Ora Austin, 63, were taken into custody after police were sent to a house in the 1400 block... Read More.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office Issues Fraud Alert Following Spike in Local Scams

Thursday, June 19 by Luke Matheson

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public fraud alert in response to a noticeable increase in scam activity affecting local residents. Sheriff Pete Roberts is urging the community to exercise caution when sharing personal or financial information, especially over the phone, by... Read More.

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Jefferson County Man Faces $25,000 Bond for Felony Fleeing

Thursday, June 19 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Jefferson County man previously convicted of multiple felonies who fled from sheriff’s deputies attempting to stop the vehicle the man was driving. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have... Read More.

UAPB Sponsors Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Pine Bluff

Wednesday, June 18 by Luke Matheson

For the second straight year, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will be sponsoring the Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pine Bluff this Friday. George Cotton from UAPB explained the activities when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show. Cotton went on to say this. Morning... Read More.

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Drew County Man Wins $350,000 After Choosing Lottery Ticket Based on Favorite Color

Wednesday, June 18 by Luke Matheson

A man from Drew County is $350,000 richer after his favorite color led him to pick the winning lottery ticket. According to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery officials, T. Austin claimed the top prize in the $350,000 Cash Payout instant game, a $20 scratch-off ticket. Austin stopped... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man Faces New Charges While on Parole; Bond Set at $10,000

Wednesday, June 18 by Luke Matheson

A $10,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man currently on parole on drug related allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Kelvin Locke, 48, with possession of a controlled substance and... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Charged with Aggravated Burglary for Allegedly Stealing PlayStation and iPhone

Wednesday, June 18 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Pine Bluff man who allegedly broke into an apartment where his pregnant girlfriend lived and took a PlayStation and iPhone. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause... Read More.