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Pine Bluff Seeks Federal Funding for Grant Street Trail and Honors Local Boxing Champions

Tuesday, April 21 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council is asking the U.S. Department of Transportation for money to continue work on the Grant Street Multi-use Trail Project. At its meeting Monday, the council approved a resolution signaling a willingness to use the Federal Aid Transportation Alternatives... Read More.

Clearwater Paper cutting up to 70 jobs

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

Clearwater Paper Co. has announced it will be cutting production in half at its Cypress Bend solid bleached sulfate (SBS) mill and eliminating up to 70 jobs. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, about 50 employees will be laid off and 20 vacant positions will... Read More.

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Drew County Quorum Court approves money for jail cameras

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

A new camera system will be installed in the Drew County Detention Center in the near future after the quorum court approved funding for it. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, at a previous meeting, the county’s legislative body approved $212,583.41 for the camera system,... Read More.

UAMS gets approval for Preventive Medicine Residency Program

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to form the Dr. Joseph H. Bates Preventive Medicine Residency Program, a blend of public health and general preventive medicine. It will... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Group with Knife Faces Multiple Charges

Tuesday, April 21 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $13,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man who was arrested after allegedly waving a knife at a group of people and threatening to kill them. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable... Read More.

Little Rock Man Held on Bond for Alleged Assault of Daughter

Tuesday, April 21 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $20,000 bond was set Monday for a Little Rock man accused of hitting and choking his daughter. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge James Riley, 46, with aggravated assault on a... Read More.

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Kennarth Miller

Tuesday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 101722 Age: 46 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: PINE BLUFF, AR Booking Date: 04-20-2026 - 7:58 pm Charges: POSS CONT SUB I, II METH COCA =GT 10 G LT 200G ALIAS-Simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms-SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS ALIAS POSSESSION WITH PURPOSE TO DELIVER Alias-Felon in Possession of... Read More.

Karen Whitney Pryor

Tuesday, April 21 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 167828 Age: 39 Gender: Female Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-20-2026 - 5:34 pm Charges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Flag Gate Project Contract and Advances Housing and Police Policy Ordinances

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With Council Member Yvonne Denton absent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution 7-0 authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a contract with a local construction company to perform work on the Flag Gate Project. Council Member Bruce Lockett, who... Read More.

Sheridan’s Emma Harrell ties state record with 7 stolen bases in single game

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Sheridan junior Emma Harrell delivered a historic performance on the basepaths, tying an Arkansas single-game record with seven stolen bases in a game against Pine Bluff. Harrell, a standout speedster for the Lady Yellowjackets, matched a mark that has stood for more than two decades.... Read More.

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Rison City Council approves money for fire truck

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

At a special called meeting last week, the Rison City Council gave the Rison Fire Department approval to buy a used fire truck. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the council approved spending up to $80,000 for a truck after Fire Chief Alan Parnell that... Read More.

$100,000 Murder Bond Set for Little Rock Woman Following Year-Long Investigation into Infant Death

Monday, April 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A 29-year-old Little Rock woman was arrested Sunday following a more than year-old investigation into the death of an infant. Gabrielle Elaine Ayers is being held on charges of first-degree murder and permitting the abuse of a minor and made her first court... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Seeks Federal Funding for Grant Street Trail and Honors Local Boxing Champions

Clearwater Paper cutting up to 70 jobs

Drew County Quorum Court approves money for jail cameras

UAMS gets approval for Preventive Medicine Residency Program

Little Rock Man Held on Bond for Alleged Assault of Daughter

Kennarth Miller

Karen Whitney Pryor

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Flag Gate Project Contract and Advances Housing and Police Policy Ordinances

Sheridan’s Emma Harrell ties state record with 7 stolen bases in single game

Rison City Council approves money for fire truck

$100,000 Murder Bond Set for Little Rock Woman Following Year-Long Investigation into Infant Death

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