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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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UAM announces partnership to expand bachelor’s degree access in north Arkansas

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is set to expand its academic reach through a new partnership aimed at increasing access to affordable four-year degrees in north Arkansas. UAM and North Arkansas College will formally announce the agreement on April 30, outlining plans to allow... Read More.

Arkansas gas prices dip slightly but remain elevated compared to recent weeks

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Gas prices across Arkansas saw a modest decline heading into the week of April 20, though costs at the pump remain significantly higher than earlier this year. According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is ranging between $3.59 and... Read More.

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Senator John Boozman receives national award for support of military families

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

U.S. Sen. John Boozman has been recognized by the Military Officers Association of America with its 2026 Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award for efforts supporting military spouses and families. The association cited Boozman’s bipartisan work advancing policies aimed at improving employment opportunities and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Man with Six Felony Convictions Held on Gun Charges After Arrest

Monday, April 20 by Haleigh Reichen

By Ray King A $75,000 bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man with multiple prior felony convictions who was arrested Saturday after police found him holding a gun. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to... Read More.

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Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

Burn bans have been lifted in Grant and Ouachita counties following rainfall over the weekend, but several counties across the Deltaplex remain under restrictions. Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland, Lincoln, Dallas, Drew and Desha counties are still under burn bans until further notice, according to local officials. Authorities... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police Seeking Help Identifying Forgery Suspect

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

The Pine Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a forgery case. According to investigators, the unidentified female is wanted for first-degree forgery related to an incident that occurred March 31, 2026. Detectives released photos of... Read More.

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Gabrielle Ayers

Monday, April 20 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 180605 Age: 28 Gender: Female Race: Caucasian Address: Little Rock, AR Booking Date: 04-19-2026 - 1:17 am Charges: MURDER - 1ST DEGREE ENDANGERING WELFARE OF MINOR-1ST DEGREE

Khadafi mustafa Creed

Monday, April 20 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 180603 Age: 48 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 04-19-2026 - 12:29 am Charges: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS BY CERTAIN PERSONS DEFACING A FIREARM

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Earnest Blann

Monday, April 20 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 180601 Age: 62 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: PINE BLUFF, AR Booking Date: 04-18-2026 - 11:02 pm Release Date: 04-18-2026 - 11:48 pm Charges: Bench Warrant

Derrick Boston

Monday, April 20 by Alex Bivens

Booking #: 103942 Age: 34 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: PINE BLUFF, AR Booking Date: 04-17-2026 - 9:44 pm Charges: TERRORISTIC THREATENING - 1ST DEGREE / THREATENS PHYSICAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT INDECENT EXPOSURE

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Rison City Council approves money for fire truck

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

UAM announces partnership to expand bachelor’s degree access in north Arkansas

Arkansas gas prices dip slightly but remain elevated compared to recent weeks

Senator John Boozman receives national award for support of military families

Pine Bluff Man with Six Felony Convictions Held on Gun Charges After Arrest

Burn Bans Lifted in Grant, Ouachita Counties; Citations Issued in Jefferson County

Pine Bluff Police Seeking Help Identifying Forgery Suspect

Gabrielle Ayers

Khadafi mustafa Creed

Earnest Blann

Derrick Boston

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