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PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

Monday, February 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the city to use eminent domain to obtain property downtown that will be a part of the Delta Rhythm and Blues Cultural District. Economic and... Read More.

Pine Bluff Police asking assistance in locating Keavon Deshawn Martin

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office is asking for assistance locating 32-year-old Keavon Deshawn Martin. Martin is wanted for felony amount theft from the Dollar General at 5104 Dollarway Rd. Martin is about 6'1" tall and weighs around 160 lbs. Anyone with information on... Read More.

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City Council Fourth Ward candidates on why they are the best person for the job

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

Incumbent Fourth Ward Pine Bluff City Council member Bruce Lockett is seeking his third term and said during a candidate forum broadcast last week on the Deltaplex Radio Network, that his experience makes him the best candidate for the job. His opponent Mar’Tavius Proctor cites... Read More.

Three of the six candidates for Mayor explain why they’re running

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

During the Deltaplex Radio candidate forum last week, all six of the candidates for Mayor of Pine Bluff were asked why they were running and what made them the best candidate. Here are the responses from three of them, starting with incumbent Mayor Shirley... Read More.

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Parole board chairman resigns after records showed he had been fired from police job for having sex with minor

Monday, February 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chair of Arkansas’ parole board resigned on Friday after personnel records revealed he was fired from a local police department several years ago for lying to investigators about having sex with a minor. Jamol Jones, who Gov. Sarah Huckabee... Read More.

Chief Shawn Howell discussed the new firetruck time lines

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

At its meeting Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council is expected to finalize the paperwork to pay for one of the two new firetrucks that will be delivered this year. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday, Fire and EmergencyServices Chief Shauwn Howell... Read More.

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Two Pine Bluff residents arrested and being charged with domestic battery

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An elderly man was injured and two women were arrested Thursday after a reported altercation on East 21st Street in Pine Bluff. During a court hearing Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Joe West said Candice Dixon and Nautica Willingham were arrested after the victim, who is... Read More.

A 10k bond was set for a man accused of domestic battery

Monday, February 5 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A reported domestic disturbance on Fir Street Wednesday resulted in the arrest of man who has a prior conviction for domestic battery. Jason Laster was taken into custody when he returned to the address where a previous altercation occurred, Detective Sgt. Keith Banks... Read More.

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UAPB Football Set To Host Signing Day Party

Monday, February 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Football Set To Host Signing Day Party PINE BLUFF, AR.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions football program is hosting a Signing Day party on Wednesday, February 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. (meet & greet) at... Read More.

UAPB Men’s Hoops: Defensive Effort Leads Golden Lions Over Mississippi Valley State 83-77

Monday, February 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men's Hoops: Defensive Effort Leads Golden Lions Over Mississippi Valley State 83-77 ITTA BENA, MS --The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) men's basketball team held Mississippi Valley State to just 20 percent from 3-point range in an 8-for-40 shooting performance on the way to... Read More.

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UAPB Women Hoops: Shephard’s Career Night Lifts Lady Lions Over MVSU 76-60

Monday, February 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops: Shephard's Career Night Lifts Lady Lions Over MVSU 76-60 ITTA BENA, MS - The UAPB women's basketball team held Mississippi Valley State to just 19 percent from 3-point range in a 4-for-21 shooting performance on the way to a 76-60 win against the Delta Devils on... Read More.

Grant County awaiting Governor to appoint new JP

Friday, February 2 by Ray King

The Grant County Quorum Court has a vacancy and County Judge Randy Pruitt hopes it will be filled soon. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Pruitt officially notified Governor Sarah Huckaby Sanders of the vacancy in November after former JP Grant Westmoreland resigned. Under state law,... Read More.

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PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

Pine Bluff Police asking assistance in locating Keavon Deshawn Martin

City Council Fourth Ward candidates on why they are the best person for the job

Three of the six candidates for Mayor explain why they’re running

Parole board chairman resigns after records showed he had been fired from police job for having sex with minor

Chief Shawn Howell discussed the new firetruck time lines

Two Pine Bluff residents arrested and being charged with domestic battery

A 10k bond was set for a man accused of domestic battery

UAPB Football Set To Host Signing Day Party

UAPB Men’s Hoops: Defensive Effort Leads Golden Lions Over Mississippi Valley State 83-77

UAPB Women Hoops: Shephard’s Career Night Lifts Lady Lions Over MVSU 76-60

Grant County awaiting Governor to appoint new JP

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