Arrest made in domestic violence incident

A reported domestic disturbance Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man who allegedly assaulted his mother. James McKendrick, 42, was taken into custody after his mother told police she and her son had gotten into a verbal altercation that turned physical. During a... Read More.

Bond set in Thursday shooting

By Ray King A $100,000 bond was set Friday for a Pine Bluff man currently on federal probation on allegations stemming from a shooting Thursday. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Justin Boose, 24, with... Read More.
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Governor proposes cuts to state income tax

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and legislative leaders on Thursday called for cutting income taxes by $124 million as they near the end of this year’s legislative session. The tax cut proposal calls for cutting the state’s top individual income... Read More.

UAPB ATHLETICS: NILIONS PROGRAM CAPITALIZING ON NIL

UAPB ATHLETICS: NILIONS PROGRAM CAPITALIZING ON NIL PINE BLUFF, AR.- On July 1, of 2021, was a momentous day for student-athletes around the country as the NCAA enacted its interim Name, Image, and Likeness policy. Shortly afterward, the State of Arkansas passed House Bill 1671, establishing... Read More.
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Richardson talks about officer involved shooting

An officer-involved shooting incident Wednesday night in the Watson Chapel area sent a number of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies to the scene and on Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson appeared on the Oldies 013 morning show. Host Greg Horne asked Richardson... Read More.

Justin Tavon Boose

Booking #: 178181 Age: 24 Gender: Male Race: African American Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-30-2023 - 7:30 pm Charges: Battery in the 1st Degree-WITH PURPOSE OF CAUSING, CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY WITH A WEAPON Aggravated Assault-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
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Brian Stephens

Booking #: 102671 Age: 67 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Address: Pine Bluff, AR Booking Date: 03-30-2023 - 12:15 pm Charges: State's Petition to Revok
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Supreme Court ends pandemic “good cause” policy

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said policies dealing with speedy trial issues that had been instituted during the pandemic no longer apply. A court order announced a return to the pre-COVID 19 pandemic standard for the finding of “good cause” delays. Under the pre-COVID... Read More.

Chief Richardson talks school shootings

Early this week, three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private school in Nashville, Tenn. On Thursday, Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked by host Greg Horne if... Read More.
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3 Fordyce residents killed in traffic accident

Three Fordyce residents were killed in a three-vehicle accident in Bentonville Wednesday. According to a preliminary report, a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Sammy Tucker, 63, was northbound on North Walton Blvd. at Oakwood Avenue when a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban driven by a... Read More.